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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 19, 2010
Church breaks ground on new rectory

St. Jude Church held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new rectory Friday, March 19. The building, designed by architect George Palermo, will house the three priests at St. Jude.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 16, 2010
Search suspended for missing boater

The U.S. Coast Guard stopped a search for a man who fell off a commercial fishing boat 10 miles off Longboat Key's shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 10, 2010
Longboat Island Chapel holds hurricane seminar

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Paul Dezzi and Police Chief Al Hogle spoke at the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2012
County closes portion of Upper Manatee River Road

Upper Manatee River Road west of Rye Road has been closed temporarily.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting is set for 6 p.m. April 25, at Powel Crosley Estate, 8374 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2012
Manatee and Sarasota counties discuss criminal justice initiatives

Manatee and Sarasota county officials and representatives of the 12th Judicial Circuit on April 25 will talk about initiatives of local organizations tasked with overseeing local criminal justice systems.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
LECOM, Bradenton celebrate physicians

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Bradenton community this week are joining to celebrate osteopathic physicians nationwide.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
YMCA officials have been working on expanding the existing facility for several years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2012
Ranch YMCA celebrates grand re-opening weekend

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA has completed renovations to its facility.

  • East County
  • News
The new Palmer Ranch Park will be located between The Legacy Trail, The Hamptons and Wellington Chase.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 26, 2011
Palmer Ranch park donation approved

More than 80 acres of undeveloped land will become a new public park providing a link to The Legacy Trail.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 10, 2010
Let the season celebration begin!

The Longboat Observer invites all residents to stop by the office at 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive for muffins and coffee on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 18, 2011
Town schedules joint meeting with Sarasota County

The Longboat Key Town Commission will meet with the Sarasota County Commission in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officials broke ground on the Esplanade community today. Photo courtesy of Candice McElyea.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2011
Developer breaks ground on Esplanade

Developer Taylor Morrison today broke ground on Lakewood Ranch's newest community, Esplanade.

  • East County
  • News
Calvin Boehme
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Boehme honored with namesake day

On Sept. 10, Calvin Boehme turned 80 years old - and his hometown had a unique gift for him

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
Ranch changes signature color

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - One year after changing its signature color, Lakewood Ranch is again swapping swatches.

  • East County
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby brought heavy winds and rain in late June.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 3, 2012
Hurricane season spares Longboat

Tropical Storm Debby brought rains and wind, but spared the area of major damages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The concrete walkway at Bayfront Park was damaged during tropical storm Debbie
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 18, 2012
Bayfront Park sidewalk to undergo repairs

FEMA will cover the cost of repairs to the concrete damaged during tropical storm Debbie.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Imagine book fair open to public

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair now through March 1, and the public is invited to attend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County athletic events have been canceled through March 23.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 12, 2020
Manatee County cancels athletic events until March 23

As of now, Sarasota County athletic events remain on schedule.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 24, 2019
One lane of Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after gas leak

First responders, utility workers initially shut down island's two-lane thoroughfare near Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 9, 2018
Turtle Tracks

Turtle nesting season on Longboat Key has begun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The bridge is undergoing renovations this summer.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2019
Boaters warned of lighting trailer in water near Longboat Pass bridge

Warning buoys will be floated near the obstruction on the west side of the span.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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