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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 25, 2018
Sister Keys a Longboat treasure, resident says

Four unihabitated islands in Sarasota Bay off the coast of Longboat Key play host to what Florida used to be, Rusty Chinnis says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2015
Linde qualifies for commission seat

Retired economist Armando Linde kicked off campaign season last month when he announced his intention to run for one of four Town Commission seats available in March.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: 'Stuff the Breeze Bus' for county workers

Sarasota County government is cutting costs by requiring employees to supply their own office materials.

  • April Fools
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • November 18, 2014
My View

A veteran reflects on Operation Cobra

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 4, 2023
'Paralyzed' explores duality of life in gripping world premiere at FST

A suicide note sparks spirited soul-searching in Florida Studio Theatre's play "Paralyzed."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2010
Casa del Mar reservations manager books retirement

Mildred 'Millie' Kossmann retired last week after working 28 years at Casa del Mar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2020
Sarasota County coaches cautiously excited for fall sports season

Practice begins Aug. 24 for all sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2014
Source for Success

Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt recently founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy, which will officially launch this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 13, 2024
Ninth grader arrested after Manatee schools shooting threat

Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports threats were found on social media.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2015
Q+A with Mark Walsh

All eyes are on Mark Walsh, vice president of Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd., as Longboaters prepare to vote in a special mail-only referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat Key elections 2021: Five questions with Debra Williams

Debra Williams is running for the District 4 Longboat Key town commissioner seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 24, 2013
Developer plans Esplanade groundbreaking

Taylor Morrison will hold a ceremony Jan. 28, for the beginning of construction at Esplanade by Siesta Key, a 247-home community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • January 13, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 21, 2020
County installs WaterGoats to collect trash in waterways

The floating devices will help keep trash from entering Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota development sells for $5.1 million

Sale underscores demand for mulitfamily housing in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 17, 2013
Pickin' Picnic strums up success

Pickin' Picnic strums up success

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 11, 2025
Plans advance for two affordable housing projects

The Sarasota Planning Board approved Central Gardens and recommended approval of Cypress Square III — combined would bring 100 new affordable units.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 9, 2024
Commissioners appoint new, incumbent members to town’s boards

Among the new appointments was Nicholas Gladding, who will take over David Green’s seat on the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
No. 1 beach equals big summer season

A full parking lot at Siesta Key Beach is translating into a lot of customers for Key merchants and restaurants.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 5, 2018
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' orchid exhibit showcases biodiverse beauties

There's more to The Orchid Show: 'Endless Forms' than meets the eye.

  • Arts + Culture
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