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The Longboat Key Town Commission extended a contract with Waste Management six months while the town waits for bids for a new trash and recycling project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 8, 2013
Commission approves telecommunications changes

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved budget changes to pay for an assistant town manager position in fiscal year 2012-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Tobias's motto is "P.R.I.D.E.": Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence. The slogan will soon brand every emergency vehicle in Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 27, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Tobias

Mike Tobias is the Sarasota County Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services. Read more about him in this week's "In the Public Eye."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tana Sandefur
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2014
In memoriam: Tana Sandefur

Tana Sandefur, 81, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The school district is predicting 938 new students next year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
School Board predicts increase in teacher vacancies for the fall

The school board is considering a status-quo budget for 2015-2016 to allow a focus on staffing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 30, 2019
Magical event in Sarasota

Rangoonwala Family Foundation presents "The Haven Has Talent."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The project started in June 2017. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 16, 2018
Overnight lane closure impacts I-75-SR 64 project

Motorists can anticipate delays tonight through July 20.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • January 22, 2014
Factory Girl: GRRRL Power!

Factory Girl: GRRRL Power!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 14, 2017
Cops Corner 9.14

Enjoy this week's installment of Cops Corner from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 9, 2013
Proposed Walmart on Beneva Road could face delay

A representative of the property owner south of the proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market asked Sarasota County commissioners to consider extending the April 24 public hearing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 20, 2019
McNeal Elementary School students learn to "bee the change" in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary students learn to "bee the change" during International Peace Day activities in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Sam Alfstad, Tim Jaeger and Gary Galati
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
'All in the Family' Special Preview

'All in the Family' Special Preview

  • Black Tie
Duval's New World Café
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
City could quiet Duval's desire for nightclub status

Duval's New World Cafe seeks a liquor license, but the city worries about a potential transformation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 7, 2010
Michel spills 'family secrets' in FST show

Sarasota actress Carolyn Michel explains how one woman can fill so many shoes on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Subcommittee compiles list of goals

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review a goals list that a subcommittee placed in the town's Vision Plan for possible implementation. The goals, which were submitted by a wide range of groups and individuals, must be discussed at the 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
Our view

Wish list for 2011

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2015
WATCH: Four Artists / Four Walls

WATCH: Four Artists / Four Walls

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 19, 2018
The Shore set to open in October

The restaurant sits at the former site of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 15, 2013
Ringling College vs. New College Flag Football

Ringling College vs. New College Flag Football

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sixth-grade teacher, David Barcena, guidance counselor Lannette Gillen and consumer science teacher Jill Bergeron are in the 25-year club. All of them have been with the school since it opened.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
Great way to spend a quarter

Braden River Middle School celebrates 25 years of teaching.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber, 88, still walks every day and comes up with designs for a future Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Where is “Murf” Klauber now?

Five years after the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort’s closing, longtime owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber and daughter Katie Moulton still talk Colony every day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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