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By Robin Hartill |
August 22, 2014

Longboat Key makes list of Florida's safest places

The town is the 10th safest city in Florida, according to Safe Choice Security's "20 Safest Cities in Florida."

Longboat Key
News

By Jessica Salmond |
July 17, 2014

Unitarian Universalist to offer same-sex marriage if legalized

If the motion to overturn same-sex marriage ban is successful, the Unitarian Universalist Church wants to perform marriages before the overturn can be challenged.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 15, 2013

Governor tours rowing facility

Gov. Rick Scott today visited Nathan Benderson Park as the venue welcomed rowers for the 2013 USRowing Masters National Championships, which run through Aug. 18.

East County
News

By Letter to the Editor |
October 7, 2024

Arguments lead to faulty conclusion

Blaming government for economic woes misses the real causes behind problems.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Janet Combs |
October 6, 2025

DJ R3hab amplifies third annual Wonderball

The Circus Arts Conservatory's annual party of electronic dance music attracted more than 700 guests.

Black Tie

By Andrew Warfield |
February 23, 2023

Parklet dining gets six-month stay as city cooks up permanent policy

The permitted use of city street parking spaces for outdoor dining is extended through September as the Sarasota City Commission directs staff to develop an ordinance to consider.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
April 19, 2012

Legacy Trail modifications questioned

Some South Sarasota residents are questioning whether cars should have to stop for bicyclists as they ride The Legacy Trail and approach busy intersections.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 28, 2010

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Opinion

By Robin Hartill |
April 4, 2012

Mayor Brown talks priorities

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown talks about the past year in the mayor's seat and where he hopes the town will go in the following year.

Longboat Key
News

By Bret Hauff |
July 11, 2018

Longboat passes sign code

After three years of not enforcing its codes on temporary signs, Longboat Key has passed sign rules that meet constitutional standards.

Longboat Key
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By David Conway |
May 2, 2016

Vengroff apartment project: “Not going to happen”

As the City Commission debated whether to require annual inspections for a proposed affordable housing complex, the property owner walked out of the hearing, proclaiming the project dead.

Sarasota
News

By Nick Reichert |
August 13, 2015

Renée Fleming to perform at the Van Wezel on January 27

The acclaimed soprano will make her Sarasota debut with Anu Tali and the Sarasota Orchestra

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
June 15, 2016

Does sales tax make cents?

Half cent tax would lead to a new East County library, park improvements and other needs.

East County
News

By David Conway |
July 27, 2017

Bird Key residents pan pickleball plans

The Bird Key Yacht Club wants to install pickleball courts on its property, but residents say the proposal will disrupt the neighborhood.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
February 3, 2015

Olympic planners use Benderson as row model

Rowing officials say Benderson Park's designs are a gold standard for the Tokyo Olympics.

East County
News

By David Conway |
June 26, 2014

Candidates speak out at CONA debate

Seven of the nine candidates for two open County Commission seats in November's election appeared at a Council of Neighborhood Associations forum Monday.