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Track 1 Benefits Managing Partner Ron Krupa, right, was one of four panelists to discuss impacts of health-care reform legislation. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
News Briefs

Linger Lodge cell tower burglarized; Local business professionals weigh in on Obamacare

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2013
OUR VIEW: The high cost of police

As of Tuesday and Wednesday, when the Sarasota City Commission resumed its budget discussions, commissioners faced a projected $2.54 million budget shortfall for the upcoming 2013-2014 fiscal year, beginning Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Brian Kenney stands in front of Whitney Beach Plaza, which is currently 85% vacant.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2011
Energy source

Brian Kenney's work uniform is often a T-shirt, jeans and Converse sneakers. At 35, he's younger than the average Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ray Alexander is the owner of Engel & Völkers Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2011
Engel & Volkers has new Key office

The new Mediterranean Plaza office will serve as the center of the Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key branch's new vacation division.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 10, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: News you can use: Beware of the chair

A recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise says that even minor bouts of physical activity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2014
Commissioners approve $954,397 tax increase

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks tax increases in 2015 to offset declining revenues and pricey beach projects next summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota firefighter and tile setter Tom Didiego lends a helping hand at Save Our Seabirds. "There was an immediate need here," he said. "I'm just glad I could help." Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Firefighter lays foundation for renovation at SOS

The hospital floors at Save our Seabirds were once layers of peeling linoleum held together with duct tape. But thanks to the help of some Parrotheads and a Sarasota firefighter, the floors are the latest piece of the renovation puzzle at the nonprofit organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Buccaneer is schedule to open in 2019.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Menu of restaurants is growing

The Columbia Restaurant Group, The Chiles Restaurant Group and The Shore are all making moves in 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 14, 2018
Developers break ground on Siesta Key condo project

Two of the six units are sold. Prices range from $3.99 million to $4.8 million

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cars waited in line to re-enter the island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2017
Top Story - September: Longboat Key reopens to residents after Irma

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2015
Our next president?

What a sad commentary that a man who espouses a government that confiscates your life and your property is gaining traction.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2010
News Briefs 04.22.10

The trial of former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter for DUI manslaughter has been postponed until May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 3, 2018
Weekly report from Longboat Key police

Wayward raft and dead peacock reported

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 20, 2013
Founders Club names new head pro

The Founders Club recently named Chris Adams as its new head golf professional.

  • East County
  • Sports
Submitted by Julie Becker. Casa del Mar Beach Resort. Owners and guests gathered Thursday, Dec. 5, to decorate the resort’s Christmas tree.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Robin Hartill at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The plaza's developer has received new commitments from AIO Cellular, Amscot, Holistic for Pets and Popi’s Place.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 23, 2013
River Club Plaza announces new tenants

Casto, the developer of the plaza at the southeast intersection of State Road 70 and Interstate 75, recently received commitments from a wave of new tenants.

  • East County
  • News
The new Emergency Services Director, Rich Collins, came to Sarasota from Osceola County. His first official day was Monday.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 7, 2014
New director introduced at Emergency Services awards

The Sarasota County Emergency Services department held its quarterly awards for outstanding employees and promoted officers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeffery Kin and Walter Price play Clown 1 and Clown 2 in "The 39 Steps" where they run a comedic marathon and switch between over 30 different characters and objects.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 16, 2015
The 39 Steps: Sidekicks Center Stage

In “The 39 Steps” at The Players Theatre (running from Sept. 30 to Oct. 11), character actors Walter Price and Jeffery Kin take on enough roles for an ensemble of 30.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
News Briefs

Prominent Siesta lot again for sale; County seeks vendors for crosswalk lighting; Crunch time for school storm prep

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Reception options exist; Smoke detectors should be maintained

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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