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Save Our Seabirds Avian Hospital Administration Dana Leworthy  said a few birds have been brought in that were more than likely impacted by red tide.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 20, 2018
Red tide bloom brings harm to local animals

Marine animals and shorebirds are feeling the effects of the recent bloom of Karenia brevis.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new fire department contract was ratified by commissioners Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2013
Longboat Key fire contract ratified

The Town Commission ratified a new three-year contract with its firefighters Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rev. Aaron Klein and his wife, Nicole, are eager to serve the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2012
New church makes waves in Lakewood

Lakewood Ranch residents Aaron and Nicole Klein and their children recently started Current Community Church.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
GreyHawk leaders add to CDD boundaries

Supervisors of the GreyHawk Landing CDD have agreed to annex about 50 acres of GreyHawk West into the CDD's boundaries.

  • East County
  • News
Shirley Beachum holds a portrait of her late husband, pilot Grady Hunt, who was killed in action in 1943. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2013
Servicewoman salute: Shirley Beachum

Shirley Beachum was serving in London with the Women's Army Corps (WAC) 68 years ago on V-E Day - one of a few good women who helped to win the war.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a curious lizard at Jiggs Landing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2016
East County weather page photo: Sept. 1

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a curious lizard at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 12, 2013
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota staff recommends homeless solution; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve; Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks; 'American Ninja Warrior' performs parkour at SRQ

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 12, 2010
The Artist Series: Faith Sherman and Joseph Li

Grammy-nominated vocalist Faith Sherman and pianist Joseph Li recently performed in Lakewood Ranch as part of the Artist Series of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
As press secretary Stephen Myers, Ryan Gosling discovers a potential political scandal that threatens Mike Morris' (George Clooney) shot at the presidency in "The Ides of March."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 19, 2011
Film Review: 'The Ides of March'

Backstabbing in the intimate backrooms of politics is a given. In George Clooney's new film, 'The Ides of March,' he elevates it to an art-form, applying gloss to a filthy business.

  • Arts + Culture
 $1 million or $2 million residential units would add to the value of the Key far more than a vacant lot with a perpetual for sale sign.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 2, 2017
The Mote vote: Yes

$1 million or $2 million residential units would add to the value of the Key far more than a vacant lot with a perpetual for sale sign.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
County Commissioner Charles Hines and the other commissioners are eager to reach a solution.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 18, 2018
County, city hoping to resolve longstanding tension

If the commissioners have their way, 2018 will be the year they end the downtown CRA dispute, one way or another.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Ranch resident Cathy Waller submitted this photo of an amazing arachnid that took up residence outside her home. She snapped the photo during the Super Moon March 19.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
Spider weaves web in Mote Ranch

Mote Ranch resident Cathy Waller submitted this photo of an amazing arachnid that took up residence outside her home. She snapped the photo during the Super Moon March 19.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Obituary: Florence Mann

Florence Mann, 91, of Canton, Mass., and formerly of New Bedford, Mass., and Longboat Key, died Sept. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • January 3, 2013
Jan. 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Walmart protest scheduled for City Hall; Mote to celebrate new Boca Grande facility; County approves ice rink sign changes; SEASON magazine published Jan. 3

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 26, 2012
National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Motorists need to be aware of various delays at Sarasota County intersections.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2011
Traffic signal installations cause delays

Sarasota County traffic signals are being upgraded this month and will cause traffic delays at various locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Motorists need to be aware of various delays at Sarasota County intersections.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2011
Traffic signal installations cause delays

Sarasota County traffic signals are being upgraded this month and will cause traffic delays at various locations.

  • East County
  • News
A trio of adolescent ducklings acclimates from hand feedings to self reliance in a communal aviary at Save Our Seabirds before the birds are released into the wild.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 1, 2013
Baby birds land temporary home at Save Our Seabirds

For Helene Adams, late March kicks off the most wonderful time of the year - or at least the most adorable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Opposing Key Club project groups face off

Positive Change for LBK and The Islandside Property Owners Coalition clashed Wednesday, Jan. 20 over whether the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project was right for the community and whether it can be approved as proposed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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