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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 10, 2025
Longboat firefighter receives rare Medal of Honor award for action

Given only twice in the past 15 years, the medal was one of several awards given out at the Longboat Key Fire Department's annual program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Letters To The Editor

Theft victim thankful for church help; Garden Club thankful for volunteers; Key visitor put off by loud music

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • September 23, 2009
Emerald Harbor home sells for $1,375,000

Vicki and Paul White, from York, Pa., purchased the canal-front home at 771 Old Compass Road in the 81-lot Emerald Harbor subdivision from Lloyd Turman and his wife, Susan Atherton, for $1,375,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2009
Tax rate could decrease

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis' recommended budget for fiscal year 2009-10 will suggest a millage rate of 1.4934 mills, lower than the current 1.5 millage rate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 6, 2017
East County track and field championships: Day two

ODA eighth grader sweeps her three events; Lakewood Ranch seniors shine.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 19, 2017
'Siesta Key' cast responds to critics of new MTV show

The seven cast members aren't worried about an influx of negative feedback since the show was announced.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 8, 2016
Ilana Armida Q&A

Artist Ilana Armida is gaining momentum with her new sounds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 18, 2024
Hyatt Regency redevelopment wins critical Planning Board adjustment

To accommodate its planned two towers with a single motorcourt access, Kolter Urban needs to move the access point eastward off Boulevard of the Arts for its redevelopment of the Hyatt Rregency site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2017
Opportunity knocks for creation of park in East County

Friends of Keep Woods go door-to-door to establish Braden River Preserve.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2014
Residents want center ... if the price is right

The Summerfield Information Center could become a hub for the community, but residents want to know what it will cost.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco and Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Sarasota Open bounces to Lakewood Ranch courts

For the first time in six years, Southwest Florida's premier tennis tournament will not take place at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 30, 2021
Town considers funding model for canal dredging

It would cost the town of Longboat Key about $11.4 million to start the program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 25, 2011
Summer Movie Preview

Beat the heat, grab a seat and chill out at your favorite movie theater. Hot sequels and superheroes aside, I'm opting for substance and style with this year's summer picks.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
FULL STORY: Parking garage murals approved

With a 3-2 vote Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a $25,000 Palm Avenue parking garage mural project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 1, 2018
Harmer's first year as Longboat Key manager was solid

Longboat commissioners pleased with Harmer's performance

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 28, 2022
Sarasota commissioner calls for end of relationship with Russian sister city

Brody seeks agenda item on March 7, suggests five Florida mayors consider the same, in "solidarity'' over invasion of Ukraine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The kids are alright

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Where's the fire, Mack?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 16, 2009
City seeks 12 downtown sculptures

A call to artists has been issued for sculptures that will be put on display throughout downtown for a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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