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FDOT repeatedly removes the osprey nest above New Pass Bridge for safety reasons.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 30, 2016
The disappearing osprey nest

FDOT repeatedly removes the osprey nest above New Pass Bridge for safety reasons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city is preparing its fiscal year 2017-18 budget.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2017
Pension costs loom large in city budget

As the city attempts to maintain or improve its level of service, personnel expenses constrain the ability to invest resources elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city has no formal plans to revise its special event policy, but staff is undertaking a thorough review of this year’s Thunder by the Bay.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2016
Reports contrast on Thunder by the Bay's economic impact

A survey of merchants indicated Thunder by the Bay hampered business downtown, but the organizer wants the city to consider broader impacts when evaluating the event’s future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Our View: Election results send message

Interpret the Longboat Key Town Commission election results however you wish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming with Officer Lee Smith (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2014
Officer Lee Smith receives commendation

Longboat Key Police Chief recognized Officer Lee Smith for his work in keeping the island secure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • November 26, 2012
Spandex party pretties up the dance scene

Spandex party pretties up the dance scene

  • Arts + Culture
About one year remains before the project will be completed. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2016
Closures impact I-75 traffic

Contractor will close on- and off-ramps overnight Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 5, 2019
Sarasota Police Department fosters relationships, community through barbecue

The Sarasota Police Department held its first Blue + You BBQ on Aug. 4 in Gillespie Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to watch 2014: Beach project

Times, they are a changing. And that goes for the town's beach-management plan and how Longboat Key's coastline will be maintained moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Architect Gary Hoyt was hired late last year to design preliminary town center concept renderings.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 18, 2014
Committee to review town center proposals

A selection committee will hear presentations from four firms at an Aug. 21 meeting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 9, 2019
Key Niners celebrate season

While rain kept the Longboat women's golf group from the course, it didn't keep away the smiles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2012
County makes pay changes for deputies

Manatee County commissioners Thursday night adopted the 2013 Fiscal Year Budget, and made provisions for the Sheriff's Office to correct pay compression issues.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Keely Carney |
  • April 7, 2012
The Voices in My Head ... and the Hair Atop It

The Voices in My Head ... and the Hair Atop It

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 23, 2012
Oct. 23: 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 19, 2009
Manatee commissioner to host crime forum

County judges, the State Attorney's office, local law enforcement officials and public safety officers are expected to attend the roundtable discussion, scheduled for 6 p.m., June 23, at the Palmetto Youth Center, 501 17th St. W.

  • East County
  • News
The new Barrier Island Realty office is located at 4030 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Barrier Island Realty opens third Longboat office; MS & Co. Foundation collects $23,750; Premier Sotheby's reports 35% growth in 2012; Sales in 2012 are the fourth highest in SAR history

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Golden is a 4-year-old retriever-mastiff mix available at Nate's. (Courtesy image)
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2017
Animal rescue hosts 'clear the shelter' event

Local rescue groups are participating in a nationwide campaign to find homes for pets.

  • East County
  • News
Eric Holt aims a thermometer at his egg to measure its temperature.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2019
Can't beat these lessons at Braden River Middle School

Braden River Middle School students learn about thermal energy through eggstronaut experiment

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
Miniature golf coming to Main Street

Jacob Spooner, who owns an adventure golf course on Anna Maria Island, plans to bring a new course to the East County by spring.

  • East County
  • News
Larry Grossman is running for the District 4 seat on the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profile: Larry Grossman, District 4

Candidate Larry Grossman outlines his priorities and preferences in a Q & A with the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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