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Town contractors are in the process of installing power and fiber cables.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2020
Town keeps watch on two requests for state funding

Leaders seek about $2.14 million for continuation of sea-level study and connected-city work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
First nest hatches on Longboat Key during busy turtle season

Two months into turtle nesting season, many of our flippered friends are flocking to our beaches to find the perfect spot for their nest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bria Vinaite and Brooklynn Prince in "The Florida Project." Photo source: Kanopy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2019
Binge Blog: Moving on and moving out

In this week's Binge Blog, the "time loop" genre gets a twist in Netflix's "Russian Doll" (Natasha Lyonne), and a child actor steals the show in Amazon Prime Video's "The Florida Project" (Brooklynn Prince, Willem Dafoe).

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Applications are due to the Town Clerk’s office at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2014
Town seeks volunteers for boards

The town is seeking volunteers for six boards and committees by April 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim, Sophia, Jorie and Addison Riesen, Mildren Clark and Carol and Phil Miglioratti.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 28, 2020
Four generations do life on Longboat Key

Two streets and 87 years separate this Country Club Shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Selby's plans have drawn concerns about increased traffic and the size of a parking garage.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2019
Timing of Selby meeting sparks debate

Despite protests, a hearing on a proposed Selby Gardens project is being pushed from July to September.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 16

Jill Anderson captured a honey bee landing on a flower in her backyard in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 16

Charles Haeussner catches a young alligator eyeing a limpkin on the shore of Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 16

Robert Todd caught this image of a storm approaching Longboat Key from the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 9, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets colorful at annual craft festival

The St. Armands Circle 18th annual craft festival took place June 8-9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson expresses concerns Tuesday about a controversial proposal to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners convene

Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners met Tuesday to discuss a range of topics, including Lido Beach renourishment and a proposed merger of SCAT and MCAT services.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Builders begin construction of model in GreyHawk Landing; First Watch grows in the Hoosier state; Lee Wetherington Foundation hits $1 million in grants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2015
Pirates to hold golf fundraiser

Braden River High will hold its 3rd annual Pirate Baseball and Softball Golf Tournament Oct. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
MTC paramedic students Nick Treffinger and Lydia Wilkinson work on the Anatomage table with Jay Bush, the Emergency Medical Services program director at MTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 21, 2018
Cadavers come to life in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Technical College's Lakewood Ranch campus is first technical school in the state to utilize the Anatomage table.

  • East County
  • News
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch member Sybil Porter and eight fellow Rotarians bagged 5,184 meals for the Sack Summer Hunger program at The Food Bank of Manatee May 21. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2019
Funds needed for summer hunger program in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels PLUS short $40,000 in its quest to provide meals for children in need.

  • East County
  • News
Nearly 200 sailors competed in Sailfest on April 6 and 7.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 7, 2019
Junior Olympic event sails into Sarasota

Over the weekend, 190 sailors competed in the 32nd annual Sailfest hosted by Sarasota Youth Sailing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County deputies are currently investigating the shooting death of an unnamed man that occurred in the Vamo neighborhood Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota deputies investigate shooting death in Vamo

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the residential area off of South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After producing concept plans for a parklet, depicted in the rendering above, the St. Armands Business Improvement District received construction quotes that were more than four times over budget, so the group is scaling back.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2021
St. Armands landowners eye streetscape upgrades

Circle stakeholders are considering refreshed landscaping, improved lighting and reworked signage as they pursue a plan for enhancing the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 8, 2016
Music Review: 'My Favorite Things'

Artist Series Concerts presents the best of Rodgers and Hammerstein

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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