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A traffic circle at the intersection at Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive has been under consideration for years. (eric garwood)
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 23, 2019
Longboat officials identify transportation priorities

Ensuring resiliency of existing transportation systems and designing new, streamlined ones were among top priorities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Letters to the Editor

White elephant indeed; Scrap lobbyist contract

  • East County
  • Opinion
Reports of fish kills associated with red tide have been detected on Beer Can Island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2015
Top Story — November: Red tide fish kills washing ashore on Longboat Key

Red tide algae blooms have been detected off the coast in both Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen LaPensee co-founded Holmes Beach-based LaPensee Plumbing & Pools with her husband, Michael, in 1985. Karen LaPensee now runs the firm, which had $3 million in 2012 revenues, with her son, Greg LaPensee, pictured here.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 2, 2013
Plug the Holes

A plumbing business treated the recession like an opportunity to enter new markets, not fall back. The gutsy moves have started to come together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 2, 2016
Film review: 'The Finest Hours'

A true story honoring the brave

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
O's shortstop Manny Machado plays catch with Jonathan Schoop pregame.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2018
Orioles baseball returns to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Businesses such as Kawha Coffee have voluntarily switched to paper straws, but city officials are concerned about the costs associated with more stringent regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 21, 2019
City considers new rules on plastics

Before moving forward with new regulations, officials want to examine how any changes might affect businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • January 17, 2014
City, county announce Martin Luther King Jr. Day closures

Most city and county administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2015
WATCH: Zach Gilliland

WATCH: Zach Gilliland

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 5, 2016
Longboat Harbour welcomes residents back to paradise

Longboat Harbour hosted a "Welcome Back to Paradise" bash to welcome residents back to the key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 30, 2011
VIDEO: Sage Hall puts 'I do' into cinematic films

Wedding videographers may need to step up their game. This behind-the-camera wonder woman is turning those magical 'I do' moments into epic cinematic films.

  • Arts + Culture
Kim Kern and Steve Sweney, founders of Consider It Done, will check off your to-do list.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Consider It Done

Consider It Done founders Steve Sweney and Kim Kern will do just about anything.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosemary District residents have pushed for more thoughtful planning after the city authorized the construction of more than 1,500 residential units in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2019
Commission to discuss Rosemary District zoning

City staff is optimistic an overlay district can improve the quality of growth in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Putterman works on display in Maine

Lido Key resident Florence Putterman's works will be displayed in the 'Entwined Metaphors' exhibit at the Palmina S. and Stephen F. Pace Galleries of Art at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, in Fryeburg, Maine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2014
Florida couple sentenced in Hill Air Force Base bribery case

Florida couple sentenced in Hill Air Force Base bribery case

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Megan Piggott as the Library Lady and Pedro Leos as Tomás .
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 6, 2020
FST shines a light on libraries

In placing chldren’s libraries in the spotlight, ‘Tomás and the Library Lady’ runs through Feb. 22 at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 12, 2011
FAMILY REUNION: USS Sarasota crew reunites

About 30 former crew members of the USS Sarasota Naval ship visited Sarasota this week, 20 years after the group's inaugural reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2010
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