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Longboat Key is one of several area beaches under a no-swim advisory.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2018
No-swim advisory issued on barrier islands

Lido Key, Longboat Key and Siesta Key are all under a no-swim advisory after tests showed elevated bacteria levels — a phenomenon associated with Hurricane Michael.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city has yet to revisit its Cultural Park Master Plan, as depicted above in a 2007 rendering, but other organizations are working to create a vision for the bayfront property.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2014
Consulting firm to discuss bayfront master plan

As part of the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 visioning process, Visit Sarasota County is hosting a consulting group to learn about other public/private cultural and park developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zach Kleer proved to be a fierce competitor.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dodgeball Finals (VIDEO)

Select teachers and students faced off today for the championship title of the "Mann Up Against Cancer" Dodgeball Tournament at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
"The adage, 'The way I learned worked for me, it'll work for my kid,' is bunk. Children learn differently now," DeJong-Richter CEO Tracy Richter said.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 25, 2015
Manatee Technical College hosts Educational Futures Conference

Manatee Technical College, Manatee County School District hosts Educational Futures Conference

  • East County
  • News
The sheriff’s office said the suspect was shown wearing a blue baseball cap, a dark long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans and gray athletic shoes during both incidents overnight, covering his face with a red bandana. Courtesy image.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota temples vandalized with anti-Semitic messages

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify the suspect responsible for the damage at Temple Emanu-El and Temple Sinai.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ominous clouds, rains and wind already are affecting Longboat Key today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2011
Longboat expects gloomy weather today

The island has rain chances of 60%, as well as heavy wind gusts, courtesy of a low level tropical system coming in from the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fast n Fresh owners Lesley and Michael Harb are eager to open their second location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2011
Fast n Fresh signs lease for Main Street

The owners of Fast n Fresh today signed a lease for a roughly 2,800-square-foot space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Learn more about these stories in today's Daily Headlines
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 2, 2013

Today's Stories: IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pattigeorge's; School Board approves special referendum; Town hears another call for tower alternative; Eva Rey in review: year two

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bayfront Park opened in July 2017. Town leaders are planning to resod it later this summer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 27, 2021
Longboat dog park lovers happy to hear of resodding plans

Bayfront Park's dog park has had some wear and tear since opening in July 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city hired Jerry Fogle to assume the new role of parks and recreation director.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2016
Sarasota hires parks and recreation director

Jerry Fogle, the manager of the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, will lead the city's effort to create more active parks offerings.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Stephen Leatherman — Dr. Beach — tells the approximately 4 million "Today Show" viewers that the best beach in the country for 2011 is the Siesta Key Public Beach. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Siesta Key Public Beach named No. 1 in the U.S.

Sarasota County officials were more than happy to join a crew from 'The Today Show' on the beach at 8 a.m. May 27 to celebrate Siesta's ascension to the No. 1 spot on the annual Top 10 Beaches list of Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
FDOT will try to find $60 million to fund a diverging-diamond-style interchange to ease traffic at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 25, 2014
Counties commit to interchange improvements

The Manatee and Sarasota County commissions passed resolutions today supporting accelerated construction of a diverging-diamond-style interchange to ease traffic at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pamela Letts |
  • November 3, 2010
My View

A doctor's experience with Medicare

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Emma Littlefield, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary, leads the pack as she safely uses the crosswalk.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 5, 2016
Braden River takes charge on the crosswalk

Braden River Elementary hosts National Walk to School Day this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce  president Heather Kasten congratulated Four Winds Network Services for winning Small Business of the Year.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 28, 2020
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses with virtual presentation

The 2020 Frank G. Berlin Small Business Awards were held on Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Gray cat lost near Observer office

A 5-year-old tabby cat named Max has been missing since Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 18, 2012
Dec. 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rats discovered at Town Hall; Board to consider RESTORE projects; and Three Key restaurants receive Golden Spoon awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rev. John Nghia Hoang sprinkles the crowd of pets with holy water after saying a prayer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church hosted an animal blessing ceremony today.

  • East County
  • News
The repairs should not create traffic delays, Florida Department of Transportation officials said.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 18, 2011
Bridge repair starts today

The signal atop the New Pass Bridge that warns motorists when the bridge is about to go up will be repaired today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2010
Buchanan to visit LECOM

Buchanan will speak at the East County medical school from 9:30-10:30 a.m., April 26.

  • East County
  • Schools
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