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Lynn Larson holds the District 1 seat on the Longboat Key Town Commission. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Commissioner Lynn Larson

Lynn Larson was elected in March 2010 to the District 1 Longboat Key Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 16, 2014
Marcello Ristaurante: A cozy Italian stand-out

Marcello Ristaurante: A cozy Italian stand-out

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Longboat Key Town Commission hopes a judge will validate a $16 million beach project that voters approved in March.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2011
Beach bond validation hearing set

The Town Commission gave town staff direction to move forward with a $15,000 lawsuit to validate a $16 million beach bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2009
Park project has many hurdles

A new Bayfront Park that includes plans for a 15,000-square-foot building will require a lot of behind-the-scenes work from town staff before the project can begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • October 23, 2013
Common Nonsense: Passing time without our pastime

Common Nonsense: Passing time without our pastime

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

An idea for increased police presence in schools; Do not infringe on the rights of U.S. citizens

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2010
Victims of Key accidents in fair condition

Two men were transported by Bayflite to Bayfront Medical Center Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2013
News Briefs

City Commission maintains State Street garage plans; Drug turn-in event sees increased participation

  • Sarasota
  • News
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Delaney Riggins

Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Delaney Riggins scored four goals and a penalty kick, including two versus Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21, helping lead the Lady Mustangs to their third consecutive district championship. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 15, 2010
MY VIEW: Bust the incentives addiction

There are cycles, there are vicious cycles and then there are local government incentives to attract businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 30, 2013
Town seeks Bay Isles Road restrictions for elections

Campaigners who crowd the entrance and exit of Town Hall in March for the municipal election are forcing staff to evaluate parking enforcement on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 14, 2011
St. Armands parking garage now on deck

Vice Mayor Terry Turner has urged the Sarasota City Commission to consider a parking garage for St. Armands Circle as part of the city's two-year goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brittany Wenger hopes to refine her project this summer.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 1, 2011
ODA student programs computer to detect cancer

Sophomore Brittany Wenger won second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteer Melissa Herron took this photo that shows hatchling tracks headed toward the water. Photo courtesy of Melissa Herron.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 1, 2012
First nests of the season hatch

The public will have to wait longer than usual to get their first glimpses of popular turtle-nest excavations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 5, 2013
Village Association praises plans for Siesta Key trolley

The SCAT-operated trolley service for Siesta Key will run seven days a week in 30- and 60-minute intervals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 26, 2011
Music Review: The Ringling Festival: Brooklyn Rider and Piano Foursome

I've come to a conclusion. There are three important ingredients that can make or break a performance: personal touch, personality and program.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2009
Daigle deems Key Club application complete

The town's Planning and Zoning Board will review the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside application this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2013
St. Armands Circle BID will seek vote extension next week

Board members of the Circle's improvement district are confident St. Armands landowners will approve a second referendum attempt for a 10-year extension of the BID.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 15, 2010
Girls Inc. wins nonprofit of the year

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County was selected as nonprofit organization of the year at the annual WEDU awards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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