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By Yaryna Klimchak |
April 27, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : The Great American Clean Up Siesta Key

Volunteers all over the country participated in the Great American Cleanup 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27 to beautify and improve the community. Keep Sarasota County Beautiful has been an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., for almost 25 years and participates in the nation wide cleanup every year. An estimated 800 volunteers from all over Sarasota County registered to participate in The Great American Clean Up and will be scattered throughout 20 locations around Sarasota to beautify and clean up the community. Approximately 38 volunteers helped pick up trash on Siesta Key Beach.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
July 14, 2011

Stormwater project could lose funding

Residents' worries about the new stormwater retention pond at Siesta Public Beach have held up a pipeline project designed to prevent future beach closures.

Siesta Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
August 19, 2025

Most Longboat Key fender benders happen at these 5 intersections

Police say the department's emphasis on being visible along Gulf of Mexico Drive helps calm traffic and keep drivers and pedestrians safe.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Punsalan |
February 25, 2013

Post-Oscars musings: on underdogs, the buzz and the pageantry machine

Arts + Culture

By Jen Blanco |
July 2, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Fourth of July

The East County Observer caught up with some local residents and employees to see what they have planned for this weekend's holiday.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
December 6, 2012

Town and firefighters trying to reach a contract

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters are working to reach a three-year contract by the end of the day on Friday.

Longboat Key
News

By Katie Johns |
April 3, 2019

Longboat Key to host health fair

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 10, town employees and any residents with Florida Blue health insurance can get health tests done.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Amanda Heisey |
July 26, 2013

Mr Beery’s Gets in on Some Laugh Action

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
July 6, 2023

Bobby Bonilla talks baseball, his family and his old contract on his 'Day'

The six-time MLB All-Star and Sarasota resident surprised fans at 99 Bottles on July 1.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
December 30, 2016

Top Story — September: Longboat navigates undergrounding crossroads

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
August 27, 2014

Football preview: Cardinal Mooney

Cardinal Mooney's success hinges on quarterback Reese Vita, who led the Cougars to their first district championship since 2006 last season.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
June 22, 2011

Cops Corner

Explosive event 2:11 p.m. - 700 block of Broadway. Boat. A man told police that he and his companion left a restaurant after lunch, and when they started up their Jet Ski, it exploded and knocked them into the water. No one suffered any injuries.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Robin Hartill |
October 3, 2012

Key Club: 'Celebration of a dream'

The opening of the Inn on the Beach hotel 30 years ago marked the fulfillment of John Ringling's dream for a grand hotel on the north end that was abandoned more than half a century earlier.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
January 17, 2013

Bullock questions Manatee trolley funding request

For the fourth year in a row, Manatee County is requesting the town of Longboat Key contribute to the trolley route.

Longboat Key
News

By Josh Siegel |
August 19, 2013

Superintendent welcomes students back to school

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills visited nine district schools today to welcome students to school for the first day of class.