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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 25, 2022
Boat enthusiasts assemble for annual show

The Suncoast Boat Show was held April 22-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Norcross is the author of "Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing Your Goals and Resolutions."
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • January 25, 2018
Ch-ch-ch changes

You have to be all in if you really want to change, one expert says

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Key commissioners and staffers are scheduled to head over the bridge to Sarasota’s County Administration Building on Thursday for their annual joint meeting with county commissioners. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 25, 2022
Town commissioners set to meet with county leaders

A library at Town Center Green and transportation are on the agenda for the joint discussions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith taught his daughter, Amanda Smith Tullidge, about the importance of giving at an early age.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man has special gift for giving

Lakewood Ranch man collects $25,025 from his neighbors to benefit Bradenton's Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 07.06.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jill Eisenbeis, a library assistant as Braden River Library, puts books away. The Braden River Library will be closed until Aug. 23. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2021
Manatee County libraries close to prevent spread of COVID-19

All Manatee County libraries will be closed until Aug. 23.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rick Steele |
  • July 14, 2010
LETTER TO THE LETTER: Regarding 'The Birth of Spirit of America'

I enjoyed your editorial of July 1, 2010. It is altogether fitting and proper that we honor those who were willing to give all to ensure the birth of our nation.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 20, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A bag of sharp

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ross Toussaint is pictured near the bioswale between his property and Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 11, 2020
Longboat Key church submits plan to state to address drainage issues

Christ Church hired Claybrooke Engineering Associates, Inc. to try to resolve the matter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Local Comcast employees take a break from sorting donated food. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
Business Observer

Comcast and All Faiths team up to fight hunger; Jewish Housing Council names Heidi Brown CEO; Kristen Anderson receives Citizen of the Year Award

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Business Observer 07.07.10

Whole Foods program helps local charities; and Beachhouse hires special events assistant manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2012
County staff is in for an organizational overhaul

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid wants to increase accountability and break down communication blockages among departments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Workers began on routing electricity for the temporary trailer just north of the existing Station 92.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 1, 2020
Longboat Key firefighters prepare to use temporary south-side fire station

A rebuilt Station 92 is scheduled to open in April 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents of The Mark, which opened earlier this year, have expressed concerns about the potential impact of Tavern on Main Brewery, which plans to open early next year.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2020
Noise concerns raise questions about downtown balance

A group of condo owners is worried about potential sound issues, but a city commissioner says the heart of the city was built for a mix of activity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 31, 2020
Sarasota schools to remain closed through May 1

The district was originally set to learn online through April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Gerri Chaffee hosts Por Nuestros Niños.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2020
Spanish radio station hopes to educate Sarasota families on distance learning

The radio show Por Nuestros Niños is a Spanish language show about issues associated with distance learning and education.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Library stands empty for now.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 22, 2020
Longboat Key Library plans reopening for July 7

The library closed early in the coronavirus pandemic, but feels ready to come back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In the past, commissioners have considered using the Fairgrounds or Robarts Arena as a convention center.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 8, 2019
Commission backs away from convention center consideration

Commissioners noted that the idea was not sustainable "this year" in specific.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dave "Watchdog" Miner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 3: Dave Miner

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
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