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The Longboat Key Disaster Preparedness Seminar filled Town Hall chambers to capacity. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2014
Brace for Impact

Emergency officials provide up-to-date information residents can use to be prepared this hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 14, 2017
Overlook Park gets cleaned SUP

The paddle board and kayak company Engulfed Adventures pitched in to clean up Overlook Park on Aug. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bay Isles Parkway from Gulf of Mexico Drive to the Harbourside entrance on Harbourside Drive is being repaved this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 29, 2013
Bay Isles Parkway under construction

There will be daily lane closures and some delays for Bay Isles residents. At least one entrance from Bay Isles Parkway into the Longboat Key Publix/CVS Pharmacy will be open at all times.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The stolen pickup Bell was driving is marked with bullet holes following the shootout he had with sheriff's deputies.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 14, 2010
Shoot-out suspect charged in robberies

The 30-year-old man who was involved in a shoot-out with sheriff's deputies has been arrested in connection with five armed robberies of adult-video stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Angela Lindsey and Shriya Balu. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Class act at Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

Mona Jain Middle School student receives surprise award in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Manatee County will change forever

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2010
Town awaits building-fee study results

A permit-fee study being performed for the Planning, Zoning and Building Department has stretched into its 25th month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rachel Roberts, Haley Gillis, instructor Martin Rivenbark, Brianna Naegeli and Lily Meaker
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 18, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Eternal Summer Surf Camp

It's Sunday, July 15, and the surf's up on Anna Maria Island. Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The sculpture, "Vortex," designed by artist Malcolm Robertson, will now count down the days to the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 29, 2016
World Rowing Championships tickets go on sale

The 2017 World Rowing Championships will be held at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 2, 2021
You Observed: Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosts Walk for Water

The club put together a walk to raise money for a community in Peru.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 2: Karen Collins-Fleming

Collins-Flemming will face Donna Barcomb and Robert Neff in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The festival will feature plenty of fun for the whole family.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 10, 2010
Mixon preps for second Harvest Festival

The East County farm will host concerts, a culinary competition and even a movie night to celebrate the harvest season.

  • East County
  • News
Through Dec. 6, residents can respond to a 16-question survey regarding their views of the downtown area.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 2, 2013
Sarasota holds survey on downtown business mix

Over the next week, the city of Sarasota is holding a survey as part of a market study to determine the optimal retail mix for the downtown area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bambi Forristall, Maribeth Phillips, Robert Eddie Dominguez and Kathy Martella helped to make the Community Shoe Box Drive and Reception a success.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Meals on Wheels Plus holds Shoe Box Drive & Reception

Meals on Wheels fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse will provide more than 1,500 homebound seniors with holiday cheer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The data-sharing agreement comes on the heels of the county's approval to open two libraries for Sunday hours
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 10, 2019
County and School Board OK library agreement

The initiative is specifically aimed at increasing digital-resource access for students and educators.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 27, 2014
County voters approve school referendum tax by landslide

Sarasota County voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum Tuesday to extend the lifespan of a supplementary school tax by another four years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 12, 2018
Opening Coffee fires up SPARCC volunteers

The SPARCC Auxiliary warmed up for the fundraising season with its Opening Coffee event at The Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 10, 2010
Film review: 'Crazy Heart'

Jeff Bridges is riding mighty high these days. His performance in 'Crazy Heart' is generating so much attention it looks as though he's a shoo-in for an Oscar this year. And that's a tough call given the outstanding work from all of the nominees for Best Actor.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Student filmed chosen for Gasparilla

The film "Color Me Invisible," by students in the Lakewood Ranch-based Inspired Minds' Film Kids program, has been selected for the Gasparilla International Film Festival in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2017
In Asolo Rep's 'The Originalist,' agree to disagree

Using the late, controversial Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, ‘The Originalist’ makes its case for a return to civil discourse.

  • Arts + Culture
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