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Courtesy photo A woman soliciting donations on St. Armands Circle is upsetting merchants and concerns BID members.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2014
Circle solicitation worries merchants

St. Armands Circle merchants are frustrated that a woman soliciting on the sidewalk allows her to do something they cannot: advertise outside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosedale Golf and Country Club resident Fred Booth said Rosedale maintains 87th Street East and residents would be upset if cement trucks use the entrance to get to State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2020
Concrete plant approved on Lena Road

Some Rosedale residents concerned about future impacts.

  • East County
  • News
Vehicles for hire and for rent are a growing business niche on the Key. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta Key Association to advocate for pedicab regulations

The community group wants to work with the county to establish some standards for businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fireworks will be the main attraction. Photo provided by Flickr.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2017
Fireworks display to brighten Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

An Independence Day celebration will be held July 1 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design spent $550,000 to buy nearly a half-acre of property on the North Trail this month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2015
Ringling College buys North Trail land

The Ringling College of Art and Design last week bought two vacant properties fronting North Tamiami Trail for $550,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 28, 2018
Cops Corner: What a tangled web

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 12, 2016
$1B Colony Beach and Tennis Resort remains on track

Longboat Key Commission grants latest requests from developer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2017
Top Story - June: Bradenton man dies in S.R. 64 crash

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 22, 2013
City hires utilities director

Tidwell has been utilities director for the city of Daytona Beach since 2005.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Jan. 14 through Jan. 20, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dozens of protesters gathered near the Unconditional Surrender statue for the demonstration.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2018
Bayfront rally calls for action on red tide

Hands Along the Water wants to keep people focused on the issue — and potential solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Except Sunday, FEMA representatives will be at the Robert L. Taylor center daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 4.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 29, 2017
FEMA offers assistance at Robert L. Taylor center

Individuals affected by Hurricane Irma can register for FEMA disaster assistance at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex through Oct. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Perry has opened J&J Gallery on Lakewood Main Street.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch business a work of art

Entrepreneur showcases artwork in new gallery on Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Betty Huston
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 7, 2011
Neighbors: Betty Huston

Everyone whom 94-year-old Betty Huston passes while riding her three-wheel bike from Twin Shores to Publix gives her a wave.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Luxury coyotes? Yeah, that's an April Fools gag.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 3, 2019
Don't call it 'fake news,' it's just our annual April Fools fun

Once a year, we enjoy a little goofiness while not taking ourselves too seriously.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High's Cheyenne Stubbs wore a Kobe Bryant jersey in warm-ups on Monday to honor her hero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Remembering the Mamba

Sarasota High star pays homage to Kobe Bryant

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nancy Curtis snaps a photo of an owl while Jonathan Handee keeps an eye on the bird.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciative event

The annual Chairman's Reception recognized everyone from past leaders to the newest members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 17, 2018
BeyondMe's Launch Party fills to full capacity

The launch party was hosted July 17 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Orr |
  • March 29, 2013
Hot air balloon rides -- yes, please!

Hot air balloon rides -- yes, please!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jorge Fernandez at Harbour Square, the future headquarters of Havana Ferry Partners
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 5, 2015
Longboat resident helping to re-establish U.S.-Cuban relations

Jorge Fernandez has spent decades working to restore the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Cuba.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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