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The building official does management and administrative work in the town’s Planning Zoning and Building Department.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 19, 2014
Building official Wayne Thorne resigns

Thorne's last day is Aug. 21. Building inspector Tony Sapuppo will take on the role of building official temporarily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Gary, speaker Wendell Porter and club president Ken Marsh.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 5, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club gathers for November meeting

The monthly meeting hosted speaker Wendell Porter on climate and energy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents are tasked with electing three district representatives to the City Commission this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 1, 2015
Candidates emerge for commission seats

As two recently appointed city commissioners settle into their new positions, candidates - including those appointees - are beginning to file paperwork for the March city election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sam Johnson and Matthew Petitt serve ribs from station Venice Fire Rescue.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 14, 2015
Competition heats up for rib cook off

Firefighters from throughout Sarasota County spent hours smoking, grilling and seasoning racks of pork ribs for the 12th annual Sarasota Firefighters Rib Cook Off.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 27, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: I'll let myself out, thanks

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas will add a co-ed softball league to their MVP Sports and Social club in August.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sporting league's primary goal is laughter

  • East County
  • Sports
Cartographer Andy Woodruff figured out the effects on sunrises and sunsets with permanent Daylight Saving or permanent Standard Time.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 14, 2018
The dark side of Daylight Saving Time

Let's reconsider that push to mess with our clocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nikki Marceus practices her hammer throw at Booker High. The hammer throw is Marceus' favorite.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2017
Booker High thrower using 'superpower' for chance at scholarship

The junior took time away from the sport, but now refuses to throw away her shot.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch attacking midfielder Maddison "Gi" Krstec is committed to play at the University of Maryland next season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch soccer star attacks with grace and power

The Mustangs' senior captain is committed to Maryland

  • East County
  • Sports
Hatchlings head toward the Gulf after hatching. Nests often contain between 100 and 120 eggs, but only one in 1,000 hatchlings typically survives to maturity. (File photo)
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 9, 2014
Key organizations prepare for turtle-nesting season

Beginning May 1, members and volunteers of Longboat Key Turtle Watch as well as Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol will be out before dawn each morning, walking the sandy shores in search of nests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2014
Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The City Commission last considered implementing paid parking in 2013 — when the city approved, then retracted, a charge for parking in the downtown garages.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2016
Downtown Improvement District endorses on-street paid parking

The group criticized the city’s current approach to parking management, calling for the implementation of a comprehensive plan that charges for the use of premium spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
'A normal person doesn’t understand why you would take two months of your life to put on a show,' David Walker says. 'They just don’t get it, and if they don't get it, then they really aren't going to get me.'
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 7, 2013
'Master of the House'

Even if it feels like Manatee Players' 'Les Miserables' costume designer David Walker will never get there, the sew must go on.

  • Arts + Culture
Hurricane Dorian ended up missing us on the gulf coast, much to the relief of beachgoers who still had to contend with summer showers.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2019
Longboat Key Year in Review: 2019

Take a look back through the past year of news, features and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2010
Summerfield resident challenges HOA rules

Joani Ellis has had a $1,600 fine since 2006 for having too many decorative items in her yard. She says the rules need to change.

  • East County
  • News
Karen Clark drives her golf cart south on Tara Boulevard. She and many others attended the Oct. 6 county commission meeting. "Im hopeful they’ll leave our roads untouched," Clark said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 14, 2015
Residents hopeful for commissioner support

Palm Aire and Tara residents are confident to keep their carts after the Manatee County Commissioners decided to take no action on the golf cart ordinance proposal.

  • East County
  • News
Firefighters cut off the deck of the Chart House building to ensure the blaze was completely extinguished.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2013
Chart House deck fire sparks investigation

The State Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of the blaze that caused approximately $25,000 worth of damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 17, 2016
Film review: 'Indignation'

'Indignation' shines a light on fate and its elusive grasp.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Obituary: Jayne McAuliff

Jayne McAuliff, 89, of Longboat Key and Lake Geneva, Wis., died April 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Firefighter of the Year Todd DePatie
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue awards top honors

Todd DePatie named firefighter of the year and Casey Lambert is named officer of the year in East Manatee Fire Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
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