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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Subcommittee makes final selections

A subcommittee formed to review operations at Town Hall selected six Longboat Key residents to interview department heads in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2020
SarasotaΒ weather page photo: October 22

Michael Krusinski captured this incoming storm over Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 22

Karin Shillus captured this great blue heron fishing on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 14, 2013
SKOB reflects on 10 years of friends, family and dollar-bill dΓ©cor

SKOB reflects on 10 years of friends, family and dollar-bill dΓ©cor

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Longboat Key Firefighters Pension Board members Shannon Gault and Gerald Feder still question a pension investigation thatΓƒΒ’Γ’β€šΒ¬Γ’β€žΒ’s under way.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 23, 2011
Board members question pension investigation

Longboat Key Firefighters Pension Board members Gerald Feder and Shannon Gault are not pleased thus far with an investigation of the pension plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.7.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Sage Longboat Key Residences Staff |
  • March 11, 2021
Sage Longboat Key Residences Surpasses 50% Sold

The boutique beachfront luxury development has sold half of the available residences in just five months since launch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 29, 2020
Gardens of Ringling Park neighborhood's lion says thanks

Statue frequently decorated for seasonal events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
'Cabin Pressure' photo by Don Walker
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 31, 2016
Theater review: Starlite Players: 'Mind Games'

Starlite Players keep it short, sweet and silly.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Charles Koblentz

After retiring from American Trading and Production Co. (ATAPCO) in 1993 at age 75, Charles Koblentz moved to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 28, 2015
People with Purpose: Erin Christy

Local attorney Erin Christy discovered her love of giving back at an early age. And in a city where philanthropy is dominated by people with years of experience, Christy says it’s important for younger people to give back, too.

  • Black Tie
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 31, 2014
TWIS Asks - Film Festival Edition: 'Belief' director, Shaun Greenspan

TWIS Asks - Film Festival Edition: 'Belief' director, Shaun Greenspan

  • Arts + Culture
Jack Black prepares his secret rib recipe at his home.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2012
Neighbors: Jack Black

Longboat Key's Jack Black proves to be famous for much more than his 'grate' barbecue skills.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Darryl Hanna faces second degree murder and robbery charges following his arrest in connection with the Zota Beach Resort homicides on Aug. 4.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 15, 2017
Longboat murder suspect will plead not guilty, defender says

Prosecutors are still deciding on final charges ahead of what's expected to be a lengthy trial.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Briefs 9.06.12

Beach assessment planned for Friday; Community Center celebrates first year; Brown bucks county requests

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

  • East County
  • News
Bill Kelley points to a tank on the shore of Southern Italy. The photo was taken there after the landing in Normandy.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 4, 2014
Residents share memories of D-Day

Where were you June 6, 1944? Residents share their memories of that historic day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Holly Wright and Ruth Brown spoke together at a luncheon in Venice. Photo courtesy of Candice McElyea.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 18, 2016
Lakewood Ranch business lights the way

Local marketing firm raises money for Payton Wright Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
A double diverging diamond interchange has been proposed by the Florida Department of Transportation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2014
I-75 funding axed from state budget

The state Legislature has eliminated a proposal for $100 million in transportation funding from the budget. FDOT planned to use some of the money for improvements to Interstate 75 at University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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