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Mayor Jack Duncan, left, and Vice Mayor Terry Gans listen to a budget discussion Monday at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2015
Commission fills $426,067 deficit with general fund money

Rising capital and operating fund balances led to a $426,067 deficit. To address the issue, Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock asked for something he rarely requests: General fund dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival ALUM SPOTLIGHT: Director Amy Seimetz Interview and More Sizzling SFF Hot List Recommendations!

Sarasota Film Festival ALUM SPOTLIGHT: Director Amy Seimetz Interview and More Sizzling SFF Hot List Recommendations!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2014
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alycia Craft said she's glad the work in Emerald Harbor is being done — it's been a long time coming, she said.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 16, 2018
Emerald Harbor construction pleases residents

It's been a long time coming for replacing the water and sewer pipes, and resurfacing the roads, in Emerald Harbor, residents say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 27, 2017
Improv Ambassador: Will Luera takes improv overseas

Will Luera reflects on Saudi Arabia improv comedy tour.

  • Arts + Culture
Ali Yawn.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.19.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.19.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
LLSA Chamber makes a challenge

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce will host the second Longboat Key Challenge this weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2015
Fire district honors employees

The East Manatee Fire Rescue District recognized 22 employees during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting last night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Historical Society gets a new logo

Here's one for the history books: The Longboat Key Historical Society has a new logo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Power and Light line specialist Johnny Allison has the automated lateral switch he is about to install on the 4100 block of 45th Street East in Bradenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2016
Florida Power and Light switch should power improvements

New Smart Grid technology installed for William H. Bashaw and surrounding community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 18, 2010
Backflow inspections to begin

The town's free inspections for backflow prevention devices Key-wide will begin in the next couple of months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chase Sharp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The Lakewood Ranch linebacker talks his best piece of advice and his love of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.17.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rudy and Cindy Branson with their son Brad at the 2014 Pineapple Drop in Downtown Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 31, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.31.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fanny, formerly known as Fendi, was the last animal from the Napier raid to find a forever home. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 17, 2015
Honor finds home for Napier pets

Fanny, a Siamese cat, was the last Napier's raid animal to find a forever home Jan. 23.

  • East County
  • News
Former Longboat Key Town Manager Bruce St. Denis. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2011
St. Denis receives 401k match totaling $10,161

The amount was not included in the $268,364.81 severance package.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2016
Families welcome fall at Bay Preserve

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts residents at Bay Preserve for the 2016 Fall Family Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Bustle
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 4, 2018
'Operation Finale' offers riveting drama depicting the capture of Adolph Eichmann

Director Chris Weitz's film, "Operation Finale," utilizes tight shots, actors delivering Oscar-worthy performances and gruesome archival footage of concentration camps.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 3, 2018
THE WORD: 20-GREAT-TEEN!

Despite the World of Trump, Washington and the national media, we can continue to turn the tide with our own decorum and the push for economic freedom and prosperity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Zander and Zella Ribar, both 4, present the colors at last year’s Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2018
Calendar — summer 2018

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  • LWR Life
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