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Town Manager Dave Bullock said he expects Sarasota County to dispatch police officers to the "snake in the toilet" calls the town receives if they do take over the town's dispatch services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2013
Town of Longboat Key will investigate 911 offer

Town staff will continue to work with Sarasota County staff to see if it makes good financial sense to allow the county to take over 911 dispatch services for the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Curt Bradley, pictured prior to Braden River's game against South Fort Myers, admits Venice has had the Pirates number the last two seasons.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2017
Pirates try to halt three-game losing streak against Venice

The return of a senior defensive back gives Braden River confidence.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 27, 2018
Cops Corner: End of the line for this driver

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Freedom Cafeteria Manager Therese Rickrode stands with Shelby King, owner of King Family Farm. Photo submitted by Therese Rickrode.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: School Lunch Week

Students at Freedom Elementary School learned about farming and food during National School Lunch Week Oct. 10-14.

  • East County
  • News
County offices are closed now and Sept. 1.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2016
Manatee County cancels land-use meeting

County offices are closed immediately.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County will repair two humpback bridges on Treasure Boat Way, along with six other bridges on Siesta Key, as part of a $637,000 rehabilitation effort.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2012
Canal connectors bound for rehab

Sarasota County plans to look for contractors to repair eight humpback bridges on Siesta Key in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 1, 2018
Temple Emanu–El welcomes everyone for Passover Seder

Jewish community members gather together to observe Passover at Temple Emanu–El.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ana Isabelle performs in Asolo Rep's production of "EVITA." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 29, 2017
Josh Rhodes and Asolo Rep reinvent the story of a controversial icon

An interview with Josh Rhodes, director and choreographer of Asolo Rep’s groundbreaking production of 'Evita.'

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team captured its fifth-consecutive district title April 17.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2014
PREP SPORTS: Thursday's Recap

Lakewood Ranch softball wins district crown. ODA tennis crowns state champs. ODA sends two to state finals. Lady Thunder win district crown.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 2, 2015
Troubled South Trail building sees new life

A new owner is planning to demolish the partially-built structure at 4420 S. Tamiami Trail, following a $685,000 purchase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Shh! tells Shout to Stop!

A third grassroots organization has stepped forward to fight for its agenda — in an inside voice.

  • April Fools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Our View: Economically, a 'unipole' is it

To hear a wireless communications expert explain Longboat Key's cellphone options, you can see why unipoles on the north end make sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Edye Morton works on a Star of David kneeler that will go in the choir area. She has been doing needlepoint with the group for two years.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 18, 2013
A stitch in time

Church of the Redeemer needlepoint members meet every Thursday to beautify their church. One kneeler can take months to embroider, but the group finds the hobby relaxing.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Citizens show support for Payne Park auditorium

As city staff works on mapping out an updated long-term vision for Payne Park, residents are fighting for the continued preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 30, 2019
Bradley “Brad” Ashman

Bradley “Brad” Ashman, passed peacefully on August 17th, 2019 at the age of 71, surrounded by his loving family.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
James Palmer has earned the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 7, 2019
Who's the man in Lakewood Ranch?

Lakewood Ranch's James Palmer earns a special award from Marquis Who's Who for his lifetime of work in labor relations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 27, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo Gillian Thornton, daughter of owner Gary Thornton, after whom the shop is named, sits in front of the store during its grand opening in July.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2011
Business Observer

Gillian's now on the map of St. Armands Circle; Tennis Gardens among finalists for EDC Hall of Fame; Longboat Key Club to hold job fair for various positions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 19, 2017
AJC director gives lecture on fighting anti-semitism

Supporters of AJC West Coast Florida enjoyed the first lunch and learn of the summer on July 19 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
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