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Summerfield resident Stephanie Robinson believes the county should replace the 177 trees it removes from Summerfield.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 13, 2021
Residents divided on removal of canopy trees in two Lakewood Ranch communities

Some neighbors are unhappy with removal of street trees in Summerfield and Riverwalk

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Our View: Make a decision

It's good the Longboat Key Town Commission appears ready to take away the "interim" from Interim Town Manager David Bullock's title.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City Commission candidate Fredd Atkins.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Fredd Atkins

At-large candidate Fredd Atkins shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2015
Town could establish 16 potential new residential zoning districts for multifamily residential properties

By creating 16 new districts, the town could usher nonconforming properties into modern times.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New Mexico resident Antje Munroe witnessed this Siesta Key sunset in early December while visiting her mother-in-law.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Weekly Weather Photo

New Mexico resident Antje Munroe witnessed this Siesta Key sunset in early December while visiting her mother-in-law.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
Palm-Aire Art Association start year with a 'bang'

As the Art Association of Palm Aire celebrates its 30th anniversary, organization leaders already have a busy year lined up.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Educational outreach

Students in Laurie Rahn's first-grade class at Willis Elementary School celebrated American Education Day Nov. 15, with a special visit from Hernando DeSoto Association Princess Alanna Massey.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Polo for Pup's

This Saturday's polo match will benefit Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 30, 2012
Oct. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
Savor Sarasota runs through June 14

Attention foodies: You've got a lot on your plate right now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dave Graybill, Andrea Feldmer and Josh Bake
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Pink on parade

On Monday, Oct. 7, pink firetrucks visited the Center for Building Hope in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Wellesley Club President Nancy Wettlaufer, with New College President Dr. Donal O'Shea and Wellesley Club Vice President Charlotte Isaacs
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Doctors visit

Dr. Donal O'Shea, president of New College of Florida, spoke to members of the Sarasota Wellesley Club Jan. 10, at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Camp Lookout takes kids wading in the waters and exploring the forests  of Selby’s two campuses.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - Science

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Forty sketches depicting Sarasota's Centennial line the street off Laurel in historic downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 23, 2021
Sidewalk images chronicle a centennial of Sarasota history

The Chalk Festival brings hand-painted sidewalk images to downtown Sarasota to convey the county's rich past.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld see their forum as a resource for longtime and new residents, as well as a way for neighbors to connect. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Website creates forum for discussion

Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld started a resource they wanted when they moved to the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
FPL released its 2023 hurricane season residential storm tips.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 4, 2023
FPL releases storm-ready tips ahead of hurricane season

Hurricane season starts June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jimmy Reed, William McLaughlin and Lynn Horne
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 29, 2022
Longboat chamber members spend a night at the aquarium

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce networked after hours June 28 at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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