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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
News Briefs

County Commission approves Amber Alert sign

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2014
FDOT operations center moving to East County

FDOT is consolidating buildings and ditching old facilities for a new center east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2016
Christian Retreat tower answers the call

Cellular communications tower will be 'disguised' as a cross along Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Varone Orthodontics |
  • June 26, 2025
Confident Smiles Start With Clear Options

With gentle, personalized care and flexible options, kids and teens can achieve a healthy smile without disrupting their daily lives or confidence.

  • Health
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 31, 2024
Sand Cay Beach Resort Easter egg hunt challenges all ages

Families return to Longboat Key every year to spend Easter weekend with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2015
City to further explore Circle garage options

St. Armands Circle stakeholders are standing firm behind a plan to add a Circle parking garage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 23, 2020
Town's $10 million reserve adds comfort for leaders

Proposed budget would keep rainy-day fund at more than double town's requirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2011
Commission moves around meters

City commissioners agreed to move meters around and remove some altogether to appease business owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2024
Newtown earns listing in National Register of Historic Places

The district is now the largest Black historic district in Florida, according to the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 7, 2024
Pay for ‘enhancements?’

Sarasota County says it will pay for a library branch. Extras will be up to private donations. Before this gets too far, the town needs data.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 18, 2024
City OKs purchase of parcels to build downtown workforce housing

The proposed apartment complex would consist of two 10-story buildings with rents priced for the labor force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A moving tribute

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 7, 2021
Governor approves East Manatee-Myakka fire rescue merger

East Manatee and Myakka City fire rescues can begin discussing how to combine buildings, vehicles and personnel.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 22, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to discuss watershed plans

Commissioners will consider adopting four watershed-management plans Feb. 26, which would provide guidance for water quality management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 16, 2020
Eta's effects: 220 flooded homes, 275,000 cubic yards of missing sand

Even with Eta's effects on Longboat Key, wind damage was minimal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Katie Johns |
  • January 16, 2018
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 11 Recap

The winter premiere of "Siesta Key" tells us Kelsey and Garrett are clearly not over each other, Brandon is gross and the new guy is hot.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 15, 2020
Homeowners' blocked beach access leaves many questioning legality of actions

A couple roped off a section of beach near Siesta Key Beach Access 1, which many residents say is unfair.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jean Richardson

Palm-Aire resident Jean Richardson used her driver to record an ace Oct. 25, on the 133-yard No. 9 of the Champions Course. The ace was Richardson's sixth career hole-in-one and her first since she began playing at Palm-Aire 10 years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 17, 2010
Man on the Street: Oil Spill

The Observer asked Longboat Key business owners whether they think tourism will be affected by the recent oil spill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 3, 2018
Sarasota Catholic schools get new superintendent

Diocese's new education leader assumes role over 16 schools, about 4,800 students

  • Sarasota
  • News
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