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Kenny Barr. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2014
Barr dished out friendship, community support

Longtime restaurateur Kenny Barr died May 8. He was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2014
Lido Key raccoons pose problems for county

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The accident occurred around 10:15 a.m., Wednesday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2011
Driver dies in S.R. 70 crash

An accident at the intersection of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70 yesterday proved fatal to one and left three others with injuries.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 16, 2014
SANCA delivers paperwork, regains charitable status

SANCA officials say a contract with Sarasota County will fund more staff to prevent future oversights.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 10, 2010
Let the season celebration begin!

The Longboat Observer invites all residents to stop by the office at 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive for muffins and coffee on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Matthew Nessetti,  Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Longboat Key resident Dr. Irwin “Irv” Becker and Anne Marie Dozier worked at the AllCare Medical Center on Longboat Key. File photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 15, 2018
AllCare Medical Center closing Longboat practice

The practice, which opened in March 2016, will close by the end of the month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 Shell Road is now over grown with grass, unable to be identified from a property owner’s lawn. Shell Road was formally vacated in 1981 and, 35 years later, Siesta Key residents fear they are losing access to beaches.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 21, 2016
Shell Road history illustrates fight for beach access on Siesta

A Siesta Key resident’s decision to sue the county over the vacation of a waterfront road has prompted debate over public beach access, but this is not the first time the subject has been hoisted into the spotlight.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Corey Murphy tees off at Bobby Jones Golf Club — a municipal-owned course to which the city is attempting to attract more visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2015
What does the future hold for Bobby Jones Golf Club?

Amid privatization talks, the committee tasked with mapping out a plan for the long-term viability of Bobby Jones is keeping all its options on the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By James Campbell |
  • April 8, 2013
Buchanan tax forum well-received by public

Buchanan tax forum well-received by public

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
Comment: Hoops madness hits early out east

The tournament seeds have been announced, and the brackets are set.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 1, 2009
Transients rarely serve time, nor pay for crimes

Sarasota's habitual offenders, mainly transients, usually escape time in jail. And, when fined, they don't pay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Travel Log: Finding Florida

East County residents Ray and Pat Ciemniecki recently completed their journey to all of Florida's 162 state parks.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 7, 2013
Bowden to celebrate birthday in Sarasota

Tickets are still available to Celebrate Life with former Florida State University Football Coach Bobby Bowden Friday, Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"We call it like we see it," Jack Littman-Quinn says of his and his wife's food reviews.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 28, 2014
Food reviewers love to share their meals

Jack and Beth Littman-Quinn started reviewing food because they wanted to have a hobby together. Seven years later, they still enjoy sharing the experience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • July 8, 2009
Johnson leaves legacy of lifelong passion

Williams Douglas "Billy" Johnson, 86, of Longboat Key, died July 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
News Briefs

County Commission OKs Shell Road parking plan; FDOT nixes no right on red at Stickney Point Road

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Caleb Motsinger and Kristen Herhold |
  • October 15, 2014
Business Briefs

Wells Fargo gives third grant to Mote Marine; St. Armands Circle looks to get two new businesses; Beach Residences units sell for combined $5,595,000

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Residents to monitor town efficiency

The majority of the Town Commission wants a committee of Key residents to oversee town operations and offer efficiency suggestions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The schoolhouse still has original and donated desks inside. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 1, 2014
Community school house celebrates 100th birthday

Built in 1914, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse still stands as a symbol of a rural community in eastern Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 22, 2016
The 'Relativity' theory: Exploring Einstein's hidden life

Florida Studio Theatre's new play explores the parts of mathmetician's life that don't quite add up.

  • Arts + Culture
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