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Results for: Careerflow Coupon Code ARCHANA10 : Unlock 10% Discount on Any Plan

  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 7, 2022
Busy season arrives on Longboat Key

Longboat's tourist time looks hearty with Southwest Florida vacationers scrambling to find winter accommodations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Dr. Dwight Fitch

As one of the leading radiation specialists with 21st Century Oncology, Dr. Dwight Fitch is using his talents -- quite literally -- to save lives in Lakewood Ranch. Fitch is leading some of the country's most advanced experimental treatments to great success.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Mystery mavens: Bob and Patricia Gussin

Spoiler alert: In 2013, the Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing plans to release 13 novels, and many will be downloadable at low prices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 10, 2021
County leaders adjust plan to spend federal relief money

$31 million originally set aside for sewer-to-septic work will be reflowed into overall $84.2 million package.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 21, 2011
LECOM unveils dental school plans

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will invest $52 million to construct the LECOM Bradenton School of Dental Medicine in Lakewood Ranch. Officials hope to have the facility ready to welcome its first class of students in August 2012.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2011
Hurricane Irene to blow past Longboat

The town prepared for the wrath of Hurricane Irene by checking power generators, ordering fuel and instructing employees to implement a personal hurricane plan in case they would be needed for emergency duties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2013
County grants new approvals for Serenity Creek community

Developer Meritage Homes plans to have home models for the community ready in the fourth quarter of 2013.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.30.16

A Caribbean restaurant prepares to move into midtown Sarasota, and local college leaders receive statewide recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2017
FDOT to hold workshop on Gulfstream roundabout

The state is studying the future of the U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue intersection, and it’s inviting the public to share feedback on potential plans for a roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
News briefs: Longboat Key 6.11.2015

Country Club Shores boat stolen; North Shore Road beach access opens; County plans Big Pass study

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 7, 2013
Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay

They also approved a partial fee waiver for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Town names five new retirement board members

Three separate pension boards were combined into one, nine-member board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • December 30, 2013
Year in Review: September 2013, Big Pass dredging plans unveiled

A controversial plan to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand was presented to the public for the first time at a Wednesday meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 19, 2013
Big Pass dredging plans unveiled

A controversial plan to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand was presented to the public for the first time at a Wednesday meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
News Briefs

Chart House, parcel each sell for $6 million; Telecommunications extension granted

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2025
YourObserver.com's most-read stories of 2025 typically connected with deeper issues

Big-picture issues, such as new trash cans and disappearing art, strike a chord with readers. But there were exceptions in this year's top headlines.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
2011 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year: Sue Wolverton

The Kiwanis Club honor wasn't on Sue Wolverton's bucket list. But the surprise award motivates her to do more of what she's always done: aim higher.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 23, 2010
Charter candidates stump for votes

Many in the county view the Charter Review Board as one of the most important elected offices. The county's charter is essentially its constitution, and board members are tasked with suggesting changes to that document and places those suggestions on referenda. Two Charter Review Board races are up for grabs in the Nov. 2 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 12, 2020
Insurance firm reverses course, fires CEO for alleged battery on police officers

The termination of Craig Johnson, who has maintained he will be vindicated, comes one day after he was granted a leave of absence.

  • East County
  • News
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