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By Ryan Butler |
September 18, 2017

Off-duty Longboat officers provide Zota security

As hotel seeks new security company, town police fill in on their own time.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
July 7, 2010

Business Observer 07.08.10

Neal Communities had 29 closings in the month of June, the third highest month in closings since 1999.

East County
News

By Jack Short |
December 17, 2015

Banan Place residents have flood of stormwater worries

A group of homeowners say the county’s plan to address flooding on Siesta Key won’t help their street.

Siesta Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
March 7, 2013

Coyotes threaten neighborhood animals

McIntosh Meadows residents report three missing cats.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
March 29, 2019

Milestones of our times

Often times, noteworthy historical events pass us by with little fanfare or recognition. Here are two that illustrate the richness of Longboat Key and one that's just plain fun.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
March 26, 2015

Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.26.2015

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Bret Hauff |
January 17, 2018

Longboat's outgoing public works director remembers 17-year tenure

Juan Florensa has had significant impact on Longboat Key in the nearly two decades that he lead the town's public works department.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
April 22, 2015

Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.15 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

East County
Real Estate

By Molly Schechter |
October 10, 2011

Black Tie Standout of the Week

India Lambert and Seaman HR Clarence Cheaves, U.S. Navy at the NAACP Freedom Awards Dinner, October 6 at the Hyatt. Seaman Cheaves is stationed in Pensacola; "HR" stands for Hospitalman Recruit. His step father is Sarasota County Chapter NAACP president Trevor Harvey.

Arts + Culture

By Heidi Kurpiela |
April 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Vinyl Music Fest

Sarasota's third annual VMF kicked off April 8 at Michael's On East. DJs Honorebel, Cosmo, Infect and Anthony Martin kept the ballroom hopping until 2 a.m.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2009

In Brief

Community News and Notes

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 20, 2015

Judge orders Colony board to fix units

A Sarasota County court order mandates the moldy and rotting Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units be fixed.

Longboat Key
News

By Loren Mayo |
October 17, 2010

Selby Gardens features concert al fresco

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held its Fall Music Series Sunday, featuring a 'Bach to Rock' performance by the Sarasota Brass Quintet.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
January 13, 2015

Ranch showcases new films comes to Ranch

The Inspiration Academy will show 35 national and international films competing for a 'Best of Fest' award.

East County
News

By Amanda Morales |
June 28, 2016

Digging up history

Members of the public help archaeologists learn about life during the Manasota midden.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 3, 2009

Fifth-grader crowned champion

Sarasota resident and Pine View School student Olivier Bellanger was crowned as the new 2009 Florida state champion in the World Karting Association/Florida Karting Championship Series Rotax Mini-Max 125cc class.