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Some residents wants to preserve the 1930s-era Whitney cottage on the property of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.Â
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 26, 2017
The cost of preserving LBK history

As with most things, it’s all about the money.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Suzanne Atwell
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
Did city commissioners want Stand Your Ground law repealed?

One of Sarasota's major legislative priorities was support for the repeal of Florida's Stand Your Ground law, but commissioners contend that's not for what they voted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
MacAllisters to host Scottish Festival

The third annual event will benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Stephen King joins blood drive

The Suncoast Communities Blood Bank kicked off its sixth annual Boots vs. Badges blood drive competition with an open house Tuesday, July 12, at the Sarasota donor center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 4, 2016
Sarasota County staff recommends impact fee hike

Next week, county commissioners will consider plans to phase in larger fees for new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Landon Jude Rosenberg
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Managing Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By TWIS Street |
  • March 21, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasota local bests world tennis pro

VIDEO: Sarasota local bests world tennis pro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Our View: The real fix for schools

With Florida being a typical bipolar, 50%-49%, blue state-red state with a predominantly left-leaning media, Republican Gov. Rick Scott seldom gets credit for the good he does and is doing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2014
Lido residents hold off on campaigning for renourishment

Lido Key residents want to take an even-keeled approach in supporting a proposed beach project that is drawing heat from Siesta Key groups.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under the resort's owner and chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under its owner and chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cameron Pearcey, a 2015 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High, helped Coastal Carolina capture the College World Series June 30.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs coach revels in former player's national title

  • East County
  • Sports
Lee Fox is executive director of Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2012
Save Our Seabirds seeks cleanup volunteers

Volunteers are needed this Saturday for a cleanup of the bird-rescue facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Whispering Sands condominium complex is located on the north end of the Key, with an entryway on Ocean Boulevard. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 9, 2012
$74,000 water bill being contested

Whispering Sands homeowners say they should not have to pay Sarasota County almost $74,000 because of a malfunctioning water meter that they reported two years ago.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 19, 2013
Sarasota Garden Club to host annual flower show

The Sarasota Garden Club will host their annual garden show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, at the Sarasota Garden Club located at 1131 Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • May 20, 2010
Market senses unsustainable deficits, debt

If the government were a family, the family would be broke. Expect interest rates to keep rising.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • March 18, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
Sept. 18: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Sarasota manufacturing industry shines in 2012; Lakewood Ranch Medical welcomes new CEO; Realtor breakfast highlights future of downtown, North Trail; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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