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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2010
Contract negotiations stall again

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters are still at an impasse for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 23, 2012
Neighbors: Benny Kimsey

The Siesta Key resident will bring his popular bluegrass picnic back to Turtle Beach in March.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2012
Unsightly delays for drainage project

Sarasota County Commissioners today expressed concerns about the timeline and construction environment of the Beach Road drainage improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Key​Proposed additional retail and office spacePreviously approved hotel, office and residential space (includes potential movie theater site)Formerly residential plans modified to include more conservation area
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2015
‘Critical Juncture’

Timing is proving a key component both for Benderson Development and Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
Sidelines

Cougars D comes up big with four turnovers; Mustangs break par in win, shoot a 143; ODA swimmers make big splash with wins

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 28, 2013
36-Hour Giving Challenge raises local awareness

The fundraiser returns March 5 with more participating foundations and additional opportunities for nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
John Thomas, 19, and Eli Robertson, 25, are accused of five armed robberies facilitated through the Craigslist website.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
Agencies nab Craigslist suspects

Police say John Thomas, 19, and Eli Robertson, 25, lured victims with the promise of buying or selling an iPhone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maureen Hager; Michelles Atkinson, coordinator for Florida Friendly program; and Emily Vosnos. Photo by Polly Curran.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order. Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Crosby, Chiles, Cripe attend NOAA fish fry; Arpke 'Tasting Tuscany' in September; Maison Blanche to close for summer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ultronweb
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 8, 2015
Movie Review: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

Movie Review: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

  • Arts + Culture
BOY SCOUT: Loppe is in the final steps of putting together a project to try and become an Eagle Scout. TRIPLE THREAT: In addition to football, Loppe also is on the track and weightlifting teams.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Lakewood Ranch Mustangs

Caleb Loppe has aspirations of playing college football, but, for now, the senior defensive end is focused on leading the Mustangs to the postseason.

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  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2010
Jewfish homeowner runs into constructive criticism

Longbeach Village residents say the owner of a new home on Jewfish Key has blocked the area near the town dock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jimmy Hoskins fell in love with dance at the movies at an early age and never stopped moving. File photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 21, 2014
Jimmy Hoskins, longtime dancer and choreographer, dies

The local dancer and choreographer lived a life full of love, movement and art and worked on over 75 productions in the Sarasota theater community.

  • Arts + Culture
Congressman Vern Buchanan said he was humbled to have Attorney General Pam Bondi's support.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2012
Buchanan pushes 'pill mill' legislation

Attorney General Pam Bondi officially has backed Congressman Vern Buchanan's 'Pill Mill Crackdown Act.'

  • East County
  • News
Mei
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Coldwell LBK earns Premier Office Award; Barbara Mei joins Signature Sotheby's; SAR announces property sales high since Sept. '05

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The area with beams to the right will be the new Publix entrance, while the area to the left will become retail shops.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 18, 2012
Publix plans for eventful new store

The new Longboat Key Publix store will be a place to sip on a cup of coffee, browse the Internet and plan for events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy Mary Elizabeth Carey's "salmon poached in champagne" recipe.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mary Elizabeth Carey

Mary Elizabeth Carey retired as a Manager of International Ex-Patriot Center for the Exxon Corporation, a job that kept her very busy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
Bullock prepares for tight budget

A 2014-15 fiscal year budget will be crafted this summer with a flat operating budget and no new employee hires to combat another year of slim finances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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