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Town Mayor Terry Gans (right) and Manatee County Commission chairwoman Priscilla Trace
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 27, 2018
Manatee, Longboat discuss common goals, projects

Both sides agree to further discuss beach issues, storm protection and the one-county initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guests of the Tara Golf and Country Club were treated to a cluckin' good time June 30, as the club hosted its first Wing Night.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
Wing Night is a hit at Tara

Guests of the Tara Golf and Country Club were treated to a cluckin' good time June 30, as the club hosted its first Wing Night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 11, 2011
Purchase audit a wise precaution

Considering all that is unfolding in Sarasota County government - its reputation firmly stained by scandal - Town Manager Bruce St. Denis is smart to be conducting a purchasing audit of his operation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) members measured the lionfish as teams arrived with their coolers.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 9, 2017
Lionfish Derby spearheads invasive species

The derby culminated on July 9 with a weigh-in and tasting at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christian and Caroline Corcoran celebrated Father’s Day with their dad Joe.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Club Father's Day BBQ

The Longboat Key Club celebrated Father's Day Sunday, June 17 with a barbeque on the beach. Approximately 70 people streamed in and out of the annual Father's Day celebration between 5 and 7:30 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 18, 2013
Is Sarasota doing right by the Bay?

Is Sarasota doing right by the Bay?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Shannon Gault, President Phyllis Black and John Wild
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 14, 2011
Whitman speaks about Obama's health-care plan

"Obama's Health-care Plan and What's Wrong With It" was the topic for discussion at the Longboat Republican Club's Jan.14 luncheon meeting, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Dr. Jim Whitman, a practicing psychiatrist, was the speaker.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tommy Gregory
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Tommy Gregory

Military veteran vies for District 73 seat.

  • East County
  • News
Benderson Development received the Corporate Citizen Award. Shaun, Randy, Gina and Lori Benderson with Rachel Berkun and Evan Benderson
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : JFCS 27th Annual Meeting and Volunteer and Donor Recognition Program

Jewish Family and Children's Service honored donors and volunteers Monday, Sept. 30, at Michael's On East for their 27th Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 28, 2018
Joan Walter Rotenberg

Joan Walter Rotenberg died unexpectedly in Longboat Key, Florida on February 23, 2018 at the age of 74.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 18, 2018
Fishing tournament provides a perfect cast

Volunteers teach children about fishing in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
Commission plans its vision

Organization representatives told the Town Commission at its goals-and-objectives meeting that they want the Vision Plan to be implemented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Cell tower at top of Comp Plan concerns

The Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board voted to hold off on making recommendations for proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments until it can learn more about the findings of a wireless-communications study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2010
Commissioners debate police budget

The City Commission questions why the Sarasota Police Department's budget is more than twice that of the police departments in Bradenton and North Port.

  • Sarasota
  • News
U.S. Dragon Boat Federation President Andrew Szymanski; Visit Sarasota County Sports Director Shelby Connett; NBP Dragons paddler Beth Turconi; SANCA President/CEO Stephen V. Rodriguez; Operations Director Bob Whitford.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota bid lands major dragon boat event in Sarasota for Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota bid lands major dragon boat event in Sarasota for Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
Cops corner: Longboat Key 4.23.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 29, 2019
Our View: More gun laws won't matter

In the wake of shooting tragedies, state lawmakers always want to adopt more laws, bloviating they will be the cure to stopping evil or a mangled mind. The lack of laws is not the problem. It's how we've devalued life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 31, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office searches for Heritage Harbor woman

Michele Adams went missing yesterday morning.

  • East County
  • News
BBC Plaza, the ownership group consisting of entrepreneurs Jesse Biter, Eric Baird and David Chessler, have announced a three-phase plan for redeveloping Sarasota Main Plaza.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2015
SURVEY: What should be developed at Hollywood 20?

The Observer is collecting reader submissions for what you want to see at Sarasota Main Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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