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Commissioner Phillip Younger has proposed a new sidewalk along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 3, 2011
Younger proposes north-end sidewalk

In an e-mail to Public Works Director Juan Florensa, Younger attached a drawing of a Gulf of Mexico Drive north end sidewalk extension north of Broadway on the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • November 24, 2009
A unit in Grand Bay sells for $700,000

Unit 342 at Grand Bay condominiums has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,143 square feet of living area. It sold for $700,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Pension board debates next step

The Firefighters Pension Board isn't sure whether it should fire Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, its investment consultant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by David Conway Lido Key residents say their shoreline is in need of immediate assistance. A FEMA-backed project, approved following Tropical Storm Debby, is scheduled to provide sand later this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2014
County endorses Lido renourishment

At a workshop Monday, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Club's new Mind & Motion studio for fitness classes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 9, 2013
Aerobic Grandma: Menu of fitness classes for the upcoming year

Whether you are in great physical condition and raring to go or one of those snowbirds who returns each winter saying, "I haven't done a thing since I left here last spring," you have quite a smorgasbord of classes to choose from on the Key this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2010
Volleyball players keep skills fresh

Dozens of East County players have joined club volleyball teams to prepare for the regular season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 26, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Riverview High

The Sarasota Observer caught up with several Riverview High School students at orientation Thursday, Aug. 19, to see how they felt about the upcoming school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • March 30, 2012
Real Estate Double Deal of the Week: Siesta Key's Sandy Cove

Real Estate Double Deal of the Week: Siesta Key's Sandy Cove

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch will host District 11 runner-up Tampa Sickles in a Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal May 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2012
Lakewood Ranch claims district championship

Sophomore Justin Greenaway hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning to propel the Mustangs to a 6-5 victory over Seminole Osceola.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 701 Treasure Boat Way sold for $1.39 million. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 12, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta's Bayside sells for $1.39 million

Two homes in Siesta's Bayside tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
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. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mickeyy Mendez, Emmanuel Avraham, Leon S. Pitts II, Nate Jacobs, Sheldon Roden, Charles Manning and Porter Anderson
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • July 20, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Soul Crooners' means some audience swooners Sarasota Opera names its new director of production Share and share alike ...

  • Arts + Culture
Chief Assistant State Attorney Ed Brodsky, left, and Sheriff Tom Knight, right, release the findings of their investigation.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 29, 2011
No charges in county purchasing scandal

Insufficient evidence was found to prosecute any county employees for misusing their purchasing credit cards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
News Briefs

Volunteer Lew Simon appointed to state boards; Dredging project near Jewfish Key in the works; Commissioner Whitmore proposes mayoral meeting; Corrections

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David LaRusso, the general manager of the Linger Lodge restaurant, says all of the cabins are currently booked.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
FOR SALE AGAIN: Linger Lodge

The owners of East County staple Linger Lodge & Campground have put the little piece of Old Florida up for sale. They cite a rebounding economy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 16, 2014
TWIS Asks: Tim Jaeger talks Sarasota Keys

TWIS Asks: Tim Jaeger talks Sarasota Keys

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 12, 2010
Renovated Osprey hotel ready for grand opening

The owners of Bentley's Resort say they have converted a two-star motel into a four-star hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2010
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