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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Anna Maria Island representatives urge opposition to offshore drilling

Vice Mayor Bob Siekmann and Commissioner Gene Jaleski discussed the impact of offshore oil drilling at a Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Side roads along Higel Boulevard flooded early Sept. 1 after heavy rains the night before. County staff reported widespread coastal flooding throughout Siesta Key in their post-Hurricane Hermine damage assessment.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 9, 2016
County releases post-Hermine damage assessment

County staff dune erosion, coastal flooding and minor damage on Casey and Siesta Key after Hurricane Hermine hit the islands late last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2011
GreyHawk Landing to expand

Sam Rodgers Homes and Homes by Towne are preparing to start construction on the community's new phase.

  • East County
  • News
Developer Kevin Daves has purchased the former CoCENTRIX building for $5.4 million.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 19, 2016
Ritz-Carlton developer buys Sarasota property

A firm owned by developer Kevin Daves bought buildings at 540 North Tamiami Trail for $5.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Assistant County Administrator Steve Botelho will spend the next 18 months preparing a $200 million referendum question. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 4, 2015
County prepares for the $200 million question

Sarasota County voters will decide next year whether to allow the municipality to borrow millions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trappers remove gators if Ranch residents report a nuisance. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2014
Gator policy still floats

After a warning from an attorney, Town Hall officials will focus on educational efforts to eliminate needless gator trappings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2010
Commission to review Moore's request

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider approving on second reading a request by Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant owner Alan Moore to approve a Comprehensive Plan amendment and a request to change the zoning of the restaurant from commercial to residential at its 7 p.m. regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County golf professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged five Fort Lauderdale residents after a vehicle-burglary spree Tuesday, July 9.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2013
July 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota deputies bust crime ring; Lakewood Ranch Planning Commission considers changes; Selby Great Room renovations are in bloom; Destination: Osprey

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brett Gastman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Key gets thumbs up from travel writer

Brett Gastman, 10, vacations on Longboat Key with his family. His grandparents, Ted and Sara Gastman, have owned a Beachplace unit for more than 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tammy Kovar has moved 47 times in her life. She had hoped her home in Summerfield Bluffs, where she's lived for 12 years, would be her last home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2011
Homeowner seeks relief for erosion issue

Summerfield Bluffs resident Tammy Kovar is out of options for resolving an erosion problem in her yard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
IN BRIEF

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Business leaders will share county's economic outlook

Economist Sean Snaith and a panel of business leaders will deliver insights as to where Sarasota County’s economy is headed in 2011 at the annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, presented by the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at Michael's On East.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Wendi Golden

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch High girls golf coach Wendi Golden.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jane Buckman is executive director of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2012
Arts Center discusses future plans

Plans for the Longboat Key Center for the Arts include expanding the center's programming to achieve sustainability.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Tom Harmer listens during joint meeting with Sarasota County officials.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 25, 2018
Longboat leaders talk about one county idea with Sarasota commissioners

There would be a ripple effect from such a move.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 15, 2009
Man allegedly slaps, spits driver in road rage incident

The passenger in an SUV thought a female driver cut off the car he was in, so he allegedly reached into her car and slapped her and spit on her.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jeremy Whatmough |
  • October 20, 2010
My View: Key is too special for a cell tower

A 15-story cell tower would be contrary to what is described in a new Vision Plan report. It would make us look like an industrial park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Doodle Bug makes its debut appearance at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Berkley Mason.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 25, 2017
Doodle Bug comes to Lakewood Ranch

The child care business will have a booth at Boo Fest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County is now hiring to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Stock image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2011
County accepting applications for Planning Commission

One four-year term on the Manatee County Planning Commission needs to be filled. Applications now are being accepted.

  • East County
  • News
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