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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2011
An insider view of the airport

We spent the afternoon at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Its operations supervisor and operations officer shared what goes on behind the scenes at the busy airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 2, 2011
Former Longboat mayor authors first fiction novel

Bob Drohlich recently published his first fiction novel, 'The Finding.'

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
News Briefs

County Commission approves Amber Alert sign

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Reading facts may provide the answer; Longboat Key Garden Club thanks you; Responsibility before dreams suggestions

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 7, 2020
Doubles play to resume at Longboat Key Tennis Center

The Tennis Center closed from March 22 through May 7 because of concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Five-story concept rejected in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners support lower building height near Fairfield.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 27, 2018
New signs approved for Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club plans to spend about $100,000 to install two new signs at the south entrance to the resort community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2016
City reverses course on affordable housing project

Just two weeks after Harvey Vengroff's apartment plans appeared to be in serious jeopardy, the City Commission unanimously approved a land use change necessary for the development to proceed.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 6, 2015
Girls Inc. executive director to step down

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Robin Rose plans to relocate to St. Augustine after the organization hires her replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Commission races

The Longboat Key Town Commission will have at least one new face this spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2014
FDOT operations center moving to East County

FDOT is consolidating buildings and ditching old facilities for a new center east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Revisit Mar Vista vote

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • 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 |
  • June 5, 2013
News Briefs

Longboat police department will purchase three new rides; Gulf Beach Resort receives Sarasota County grant; Turtle Watch launches 'Name the Nest' program

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Longboat Lore: Marker project made Key history

The installation of seven historic plaques throughout the island was a longtime goal of the Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 8, 2012
Illustrating the art of Community

As the co-director at Clothesline Gallery & Boutique, 21-year-old Ringling student Van Jazmin is responsible for providing artists with a platform to launch their careers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Lakewood Ranch CDD 5 Seat 5

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for CDD 5 Seat 5.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 12, 2015
Giving Back

Cardinal Mooney senior lineman Eric Orsini spent 24 days this summer volunteering in the village of Zapallal, in Peru.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 12, 2022
Republican Club of Longboat Key gets started on the new year

The club heard from local leadership and the political and Gulf level.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 16, 2024
Lakewood Ranch toy aficionado hopes to spread passion to local kids

Richard Pierson has seen a shift in the way toys are appreciated.

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