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The town is expected to construct two groin on the severely eroded north end of the Key to hold sand in that area in summer 2015.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 28, 2014
Groin permit expected in April

A federal permit for two sand saving structures will be issued on or before April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Our View

Sidewalk ... or death strip?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Out-of-Door Academy will need senior Kolbie Ward to have a big game against Manatee on Dec. 14. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The biggest match-ups this week in East County.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 26, 2017
Chamber mingles at Dry Dock

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Business After Hours on Sept. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Brown is the owner of the Hub Baja Grill.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 21, 2012
Brown moves to settle with Sarasota County

Siesta Key business owner Chris Brown has offered to settle his third lawsuit against Sarasota County for nearly ten times what was doled out in a previous suit.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2017
Kotler highlights Longboat Key in autobiography

Kotler mentions traffic congestion as a problem facing Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robert Lincoln
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 5, 2011
DCA reverses Islandside ruling

The Florida Department of Community Affairs reversed a previous ruling, but the significance of the decision has yet to be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jay Rixse delivered a lecture on the President's daily briefing Feb. 19.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 27, 2019
LWR Talks features intelligence

Former CIA and Department of Defense official addresses crowd at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2010
Ranch plans street celebration

Lakewood Ranch will celebrate Main Street's five newest businesses with a party Aug. 20.

  • East County
  • News
Stakes from seven nests were dislodged and a new, unmarked nest was damaged. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 26, 2018
Turtle nests damaged on Siesta Key

On June 22, Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol submitted a report to FWC after finding small vehicle tracks over eight nests.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 22, 2016
Beachplace greets seasonal residents

Beachplace Association welcomed back owners at a party Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2010
Town files BP oil claims

The town of Longboat Key hopes to be reimbursed for approximately $20,000 in expenses accrued when preparing for possible Deepwater Horizon oil-spill effects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Lewis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2013
Jolly good fellow

Just as Observer advertising representative Bob Lewis loves to garden, he also cultivates relationships with all of his co-workers and clients.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 18, 2010
Underwater robots sent to search for oil

On Monday, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists launched an underwater robot offshore of southwest Florida to patrol the Gulf of Mexico for oil.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2015
Top Story — September: Gecko’s owners buy Longboat landmark

Gecko's Hospitality Group has purchased the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lark Baxter and Peter and Katie Hayes with Ann and Doug Logan
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
34th Annual New England Clambake

34th Annual New England Clambake

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 13, 2015
Consulting firm released draft report on Sarasota County's fiscal neutrality methods

AECOM made several recommendations to the county concerning its methods of utilizing fiscal neutrality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairwoman Betsy Benac asked the audience to wave hands instead of clapping to avoid a noisy room.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 7, 2015
Commissioners choose to uphold quality of life standards for East County communities

Manatee County commissioners voted to keep speed limits on Whitfield Avenue and Tara Boulevard the same and take no action on proposed restrictions to golf cart usage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 18, 2010
Thunder ignores echoes, focuses on future

One season ago, The Out-of-Door Academy, on the legs of running back AJ Strong, cruised to within spitting distance of a state title. Despite losing Strong to graduation, coach Brett Timmons has every reason to believe greatness is again within ODA's reach.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sam Stapleton-Jones, Tyler Puhalovich and Connor Bezet sit on the bench after the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2017
Mustang boys soccer must rebuild after agonizing loss

Lakewood Ranch loses 13 players from its championship-game squad next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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