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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 15, 2015
Theater Review: 'Reborning'

Theater Review: 'Reborning'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 1, 2010
Man on the Street: EGGcellent Easter and Passover traditions

We asked Longboaters if they have any special Easter or Passover traditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Albert "Al" Hogle, 63, died May 14 of injuries sustained in a North Carolina motorcycle crash.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome Back: inmemoriam

Longboat Key said goodbye to many friends, neighbors and loved ones throughout the summer. Here, we remember those who died by looking back on the lives they lived.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier volunteers for the Fill the Boot fundraiser Sunday. Courtesy photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 10, 2014
MDA holds first Fill the Boot drive in two years

The county approved an amendment that allows the organization to reinstate its well-known fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 1, 2011
First-time filmmaker

One Sarasota resident is having a sidesplitting time producing a comedy, 'The Lon Chaney Thing.'

  • Arts + Culture
The annex, pictured at front left, adds about 2,000 square feet to the Waterlefe River Club. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2014
Waterlefe opens its new annex

As Franklyn Dickson walks through the Waterlefe River Club, his voice rings with excitement as he highlights each new detail -- paintings by Waterlefe artists in the front lobby, carpet tiles in the dining area to make for easy replacement, a permanent dance floor, and an expanded bar, among other features.

  • East County
  • News
These tubes near the north end of Longboat Key will contain the town's electric cables, helping to protect them from wind or storm damage.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Irma reinforces commitment to underground utilities

Putting the town's power cables underground gains support after power losses following the hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2019
ODA celebrates Prom

'Miami Nights' celebration is night to remember.

  • East County
  • News
The city originally hoped to have the garage partially completed by February.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 11, 2015
State Street garage opening pushed back

As the city postpones its targeted date for a partial opening of the State Street garage, staff is still uncertain when exactly the structure will be available for public use.

  • Sarasota
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Backups that affect Longboat Key can often originate miles from the island.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 27, 2018
Island leaders refine traffic ideas

The Florida Department of Transportation has compiled a list of at least 71 potential solutions to midwinter traffic problems on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2009
Our View

Capital flow decides our future

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

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Event chairwomen Clara McGonigle, Andy Youngs and Carol Fischbein
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 18, 2017
St. Mary's brings holiday cheer to Longboat

The women's guild's annual Christmas Bazaar took place on Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 10, 2019
Ringling College Library Association hosts an evening for appreciation

The Platinum Appreciation Reception was held Jan. 10 at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library.

  • Black Tie
Seventeen-year-old Cameron Varga and his 14-year-old sister Kiersten both were invited to tryout to represent Team USA in their respective sports this summer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
Siblings represent Team USA

Kiersten Varga,14, played beach volleyball for Team USA's U17 team this summer, while older brother Cameron made it to the final round of the 18U Baseball National Team Trials.

  • East County
  • Sports
About 50 people attended a county meeting to discuss whether LSVs should be allowed on a quarter-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 22, 2013
Siesta residents drive low-speed vehicle debate

Residents squared off at a county meeting to discuss the presence of a controversial type of vehicle on Siesta roads.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 25, 2018
Leave ‘without cause’ in

Sarasota County Superintendent of Education Todd Bowden may not be the right fit.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • August 26, 2014
Day Trippin' — South Lido Park

Day Trippin' — South Lido Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Florida Department of Transportation promises to work to reduce signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2010
Road signs on Longboat could be reduced

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has agreed to work with town staff and Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett to see if the number of road signs placed along Gulf of Mexico Drive can be reduced.

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