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Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi and Lt. Mark Fultz Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Lieutenant Mark Fultz retires from Longboat Key Fire Rescue

Fultz was in the fire service for 28 years, 19 of which were with Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 29, 2017
Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival closes with Grand Tasting

The 10th annual event was again held at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
News Briefs

Former Arbomar building manager files suit; Longboat Key Fire Rescue gets high marks from citizens; Duncan qualifies to run for third term on commission

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The exterior of the Grand Clubhouse will keep its Tuscan look and feel, but the interior renovations will make it more modern.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2017
Lake Club builds menu for success in Lakewood Ranch

Improvements at The Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse include a new kitchen.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 12, 2019
Hounds hunt for egg-stra special prize in Arlington Park

Dogs of all sizes looked for prizes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 18, 2010
Connectivity plan moves forward

On Monday, City Commissioners approved a connectivity plan to slow traffic and increase pedestrian access to the bayfront through a series of six roundabouts on U.S. 41 and lower speed limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Merica
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 2, 2014
American Apparel

American Apparel

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Lakewood Ranch may be forced to stop using its name because of a provision contained in the property's original land grant.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2011
JEOPARDY

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - Because of original land grants from the Spanish government, Lakewood Ranch may be forced to pay a $5 billion 'territorial payment' or change its name.

  • East County
  • News
Choir members from the two churches rehearse for the concert. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 28, 2018
Two churches forge harmonious partnership for unique concert

Church of the Redeemer and St. Boniface Church will come together March 4 for a unique concert celebrating the music of royal weddings and coronations.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2012
Commission wants 'interim' taken out of manager's title

The Town Commission considers options for entering into a long-term agreement with Town Manager David Bullock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 29, 2020
John A. Isaacs III

John A. Isaacs lived a long, joyous and prosperous life surrounded by a close knit family and friends in his hometown of St. Louis and Longboat Key, FL where he resided in the winter for more than 25 years. 

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The company that maintains the Longboat Pass Bridge says the town’s contractor damaged the structure during an ongoing project to replace one of two drinking water pipes for the Manatee County side of the Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2014
Contractor seeks more than $750,000 for bridge repairs

A maintenance company alleges the town's contractor caused damages to the Longboat Pass Bridge in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2019
Event commemorates integration of Sarasota beaches

Community members gathered at Lido Beach on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to recognize a national honor for Newtown’s African-American heritage trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2012
Comment: Lakewood embodies sport's best

Nine years ago, 12 Little League baseball players walked onto the field with big dreams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County has closed a flooded stretch of Beach Road from the intersection with Beach Way to Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2013
UPDATE: Flood watch in effect for Sarasota County

Sarasota Police could close roads as heavy rain continues to batter the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien |
  • November 7, 2018
Home Pricing Mistakes That Could Delay Your Sale

Home Pricing Mistakes That Could Delay Your Sale

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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East County’s Mark Stukey puts his right hand at the mark showing the high water levels during the 2003 flood.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 10, 2017
Manatee County releases updated storm surge evacuation levels

Manatee County's Public Safety Department releases the updated storm surge evacuation levels.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Lyons uses her love of running to have a positive influence on Sarasota's youngest athletes.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 9, 2012
Neighbors: Diane Lyons

Diane Lyons' nonprofit organization, Shamrockers USA, keeps kids on pace on the track and in life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town's 30 union members voted on a new contract in shifts at the town's two fire stations over the past two days.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 21, 2013
Longboat Key firefighters ratify new contract

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union ratified a new three-year contract Thursday that freezes their pension plans and shifts them into the Florida Retirement System.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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