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Nancy Rozance submitted this photo from Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2015
Longboat photo contest winner: Sept. 24

Nancy Rozance submitted this photo from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Robert Marbut will submit a report to the county in June.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2015
Dr. Robert Marbut to evaluate progress on homelessness initiatives

The national homelessness expert will make at least two visits to survey local stakeholders on their progress.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 7, 2019
Lido Beach gets artsy

On April 6 and 7, the 4th annual Lido Beach Spring Fine Art Festival brought color and pizazz to the pavilion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The roundabout concept was proposed last year after FDOT declined to make Broadway eligible for a crosswalk option, citing it was too dangerous because of the curve in the road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2015
Town will discuss roundabouts with FDOT

A consultant the town of Longboat Key hired to create preliminary designs for roundabouts on Gulf of Mexico Drive at Broadway and Longboat Club Road thinks the island has good chance of getting roundabout approvals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 26, 2019
'Gloria Bell' could have been a flop, but Julianne Moore saves it

Sebastian Lelio's remake of his 2013 film "Gloria" follows a divorced mother of two trying to navigate her fifties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 27, 2020
Barrier islands be alert

Sarasota’s new transportation plan includes projects that will affect the residents of the keys. Now is the time to assure the islands are heard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The revised sign ordinance is nearly five months in the making.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2015
City Commission to make decision on sign ban

On Monday, the City Commission will discuss an ordinance banning the placement of private signs in the public right of way — regulations that warrant further vetting, according to the city Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Left turns off U.S. 301 to Ringling Boulevard and Main Street are OK once again.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2019
Downtown left turns OK once again

Sarasota road project wraps up, returning flow to normal around U.S. 301, Main Street and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jayden Green. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2019
Star on the rise at Braden River High School

Sophomore wins Braden River Idol with original song

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The land at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive has been vacant since November 2018 when the last building of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was torn down.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 14, 2020
Settlement deadline passes in Colony case

Unicorp claims COVID-19 concerns made meeting March 31 date impossible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 12, 2018
Cops Corner: Officer pulls struggling dog from canal

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Observer wins 20 Local Media Association awards

Local Media Association, made up of 2,000 newspapers in U.S. and Canada, announced the winners of its 2013 Editorial Contest Monday. The Observer Group won a total of 20 awards among eight of its newspapers, making it the third top company winner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 14, 2014
Lighthouse Point home sells for $2.96 million

A home in Lighthouse Point tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Klauber
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

In honor of Christmas, we collected your best head-shaking holiday stories. From expired turkeys to mischievous squirrels, these are the memories these readers won't soon forget.

  • East County
  • News
Olivia Danko rounds the bases in celebration against Sarasota. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2018
Mustangs excited by final countdown

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
A toothy, thankful grin

Creekwood Dental hosted its second annual Giving Thanks with a Smile free dentistry day Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 14, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 14

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 14

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ben Delaney rows during the 2011 World Rowing Junior Championships. Photo courtesy USRowing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Former Sarasota Crew rower makes U.S.roster for 2017 World Rowing Championships

He won a national championship with the Crew in 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Quarterback Dominic Caldwell is one of Riverview's top players to watch this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2015
Football Preview: Riverview High

After failing to win a district game last season, the Rams are looking to get back to the playoffs for only the second time in seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brentwood Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 21, 2019
Brentwood Elementary to hold vigil for 9-year-old killed on way to school

The event will be at Brentwood Elementary, located at 2500 Vinson Avenue in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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