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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Letters to the Editor

School Board budget increase unreasonable

  • East County
  • Opinion
Ramsey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Obituary: John David 'J.D.' Ramsey

John David "J.D." Ramsey, 94, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 26.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 24, 2014
Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 24

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 24

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Diane Weisman brings her black Labrador retrievers to join an interfaith pet blessing from Rev. David Marshall of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church and Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates of Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key on Oct. 26.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 3, 2025
Interfaith pet blessing recognizes contributions of furry companions

Faith leaders at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church and Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key teamed up to offer a special blessing to the community's animals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Selby Gardens officials were inspired to seek county funding after seeing other organizations make similar requests for large capital improvements.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2018
County faces questions on project priorities

County funding is a coveted resource for Sarasota organizations embarking upon major capital projects, but how do officials choose recipients of public money?

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 26

Gordon Silver captured this red-bellied woodpecker in a palm tree in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 26

Larry Tibbe captured this cloud formation over Longboat Key Moorings Marina.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2021
East County weather page photo: August 26

Darlene Edelman captured this posing turtle during a kayaking trip on the Braden River.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 26

Melanie Smith captured this photo of a gray heron coming in for a landing on the beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 26

Joanne Hummert captured a swan and its reflection on the Longboat Key Club golf course.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2022
East County weather page photo: May 26

Patrick Cummings got this close-up pic of an alligator and babies at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: May 26

Richard Bottorff captured this red-bellied woodpecker in Saddlebag Creek in Myakka City.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 10, 2022
Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after Longboat Key gas leak

The island's thoroughfare is ready to reopen less than an hour after the initial call.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2009
Manatee launches back-to-school phone line

Parents of children in Manatee County Public Schools now have a convenient way to get back-to-school information.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 8, 2010
Approval dates for Islandside project scheduled

Four dates in March have been reserved by the commission to approve an Islandside project ordinance on second reading.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2010
Residents offer feedback on Fort Hamer Bridge

The U.S. Coast Guard last night hosted a public scoping meeting on the project at Haile Middle School.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Gulf is just feet from North Shore Road (VIDEO)

At high tide, the Gulf of Mexico is extremely close to North Shore Road.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2012
Mustangs win quad match

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 4-0 with victories over Bradenton Christian, Sarasota Christian and Braden River Sept. 5 at Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ray Rajewski is running for the District 3 seat of the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 24, 2012
Rajewski gets early start on fundraising

The District 3 challenger raised $800 in December, according to campaign reports.

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Sy and Carole Klionsky with Eli Groner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Family friend stops for a visit

Israel's Minister of Economic Affairs to the U.S., Eli Groner, gave one of his first public appearances since his appointment Jan. 18, at Temple Beth Israel.

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