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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Obituary: David Lund

David Lund, 80, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 5, 2012
April 5: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
Our View: How to simplify budget talks

The Longboat Key budget process reminds us of nature's annual course with the Key's beloved swans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tropical Storm Debby brought rain and heavy winds to the Key. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
2013: Hope for calm; prepare for storm

Last year's Tropical Storm Debby was a reminder about the importance of having an emergency plan in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
FSU/Asolo Conservatory's "Antigone" runs from April 8 through April 27.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 2, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Elijah Liles
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Celebrate Learning; Student run city; Dragonfly Cafe; Thesis work on display

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
SIDELINES

RiverDawgs try to hit one out of the park; Mustangs finish as runners-up; Lakewood Ranch sweeps Sarasota; Bulldog football squads earn multiple victories

  • East County
  • Sports
Iain Webb, Emily Walsh, Scott King and Bob King. Courtesy Cliff Roles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 31, 2012
Scene & Heard

Stringing the season together; Writing 'Nemo'; Musicians are here to stay; All in the Family

  • Arts + Culture
Now that James and Misdee Miller have purchased the Sarasota Polo Club, players such as Southside Polo's Buck Schott will be able to continue playing polo for years to come.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 15, 2018
Sarasota Polo Club sale finalized

James and Misdee Miller purchase the facility and will continue to run equine-related events.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
News briefs

SCAT station on drawing board; County plunges into water park negotiations; Beruff appointed to healthcare commission

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2012
Authorities locate missing man

Christopher Babauta, 28, who was last seen Aug. 8, was found Aug. 21 in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • News
A citizens group wanted a view of Bird Key Park that would be unobstructed by signage. Photo by Katie Hendrick
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
Group seeks fewer signs, more scenery

FDOT signed off on the removal of 88 signs from a two-and-a-half mile stretch after citizens organized to express concerns about sign pollution near Key attractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Police have not filed charges against the driver.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota Police close U.S. 41 to investigate crash

Sarasota Police closed a portion of U.S. 41 near downtown early Sunday, April 14, after a vehicle struck two pedestrians the previous night, according to a news release.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2015
OUR VIEW | EMS dispatch: Take the risk

It’s a common dilemma: the devil you know versus the one you don’t. In spite of the angst, Longboat should stay the course: Make the switch. If it doesn’t work, change again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Florida Senate — District 23: Frank Alcock

Alcock will face Greg Steube in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This is one of two historic Whitney Beach cottages that Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake wants to preserve.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 21, 2017
Save the cottages

Longboat Key Historical Society President Michael Drake has secured the perfect place for the organization to have a home. Now it’s up to Longboaters: Is town history worth preserving?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dan Sidler, the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's new director of communications and marketing, was born and raised in Switzerland and now has dual citizenship. He is also fluent in German. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Alliance hires marketing director

Dan Sidler will become the voice of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance as it works to become the 'go-to' place for businesses.

  • East County
  • News
Moving election day could mean longer terms for sitting City Commissioners.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2018
City to consider referendum language

Sarasota officials have 75 words to communicate major changes to the city's election system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Bertsch watches Preston Severs hit a drive during the camp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch youth golf camp relies on newest technology

Data tracked include club speed, launch angle and attack angle.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. John Yee, the medical director of Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, has led his center to a national award.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earns a feel-good award

Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine honored for its clinical outcomes, patience satisfaction.

  • East County
  • News
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