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OnlyMoso's Diego Cespedes talks to Sarasota resident Nona Arnholt about how the bamboo grows at Mixon Fruit Farms.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2019
Mixon Fruit Farms has 'magic' harvest

Mixon Fruit Farms' first bamboo harvest is 'magic'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2009
Longboat chief hires new officers

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announces two new police hires and says one more is on the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 5, 2018
Winefest kicks off weekend with the Winemaker Dinner Party

The Winemaker Dinner Party at Sunset was hosted April 5 at the Sarasota Outboard Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Open containers, closed cases

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Since forming in February, the Sure Shot Annie's women's sporting clays shooting group has grown to roughly 40 members.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
Women 'pull' together

Sure Shot Annie's members take their shot at a different kind of shell game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Schools expect a budget shortfall within three years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
School District to discuss millage

School Board members clash over millage increase to solve funding woes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2015
Great information for every LBK taxpayer

Kudos to Town Manager David Bullock and town staffers who produced the online information about the underground-utility referenda. It’s a ‘must-read’ for an informed electorate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
ULI panelists made it clear that none of the recommendations can be implemented until the town and its residents agree to work together.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Review: October 2013, ULI: 'Key should embrace change'

The panel's report urges the town to create a walkable Town Center concept near Publix and scrap its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
Let us hear what you have to say

Let us hear what you have to say

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 17, 2013
Joe on the Go: Making the rounds on Election Night

Joe on the Go: Making the rounds on Election Night

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Oct. 25, Joel Fried, a Siesta resident who also saw Legoman on the beach that morning, did some sleuthing of his own and found the Ego Leonard website with images similar to the Legoman.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
Island Beat: Legoman puts international spotlight on Siesta Key

From coast to coast and across Europe, it appears Legoman has drawn even more attention to the Key than the No. 1 beach ranking this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lynn Larson represents District 1 on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 16, 2011
Larson to run for re-election

Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson will seek a second term in March 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 7, 2020
Dream Weaver Collection celebrates 30 years in Sarasota

On St. Armands Circle, Dream Weaver draws in customers with its artful pieces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Past chair Heather Williams, new chair Lisa Kirkland, incoming chair 2021 Kristi Hoskinson and deputy chair Erik Hanson look forward to a year of continued success for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance welcomes new board

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  • East County
  • News
Brooke Martin receives the Dr. Elinor Crawford Girl Scout College Scholarship and the Lyndi Cyphers Memorial College Scholarship. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Longtime East County Girl Scouts honored

Three Lakewood Ranch High School graduates receive Girl Scouts scholarships for their commitment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County Court Judge Group 4: Connie Mederos Jacobs

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff |
  • October 4, 2019
The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

The Country Club Lifestyle is being Revitalized at Laurel Oak

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Brennan Asplen is sworn in as the new Sarasota County Schools superintendent while his wife Mari Ellen Asplen looks on.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 10, 2020
Asplen sworn in as Sarasota County Schools superintendent

Brennan Asplen said he's ready to begin work to ensure a safe reopening of schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Vice Mayor Mike Haycock, District 4 Commissioner Debra Williams, At-Large Commissioner BJ Bishop, District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold and District 5 Commissioner Maureen Merrigan decipher which projects to prioritize.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 23, 2021
Commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and Bayfront Park Recreational Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Building demolition began in earnest on Aug. 8 at the site of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 15, 2018
Demolition begins in earnest at Colony site

Demolition of the buildings at the site of the former Colony is expected to take 120 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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