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Ellen Parker and Steve Jackson said they better understand how the town works.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat's first Citizens Academy since 2011 draws a crowd

Infiormnational sessions continue every Wednesday until Feb. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2020
East County weather page photo: July 9

Lisa Deutsch captured this mother limpkin taking her babies out for a swim on Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Karin Shillus
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2014
Color coded

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All four vehicles burglarized were left unlocked, a Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2011
Vehicles burglarized in Tara

Vehicles in the Teal Trace neighborhood in Tara were burglarized last night.

  • East County
  • News
Many gal pals of Brigid Saah gathered to celebrate the mommy-to-be on April 2 at Sarasota Yacht Club. Photo courtesy of Heather Saba
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 3, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.06.17

It was all about babies, birthdays and...wait for it...Flo Rida last week on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
Catcher John Schroeder and his teammates have only allowed two runs in five games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2015
State Bound

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 11- and 12-year-old All-Stars will compete in the Florida State Tournament July 31 and Aug. 1, in Tallahassee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Obama: No signs of leadership
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Our View

It's a crisis. He's not leading. Congress, fill the void.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Savanna resident Anna Gonnella enjoys walking around the green space in front of the Savanna entrance and particularly loves seeing the birds and wild grasses.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 13, 2021
Savanna entrance won't be developed after Manatee County Commission denies rezone

Land near the Savanna entrance will not be rezoned for commercial use

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Michael Crosby, CEO and President of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, and Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis at last year's Scallopalooza. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2016
Scallopalooza to help clam and scallop restoration

The annual event is Sarasota Bay Watch's lone fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stately and traditional on the outside, the home features interiors that are both modern and timeless.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 23, 2019
Spotlighting life on the Ranch: Looking toward the future

With light, bright décor leading the way, a home in The Lake Club defines today’s look in interior design.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Keisha Bell

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Miller, with fishing guide Capt. Scott Moore, caught a red fish that he had to release.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Residents get hooked on going fishing

It's no secret that Longboaters are hooked on fishing, and they've sent us the pictures to prove it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Publix anchored The Ringling Shopping Center, which now stands mostly vacant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2013
Court upholds Walmart denial

Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Carlton Bonner denied a legal challenge filed by the owners of the Ringling Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yen Reed, Elise Lipoff and Kelly Murphy of Willis A. Smith Construction enjoyed the evening.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Builders Exchange 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow

Dozens of members of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange enjoyed an evening of networking with some of the areas largest general contractors and development firms during the organization's 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow April 14 at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Loeffler
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Real Estate Reports

Loeffler is the top-producing Premier Sotheby's associate in 2012; The top 10 Realtors in total volume in '12 according to Sarasota-Manatee MLS; Premier Sotheby's reports 35% growth in 2012

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 11, 2009
County leaders address taxpayers' questions

A 'virtual' town hall meeting broadcast live Monday, June 8, allowed Sarasota County residents to ask how their tax dollars will be used for next year's county budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 17, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: TWO FOR TUESDAY SPECIAL! Matinee Madness! Filmmakers in Attendance!

Sarasota Film Festival: TWO FOR TUESDAY SPECIAL! Matinee Madness! Filmmakers in Attendance!

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The bridge has been undergoing mechanical and structural repairs and upgrades since June. Work is expected to be complete this fall.Â
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 28, 2019
Longboat Pass bridge will be tested Monday with cycles of opening, closing

FDOT recommends alternate routes as span will open and close several times on Monday, Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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