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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 22, 2013
National panel supports county's growth plan

A panel from the Urban Land Institute prepared a document that highlights the county's need to focus on the area called 'Southwest County' and to leverage the county's assets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 25, 2013
ULI presents findings

ULI spent the entire week on the Key, interviewing residents and business owners, touring the island and drafting recommendations that will be submitted officially to the town in a 40-page document in the next 60 to 90 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 8, 2026
Longboat Citizens Academy graduates celebrated

Citizens Academy participants completed a seven-week program to learn how the town of Longboat Key operates and the services it provides to residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Letters to the editor

Editor is 'clueless'; License plate cameras would add to safety of the island; Signs draw focus away from roadway; No-growth advocates win

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2024
Hurricane Milton news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Lido and Siesta keys at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 as a Category 3 storm. Access to the barrier islands, including Casey, Manasota, Siesta and Longboat keys, remains closed as the post-storm search-and-rescue mission is completed.

  • Hurricane Season
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 15-21

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 14, 2024
In defense of developers

It was certainly a cringe moment recently when former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, who is running for the District 3 Sarasota County Commission seat, made a comment about the region’s most prominent developers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2021
Braden River football suffers first loss against Sumner

The Pirates, slowed by injuries, couldn't score enough points to beat the Stingrays

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 10, 2021
Sand sculptors prepare for Siesta Key's Crystal Classic

The sand sculpting competition returns Nov. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 20, 2023
Bird Key dogs fundraise for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

The event raised over $4,000 to go to Nate's capital campaign. The rescue is seeking $10 million to expand their facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2011
Business Observer

Advanced Management of Southwest Florida opens Longboat Key office; Euphemia Haye restaurant welcomes changes to its interior, website; Bonsack named new Longboat Key Club director of wellness; St. Armands welcomes posh addition; Local cardiologist presents recent achievements at conference

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA rolls past DeSoto County; Pirates win back-to-back games; Thunder LAX posts win; Youth Baseball Day upcoming

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2020
Stress free art comes to Lakewood Ranch

A&S Painting Studio opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2015
Top Story — July:

Police allege that a blow to the head resulted in the death of William 'Quincey' Pollard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Coach pins leadership on senior wrestlers

Lakewood Ranch has an experienced group in 2019-2020.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
Residents' Parkinson's group focuses on the positive

Lynn Schramek started the support group in New York and is extending it to local residents and their partners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 6, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, April 6

Week's best bets: Monday, April 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 9, 2014
The art of picking the perfect Christmas tree

Picking a tree is serious business for some families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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