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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2010
Longboat Key Club submits suggested code revisions

The Longboat Key Club and Resort submitted a list of seven clarifications to the town's zoning code on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds and John Krasinski in "A Quiet Place." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 16, 2019
Binge Blog: Laughing silently to myself

"Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid" (Netflix) and "A Quiet Place" (Amazon Prime Video) are this week's recommendations from the Sarasota Observer's Binge Blog.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Longboat Key voters approved a bond issue so the town can bury utility lines March 15.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 3, 2016
Town Commission to consider undergrounding fees

Longboat Key town commissioners today forwarded a resolution that sets up a payment plan for the neighborhood undergrounding project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Flying High

Canadian silver medalist Jason Burnett will visit Kids Supergym in Lakewood Ranch this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Though without webbed feet, the common gallinule swims well and is able to navigate soft, muddy terrain with ease.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 11, 2021
Bird of the Week: Common gallinule

These small waterbirds are found in marshy habitats around Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two other developers have previously filed plans with the city expressing their intent to pursue a residential project on the Sarasota Kennel Club site. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2021
Developer plots residences for Sarasota Kennel Club site

A company under contract to purchase the former dog track hopes to build up to 380 units on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 6, 2016
Traffic Part II: Costs mount

Prospective homebuyers express doubts. Beach Bistro lost 22 Longboat patrons in one night because of traffic. The horror stories on traffic are replacing our airline stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Thunder by the Bay has drawn complaints from downtown Sarasota merchants and residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 15, 2016
Thunder by the Bay could roll into Lakewood Ranch

Organizers of motorcycle event are set to announce sites for the 2017 event.

  • East County
  • News
 New College has become a top producer of students who earn prestigious fellowships. They have awarded 74 Fulbright Fellowships to their students over the past 15 years.
  • By Sen. Joe Gruters and Reps.Wengay “Newt” Newton, Will Robinson, Margaret Good, Tommy Gregory and James Buchanan |
  • February 18, 2020
My View: New College is a premier institution, let's not break it

Bill in Tallahassee would make Sarasota college part of FSU system.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
“Andrew believes that health care should be a fundamental right, not a privilege … " — From Democrat  candidate Andrew  Gillum’s website
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 27, 2018
Health care is not a right

Let’s just call all that what it is: socialized, government-controlled  medicine.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 29, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Something fishy's going on here

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Seniors Michelle Tran, Cayton Chrisman and Lyndsey Nguyen all began weightlifting three years ago as a requirement for cheerleading. The girls have since developed a passion for the sport.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2013
Building a champion: BRHS girls weightlifting team

Braden River High girls weightlifting coach and alumnae Ali Lacey wants to bring success to the Lady Pirates girls weightlifting team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 14, 2010
Bird Key phase of MURT plan nears end of trail

Plans for the Bird Key portion of the West Bayfront Multi-Use Recreation Trail (MURT) have been in the works for four-and-a-half years. But for Bird Key, the city of Sarasota is approaching the end of the trail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 25-acre Sarasota Kennel Club has been abandoned since it closed in late 2019. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2022
SRQ Airport Authority confirms lawsuit approved to stop apartments at dog track site

The Sarasota Bradenton Airport Authority has voted to pursue legal action against the city of Sarasota over apartments near the runway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission also approved amendments to its Comprehensive Plan at Town Hall tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 11, 2011
Maximum millage rate: 1.946 mills

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed not to set the millage rate any higher than 1.946 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 9, 2018
Braden River High School Students Prove they are Technically Advanced

Braden River High School TSA club wins Outstanding School Award at state competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
There's still time to show your holiday spirit

There's still time to get into the holiday spirit. The Longboat Observer's judges will finish making their lists of the island's best and brightest decorations for the annual "Light Up the Keys" contest this week and deliver special stocking stuffers to winners Friday, Dec. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 16, 2022
Eggstravaganza egg hunt puts families in the Easter spirit in Sarasota

More than 1,000 families gather at the Mall at University Town Center for egg hunts and live entertainment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 15, 2021
Patrons enjoy Outdoor Spring Market's return at UTC

Locals celebrate new season at UTC's Outdoor Spring Market

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chris Donnelly.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Chris Donnelly

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks his lacrosse vision and his best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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