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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 26, 2020
Officers focus on education over enforcement during beach closures

As Sarasota County beaches remain closed, local law enforcement is upping its beach patrol.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2020
Closed Sarasota beaches attract shorebirds weeks ahead of schedule

Local official says shorebirds could see a more successful season as a result of beach closures.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 2, 2019
Longboat Key Education Center gears up for winter season

The winter season at the Longboat Key education center begins on Jan. 4 and continues until Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
FDOT to hold public meeting on Longboat Key Pass bridge

The bridge is safe, but dates back to Eisenhower

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  • By Guest Author |
  • April 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Residents sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 16, 2017
Cops Corner 11.16

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 4, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Boyhood'

Director Richard Linklater's new film, 'Boyhood,' is a huge leap of faith that lands in all the right places.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 21, 2013

USF Sarasota-Manatee takes over former space occupied by Viking Culinary Center; Sarasota City Commission considers State Street garage designs; Sarasota County Commission to consider plans to dredge Big Pass; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 13, 2026
Go for the Cure kickoff sees record attendance

Through an afternoon of canasta and mahjong, Longboat Key Club members raised funds for Breast Health Sarasota Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lynn Larson

District 1 candidate Lynn Larson believes the Town Commission doesn't make decisions that are based on what its constituents want.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 8, 2025
Columnist reflects on Sarasota-area girls volleyball as playoffs near

The Observer's sports columnist shares his thoughts on the volleyball teams at Cardinal Mooney, Riverview, Sarasota Christian, Sarasota and Booker high schools following the regular season.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2018
Longboat year in review: 2018

In words and photos, we recall the previous 12 months on Longboat Key.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2011
Riva Trace garners attention

Medallion Home officials say the new East County community is by far the developer's most popular.

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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 23, 2013
3 Things: A Nest for the winter

Snowbirds have been flocking to Sarasota for more than 100 years and no town in the country caters to them quite as well as we do.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 16, 2020
Mar Vista sees 'beautiful growth' on Mini Reefs

The Mini Reefs are designed with hopes of improving the ecosystem.

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  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 27, 2015
Building rebounds in Sarasota metro area

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area saw more than 540 building permits approved in April, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released today.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 24, 2016
Downtown Sarasota apartment complex moves forward

Developers Jesse Biter and Brian Jones will add 97 new apartments to the downtown area with the HuB Lofts — feeding demand mirrored in local growth trends.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 1, 2013
Commission sets millage rate

Manatee County commissioners today set an unchanged millage rate and agreed to give money to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to increase staff there.

  • East County
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 16, 2014
SANCA delivers paperwork, regains charitable status

SANCA officials say a contract with Sarasota County will fund more staff to prevent future oversights.

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