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The city worked with merchants and the film crew to coordinate the shooting earlier this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Filming disturbs St. Armands merchants

Despite restrictions on special events in St. Armands Circle during season, film crews are allowed to gather footage in the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim and Linda Lingley, who were accompanied by Ruby, voted at Precinct 209. The couple said they are glad the election is nearly over.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota County sets early voting record

More than 79,000 local voters sent their ballots in through the mail or voted early. But voters who have hit the polls today are relieved for the election to end.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
Colony ruling delayed again until February

Attorneys in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy case continue to debate whether a settlement agreement is legal and if it can be approved next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Private security guards already monitor some areas of downtown, including Pineapple Square businesses.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
Downtown leaders beef up patrol

As merchants and property owners attempt to fight homelessness issues, the Downtown Improvement District moves toward increasing security downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Jen  Blanco Tim Sheredy has coached 43 Junior Golf Association All-American players and two AJGA Players of the Year. He previously worked as a senior instructor at IMG Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2014
Proven Results

Tim Sheredy, owner of the Tim Sheredy Golf Institute, recently began teaching junior golfers out of the River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 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
A three-year contract with the police union includes a pension alternative the town originally proposed in March, at the start of the stalled negotiation process.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 31, 2013
Police union ratifies new contract

The 11 members of the Longboat Key Police Union have ratified a three-year contract offer that commissioners can now approve at their 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olivia Townsend earns her Girl Scout Gold Award by creating a Guide to Adulting website. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
Girl Scouts receive Gold Awards for serving others in east Bradenton

Two Braden River High School graduates earn top Girl Scout honors for helping others.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.2.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jennifer Rust, Jennifer Steube and first timer Sydney Gruters. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 27, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 01.28.16

Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 4, 2014
Administrator recommends maintaining millage rate

The county's roughly $520 million proposed budget provides funding for public radio system improvements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By April Doner |
  • March 7, 2012
Leadership Lessons from the End of the Dial Tone

Leadership Lessons from the End of the Dial Tone

  • Arts + Culture
The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2014
Michael Kors bagged Longboat lot in November

The designer purchased two adjacent vacant Gulf-front lots for $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 26, 2021
Sarasota teacher finishes as runner-up for Florida Teacher of the Year

Fruitville Elementary School teacher Kari Johnson, the Sarasota Schools Teacher of the Year, was one of five finalists for the statewide honor.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 18, 2011
Business Observer

Eager Beaver Car Wash wins community award; Carson elected to U.S. Green Building Council; New College recognized in Princeton's top colleges list; Community Foundation awards financial aid; YMCA selected to receive grant for Hispanic program

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • April 21, 2010
Deal Us In

Best to trust your partner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kinsey Goelz and the Lakewood Ranch softball team finished first in the sport'   s GPA rankings.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2017
Mustangs' class shows in team academic performance

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although the project is still in conceptual phases, this preliminary rendering illustrates the end goal of creating a unified HuB campus when the new apartments are in place.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 26, 2015
Biter plans HuB apartment complex

The Downtown Improvement District endorsed Jesse Biter’s plans for a 90-unit apartment building next to the HuB business incubator at a meeting today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2012
Accident victim looking for witnesses

Lakewood Ranch resident Kim Earley is looking for anyone who saw the traffic crash at 12:30 p.m. March 17, at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
DeShaun Fenwick.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2017
Braden River gets area football season underway

The Pirates play Chatfield High (Colo.) on Aug. 24 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
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