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Sarasota County Library hosted an open house for its new pop-up library.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 10, 2023
Pop-up library to bring books and services to Longboat Key

Sarasota County's mobile library visits area communities to make library resources more accessible.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 7, 2012
Dec. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town, firefighters find common ground; Manatee County Sheriff deputies turn down union attempt; and Weekend Best Bets!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2013
Monsters Lacrosse named one of nation's top teams

The U11 Monsters Lacrosse team has been recognized as one of the best teams in the nation, and has been invited to the Dick's Tournament of Champions Dec. 29 through 31 in Wesley Chapel.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sidewalk astronomy provides telescopes for viewers to take a closer look at space. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 7, 2018
Calendar

Calendar

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
Longboat Key Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 26 through March 4, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 8, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Obituary: E. Muriel Thayer

E. Muriel Thayer, 100, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 26, 2012
Deputies arrest Siesta burglary suspects

Two men allegedly broke into a vehicle on Siesta Key and used stolen credit cards to buy an iPad.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2014
Elected mayor proponents fight against time

More than 1,500 signatures shy of their goal - and already past a deadline the city attorney recommended - supporters of a new city charter are still pushing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Race Around Lido

Participants will sail from Sarasota Sailing Squadron to Lido Key and back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
#SafeArtsSarasota: New Safety initiatives in place to protect spread of COVID for Sarasota's performing arts venues.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 13, 2021
Sarasota arts organizations roll out new COVID-19 rules

Testing requirements, voluntary vaccine proof among new plans for largest indoor performances.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy’s Sean Kirshe says he’s eager to play college football and to further his education.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
Kicker signs with Statesmen

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Sean Kirshe, who plays both soccer and football, signed a national letter of intent to play football for Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 27, 2009
Locals start downtown initiative

Sarasota residents Matt Orr and Rich Swier have shown their support for downtown Sarasota via www.ilovedowntownsrq.com, Facebook and Twitter pages and by urging merchants to hang an 'I LOVE DOWNTOWN Sarasota' sign in their store window.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Thomas, 19, and Eli Robertson, 25, are accused of five armed robberies facilitated through the Craigslist website.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
Agencies nab Craigslist suspects

Police say John Thomas, 19, and Eli Robertson, 25, lured victims with the promise of buying or selling an iPhone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Drake, president of the Longboat Key Historical Society, says the society has had the funds to begin renovating its historical cottages. But it needs $450,000 to buy the land.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 12, 2018
The gift of a lifetime for LBK

An open letter to Santa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 5, 2010
Two new garage designs created

Nearby residents liked the modern designs more than the traditional designs presented previously.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Mustangs top Lady Thunder

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy in the Cardinal Mooney Preseason Classic Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 26, 2019
Designing Daughters serve up drinks at fundraising event

Drinks with Daughters was held Nov. 26 at Evie's On Main.

  • Black Tie
April Davis and Luisa Velasquez
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 26, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets artsy

Artists from around the country displayed their work on St. Armands Circle Jan. 26 for the first day of the Winter Art Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 23, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Donna Loud

This week's featured athlete is "Marathon Maniac," Donna Loud.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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