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Results for: Markets4you 100% Working Referral Code "fjbnkre" Reduce Trading Fees by 20%

  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 2, 2014
Sheriff's operation targets underage alcohol sales

Eight area convenience store clerks were cited for selling alcohol to a minor during an undercover sting by the Sarasota Sheriff's Office.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 18, 2023
State GOP leaders unanimously vote to censure Christian Ziegler

A vote of the full executive committee to remove Ziegler as chairman is set for Jan. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 20, 2025
Police crack down on speeding near Ringling Bridge

Sarasota Police Department said it has received several complaints of people going too fast across the bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2022
MTC receives state funding to fast-track students into the workforce

Manatee Technical College will continue its rapid credentialing project that places graduates into high-demand jobs.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2010
Marine rediscovers green thumb at Mariposa

Twenty-two-year-old Ashley Brown spent seven months in Iraq as a U.S. Marine. She returned to the East County in April and now is working at Mariposa Nursery in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 29, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Supporting Role

Phyllis Silverman may be Rebecca Hopkins' right-hand gal, but she's everyone else's favorite fill-in. The longtime Florida Studio Theatre staffer explains why she loves being at everyone's disposal.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
Scene & Heard

Boca Grande actors give WBTT some love; Hollywood choreographer scouts Sarasota for 'East Side Story'; Sarasota Opera Association hatches 'Pot of Gold' fundraiser

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sue Jacobson |
  • October 18, 2012
My View: Why I'm voting in this election

With all of the focus on making sure that people who want to vote can vote, it's disheartening to learn that someone who can vote would not want to vote.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2017
'Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes' opens at The Ringling

The Ringling’s bronze exhibition offers a rare glimpse at ceremony, power dynamics and spirituality in ancient China.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2018
Rockin' Readers program turns the page for Booker Elementary students

Ruthie Maass started the program 13 years ago in an effort to improve reading in multiple grade levels.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 20, 2019
Renee Phinney makes custom accessories for Red Ribbon Gala

Keith and Linda Monda donate colorful gifts, Billy Porter steals French fries from Hermione Gilpin and more tidbits this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 12, 2017
Longboat pleased with town's response to emergency

Officials plan to change re-entry procedure after long lines formed following announcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.7.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 23, 2021
Braden River High JROTC Raiders team wins state title

The Pirates earn a 13th state championship in the Raiders competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 9, 2025
Town works to rebalance funds after estimated $7.6M in hurricane expenses

Longboat Key Finance Department staff are working through FEMA claims and managing the town’s budget to complete hurricane-related expenditures that total.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2024
2024 US Rowing Olympic Team Trials hit Benderson Park this week

The event will determine who heads to the Paris Olympics this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 21, 2024
Sarasota blacksmith keeps ancient traditions alive

Thomas Littrell handcrafts metal items, teaches the blacksmith's craft and shares his love for history at Renaissance fairs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 25, 2015
Scene and Heard

Step by Step; Celebrating Diversity; and Mixed-Media Master.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 25, 2015
Scene & Heard

Catch up on the latest arts news in this week's Scene & Heard column.

  • Arts + Culture
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