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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
Cops Corner 6.26.13

June 17 Fishing FOR TROUBLE 3:27 p.m. - 2900 block of 53rd Avenue E. Theft. A woman took a tank-top from a store and concealed it in her purse. She then walked to the sporting-goods area and selected several fishing lures, which she put in her purse. She exited the store without paying. Loss-prevention specialists confronted the woman. Deputies arrested her.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Arbomar dispute continues through calls, court

The condo dispute rages on, according to police reports and court records.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2014
Villagers hit roadblock with alley request

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously denied a request from property owners to close an alley in the Longbeach Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2014
Central focus

Six seniors lead the Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team, which finished the regular season 18-0-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2013
Miss Best Dressed: Cami Leavitt

Cami Leavitt turns a pretty thought into a couture prom dress, and a stylish ambition into a posh business.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 10, 2026
Garbage collection a hot topic at town hall meeting in Lakewood Ranch

One constituent requested new residents be tested for their skills in negotiating roundabouts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Our View: We recommend ...

In this year's election, District 2 and District 3 voters have an opportunity to begin changing the dialogue, direction and vision of the City Commission for the better.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 30, 2022
We need Colorado’s TABOR

All of our governments are spending unthinkable amounts of money. After Colorado limited spending to population and CPI growth, wild government spending stopped, and Colorado’s economy flourished.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 30, 2013
Downtown merchants welcome changes

Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 20, 2025
Booker senior becomes first flag football signee in Sarasota County

Jewel Kerr signed a scholarship to play flag football at Bethel College on May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's presence set to expand

New budget cycle brings Sheriff's Office closer to new Lakewood Ranch area patrol district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 10, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Wednesday, Dec. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 15, 2024
Southgate Mall redevelopment takes another step forward

Benderson Development plans to redevelop the site, now called Crossings at Siesta Key, into a mixed-use town center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2022
Southshore project in Waterside, Erickson Senior Living big stories for Lakewood Ranch in 2022

SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says Waterside of Lakewood Ranch offerings will take off in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 6, 2020
Bird of the week: little blue heron

Species escaped feather hunters in the early 20th century.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 2, 2021
Bird of the week: Sandwich tern

Rarely seen inland, the Sandwich tern dives for its meals of fish or shrimp.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 5, 2021
Bird of the Week: Northern mockingbird

This state bird of Florida can mimic the songs of more than 50 Southern birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 9, 2011
Two bazaars in one day make for Key holiday shopping

It's that time of year, so begin making your Christmas gift lists and get an early start on your holiday shopping with two Longboat holiday bazaars on the same day. There will be two holiday bazaars featuring many handmade goods, books, trees and holiday items Saturday, Nov. 19, on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2020
Longtime Manatee County Commissioner Pat Glass dies at 93

Glass commended as 'unbelievable leader' for her advocacy and foresight.

  • East County
  • News
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