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  • By Eric Garwood and Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 20, 2019
City keeps an eye on Longbeach Village parking

Commission has been offered solutions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
Ranch YMCA to offer golf lessons

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA will begin offering golf programs Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gulf Coast Builders Xchange Chairman Lem Sharp, original executive director Gil Waters and current executive director Mary Dougherty-Slapp are proud their organization promotes its members doing business with members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Builders Xchange celebrates 60 years

For the last 60 years, the Gulf Coast Builders Xchange has played a vital role in shaping development and policy in the Sarasota area.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Foundation Chairman Bob Simmons with Vice Mayor David Brenner, board members Warren Simonds and Jeff Mayers, Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown and Tom Aposporos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
LBK Foundation to kick off $1 million campaign

The nonprofit organization's first priority is to generate funds to assist a future medical facility with startup costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Economic development coordinator resigns; New Sarasota library foundation forms; Tree removed from North Sarasota park

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 23, 2015
Commission opts for Sarasota County dispatch offer

The majority of the Longboat Key Town Commission gave Town Manager Dave Bullock consensus Monday at its workshop to take Sarasota County up on its offer to provide dispatch service for the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event will feature all-you-can-eat fish and other fried fare.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Historical Society Fish Fry

The Historical Society's annual fundraiser takes place tonight at Cedars Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
Longboat Key - Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of June 4 through June 10, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2017
Top Story - September: Sarasota, Manatee teams assess Irma damage

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kurt Schultheis David Brenner says he has "no regrets" about stepping down as a commissioner after two terms of service.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Brenner leaves at the top of his game

David Brenner said he was proud to be part of a commission that shifted to take 'more of an activist approach' to combat issues such as pension debt and beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 5, 2016
Longboat Key stages Ron Johnson art exhibit

Ron Johnson's lifelong passion was photography. He participated in every Town Hall art exhibit after his two terms as mayor.

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  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 3, 2015
Manatee County School District seeks committee members

Individuals interested in the open Manatee County School District Audit Committee positions must apply by Aug. 14.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's deputies are collecting evidence from homeowners, Lakewood Ranch Community Development District's and the community's homeowners' association.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 17, 2015
Youth vandalize property in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

More than a dozen stop, speed and golf cart crossing signs were knocked down, among other damages.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 3, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Oct. 22 through Oct. 28, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Mable Ringling (left) sits on a bench with Ca’ d’Zan guests.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 9, 2017
Garden Club celebrates 90 years

The club was created in 1927 by some of Sarasota's most notable names.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Damon Murray and Sam Jackson already both received a pair of scholarship offers this summer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 1, 2015
Recruiting Trail

Lakewood Ranch High football players Sam Jackson and Damon Murray both have received multiple college offers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Linda Stokes celebrates her husband Joe's showing in the school board election. He moves to a runoff against incumbent Scott Hopes in November.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2018
More change could be on horizon for Manatee school board

One incumbent school board member falls, another moves to runoff in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Leslie Russell and Don Brown
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 6, 2010
Cedars throws Holiday party

It was a Welcome Back party with a holiday theme at The Cedars on Dec. 6 as residents gathered for a festive evening. They enjoyed good food and conversation with all in good spirits. In addition to exchanging stories of their activities during months away, plans were discussed for the holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Solvita model is one of 41 homes featured in this year's tour. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2013
Home tour traffic on the rise

Nearly 30% more visitors stopped by Lakewood Ranch visitor centers this weekend, compared to last year.

  • East County
  • News
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