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John Weber
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 15, 2018
Letters to the editor: Observer has served as Unicorp’s shill

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key firefighters put out a fire on July 4 at the Portobello condominium at 3235 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo courtesy of Dean Congbalay.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 9, 2020
Longboat Key resident thanks firefighters for putting out Fourth of July dumpster fire

Dean Congbalay sent an email to Fire Chief Paul Dezzi to thank him for firefighters' quick action.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic on Fruitville Road has backed up in recent weeks, often prompting other routes to and from the barrier islands.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 25, 2022
Longboat leaders lament spike in traffic congestion

Although immediate congestion was expected, the town is still concerned about long-term placement of pedestrian crossings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Downtown merchants Darci Jacobs, Ron Soto and Harmoni Krusing Bens said they could be amenable to eventually eliminating some Main Street parking spaces — but only if the city significantly expanded the nearby parking supply.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2021
Main Street businesses protest streetscape idea

Although city officials and property owners have expressed a desire to redesign two key downtown blocks, merchants aren’t happy with the prospect of losing parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 10, 2021
A response to a response

Letter writer’s thoughtful letter raised questions that challenged whether our objections to CRT were hypocritical, given our laissez-faire, free-market leanings. We felt compelled to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Declan Hudson, an All-American cheerleader from Braden River High School, is thrilled to visit Hawaii for the first time to honor veterans. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 20, 2021
Braden River High cheerleader performs in 80th anniversary Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

After being named an All-American Cheerleader, Declan Hudson participated in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Our View

Think of the legacy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alana Kutt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.24.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.24.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The town has a little-known ordinance that requires residents who reside on the island for more than 90 days to register with the town each year by Oct. 1 each dog or cat that is 6 months old or older.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2011
License requirement dogs Key pet owners

Few Longboaters know of the ordinance that requires all dogs and cats to be licensed by the town, as well as the county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
MUST USE SOMEWHERE: Tony Veatch on violin with guest musicians Susan Werner and Roy Brady
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 23, 2021
The Sunset Club: Musicians brighten the day with sunset condo concerts

Tony Veatch, Cary Jacobs and Denny Petersen are three Gulf Haven condo residents that put on a music show for friends and neighbors each sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 27, 2020
Paul Edward Welch

Paul Edward Welch, age 81, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The home at 622 S. Owl Drive recently sold for $5.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 25, 2018
South Owl Drive home sells for $5.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 9-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 21, 2013
Longboat Lore: Holiday Inn murder shocked Longboat Key residents

On a quiet summer evening Aug. 25, 1978, at the Longboat Key Holiday Inn, a tragedy unfolded that shocked the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Piles of shells cover the beach.
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Residents sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pat Neal says low interest rates and new virtual strategies will lead to a strong sales year for Neal Communities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Homes sales in Lakewood Ranch and region could insulate area from recession

Lakewood Ranch's Neal Communities posts strong May despite nation's economic slump.

  • East County
  • Opinion
This home on Spanish Drive South put us in the holiday spirit last year.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2017
Light up the Observer

We're looking for the best holiday light displays from Longboat Key to Bird Key. Have a submission? Send it our way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Confidential document appears at Town Hall

Commissioner Gene Jaleski submitted a Longboat Key Club pro-forma statement dated August 2006 to the town last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
We The Kings will be among the bands performing at Rock Out for a Cause.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 8, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rock Out for a Cause

Bradenton favorites We The Kings will headline this benefit for Taking Back Lives, Manatee Glens, Solve Maternity Homes, Family Network on Disabilities, Honor Animal Rescue and the Food Bank of Manatee tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A condominium at The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, recently selling for $5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 16, 2018
The Beaches Residences condo tops weekly sales at $5 million

Longboat real estate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Work has been done in Myakka City on a lot that will host the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
  • By Guest Author |
  • October 27, 2021
With Sarasota Medieval Fair approaching, Myakka City resident questions landowners agritourism goals

Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka City, Manatee County's special election, environment all topics of letter writers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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