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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Calling all graduates

The Longboat Observer is seeking all 2014 high school and college graduates who live on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for its annual graduation special.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deb and Larry Kabinoff with Gracie represented Team Ava. The group raised money to sponsor a Southeastern Guide Dogs puppy in memory of Deb Kabinoff's late sister Ava.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs takes a stroll through Payne Park

Teams collected more than $100,000 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon Saturday, March 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • September 6, 2012
Looking ahead to the Sarasota Chalk Festival

Looking ahead to the Sarasota Chalk Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 27, 2013
Sound Off — Florida Faces Transportation Challenges

Sound Off — Florida Faces Transportation Challenges

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  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 10, 2013
Bridge malfunctions stuck in minds

Next time you're annoyed about being stuck in traffic, remember the motorists who endured four Ringling Bridge malfunctions in a single week during April 2000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A $2 million North Shore Road beach access project included the construction of two groins, also known as erosion shoreline control structures, to help keep sand in place on the shore.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2015
North Shore Road beach access grand opening slated for June 30

The town of Longboat Key will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its North Shore Road beach access next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy rendering.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 26, 2012
Dry Dock owners file site plan application

The application seeks to enclose the area directly above the restaurant's roof, creating additional outdoor dining space.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 16, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota hosts its most colorful luncheon of the year

The vibrant Lilly Pulitzer Luncheon & Fashion Show took place on Oct. 16 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 23, 2013
Garden Club fashion show to raise funds for scholarships

They've made names for themselves in everything from town politics to tennis.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ashley Delph, holding her daughter, Haley, tells Florida Sen. Bill Galvano about concerns she has with repairs being done on her Willowbrook home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2013
Galvano takes up Willowbrook cause

Sen. Bill Galvano says he will have information for Willowbrook homeowners by the end of this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The city of Sarasota's wayfinding project includes signs indicating the arrival at a destination of interest, such as this rendering of a sign planned for the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 21, 2013
Sarasota city commissioners will discuss wayfinding project

Dog leash regulations at Payne Park and an update on performer Nik Wallenda's plan to walk across U.S. 41 on the bay from is also on the agenda for the meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In October, Colony Lender LLC filed lawsuits against unit owners seeking more than $5 million in damages for unpaid rent plus interest on a disputed recreational services lease that includes former Colony tennis courts. (file photo)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Trustee proposes $625,000 Colony rec lease settlement

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is attempting to bury a Colony rec lease and also has its eye on acquiring a $23 million judgment from another trustee too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
Harry's restaurant/deli closed for vacation

Harry's Continental Kitchens restaurant and deli closed starting Monday, Aug. 30 for a summer break.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amy Quesinberry |
  • February 6, 2014
Observer Media Group buys The West Orange Times

The Observer Media Group will continue to provide in-depth community coverage to the paper's readership.

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  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 20, 2015
Two well-known Sarasota Bay dolphins found dead

Two of Sarasota’s most well-known bottlenose dolphins, Riptorn and FB28, were found dead on Friday and Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The mission team distibuted more than 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches thanks to support from Christ Presbyterian Church.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2011
Care to Share

Peace Presbyterian members Dan and Kirstin Shontere, a group of college students and others visited Haiti Feb. 15-21 to deliver food, assistance and some much-needed love.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Parents, teachers shine at celebration

At its seventh annual Denim and Diamonds fundraiser April 17, at the Chelsea Center, Gulf Gate Elementary auctioned off several items.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 9, 2018
Turtles don't love Siesta sand like people do

Siesta Beach's famous sand is a big draw for people. Turtles? Not so much, experts say.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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