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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Key population grows 1.04% in one year

Longboat's population increased from 6,921 residents in 2011 to 6,993 residents in 2012, according to new Census data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Approximately 600 students participated in the event put on by the Interact Club.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 30, 2013
Pine View unofficially breaks Guinness World Record

Students spread soy butter and jelly on 5,721 sandwiches to break the Guinness World Record of amount of sandwiches made in an hour.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
Obituary: David Kovalsky

David Kovalsky, 64, of Sarasota, died May 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy image.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 2, 2013
Sarasota County schools select School-related Employee of the Year

The Sarasota County School District named Merscilla Gill as School-Related Employee of the Year for her positivity and commitment to the workplace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Two-lane Fruitville support

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Future Sarasota Ballet company member Edward González and Director of Sarasota Ballet Iain Webb.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 8, 2013
Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez joins Sarasota Ballet

One of seven Cuban defectors in the corps de ballet of Cuban National Ballet will join Sarasota Ballet's company.

  • Arts + Culture
There was a shooting on Orange Avenue last night - learn more in today's daily headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 15, 2013
April 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Orange Avenue shooting; Rosemary catalyst project scheduled for May discussion; Students advance to Odyssey of the Mind world competition; The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity; Black Tie Untied

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The workshop will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2014
Commission to discuss budget at special workshop

Town staff is expected to present ways to address a $307,000 budget deficit at next year's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taussig, center
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Taussig celebrates 30 years as a notary; Sand Cay receives certificate of excellence; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department had been accredited through the voluntary process since 2002.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2014
Sarasota Police Department loses accreditation

The Sarasota Police Department announced today that it withdrew from an accreditation process last month after discovering past compliance issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has a signed a two-year deal with Staffing Connection/Action Labor to outsource its crossing guard services.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 22, 2014
Sheriff's Office outsources crossing guard services

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has contracted with a Ft. Lauderdale-based firm to take over its crossing guard duties for local schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seized a monocled cobra, among seven venomous reptiles, from a Sarasota man last week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 30, 2014
Sarasota man caught with illegal deadly snakes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission last week charged 20-year-old Nick Mitchell with unlawful possession of venomous reptiles, including four cobras.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new millage rate is expected to generate an extra $954,397 in tax revenue.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 22, 2014
Commission to adopt budget, millage rate tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission is expected to raise the millage rate to 2.1763 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A replica of the Walker Guest House, designed by Sarasota architect Paul Rudolph and located on Sanibel Island, will come to The Ringling in 2015.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 10, 2014
Sarasota Architectural Foundation to reproduce Walker Guest House

The architectural foundation is teaming up with the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art to construct a replica of an iconic Sarasota School of Architecture building.

  • Arts + Culture
Sherry Janes (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Sherry Janes

Sherry Janes founded The Sarasota Singles Society last November.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 11-unit Infinity condo will overlook the Gulf.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2014
Site work begins on Infinity condo

The long-awaited project at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive will bring 11 luxury condo units to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Orlando
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Obituary: Maurice V. Orlando

Maurice V. Orlando, 91, of Longboat Key, died April 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Channel 7 WWSB ABC news reporter interviews Principal Bill Stenger by the raft. Photo by Laurie Rahn
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 21, 2014
Principal floats for school fundraiser

Willis Elementary students took aim at their principal after raising nearly $42,000.

  • East County
  • News
Thomas Buchter speaks at a 2013 event celebrating the construction of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Selby Gardens CEO announces retirement

Thomas Buchter, who has served as the president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens since 2009, announced that he plans to retire in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Preliminary taxable values within the city of Sarasota grew 5.5% to $7.2 billion this year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 29, 2014
Sarasota taxable values continue to climb

Preliminary taxable values for Sarasota County indicate a 6.4% increase to $43.4 billion in the current fiscal year over 2013. April employment figures show more positive economic news for the region.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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