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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 19, 2012
Season of Sharing donations continue to grow this year

As the campaign comes to a close, contributions are still coming in, but donations are slightly behind last year.

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  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 2 through April 8, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Wayne Johnson submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Sarasota National Cemetery.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction crews remove the asphalt along Main Street near Mira Mar Court Thursday, Aug. 20, as part of an ongoing streetscape improvement project.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2013
Main Street construction update

While demolition is just beginning along some stretches of Main Street, the instillation of pavers and storm water management systems is almost complete elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The intersection of Longboat Drive and Broadway was flooded around 10 a.m. Tuesday.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 28, 2012
Village floods during high tide

Low-lying areas are experiencing minor flooding following this morning's high tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Running back Ali Boyce rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 34-26 spring game victory against North Fort Myers May 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.02.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.02.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Judy Klein, a Sarasota resident and four-year member of the Light Chasers, paints near the Edson Keith Mansion.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 5, 2015
Painters participate in farmhouse fundraiser

The Light Chasers: Plein Air Painters of the Sun Coast, a local chapter of a statewide artist group, raises money to restore the Keith Farmhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Smith submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

James Smith submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.

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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 15, 2015
Film review: 'Suffragette'

'Suffragette' tells a story that's as authentic as it is important.

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Former Longboat Key mayor and town commissioner, Ron Johnson, died on June 27 at the age of 84.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 2, 2016
Ron Johnson remembered for dedication to commmunity

A celebration of the former Longboat Key mayor took place Oct. 2, at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Al Jeffrey, Steve Traves and Jeff Birnbach prepare to release scallop larvae
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases 13 million scallops

Sarasota Bay Watch has released approximately 13 million juvenile scallop larvae into Sarasota Bay during the two last weeks in its first two scallop releases of 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anissa Murgo correctly spelled 'pitchblende' to win the local competition.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 25, 2011
Can you spell, C-H-A-M-P?

McNeal Elementary School fourth-grader Anissa Murgo won the Scripps National Spelling Bee Local Finals March 24 at St. Joseph Catholic School. Now, she'll represent the county at the national bee June 1-2 in Washington, D.C.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
News Briefs

Manatee presents revised flood maps; River Club youth launches sixth annual can drive

  • East County
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Lauren Cohen submitted this sunrise photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Weather: East County

Lauren Cohen submitted this sunrise photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2010
Judge puts furniture feud to bed

U.S. bankruptcy trustee William Maloney will not be allowed to sell items such as toilets and kitchen sinks from units at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Liz Cantarine submitted this photo, taken after a storm near River Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
Weather: East County

Liz Cantarine submitted this photo, taken after a storm near River Club.

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Longboat Key Foundation Chairman Bob Simmons has its sights set on a location for the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living in and around Bay Isles Road and Bay Isles Parkway where a future town center concept is proposed. (file photo)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2015
LBK Foundation receives $500,000 commitment

Ocean Properties Ltd. and an anonymous donor have committed funds for a new Longboat medical center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bethaney Keen and Sarah Crawford have helped lead Braden River to an 11-0 record.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
Pirates remain unbeaten

The Braden River softball team posted its sixth shutout of the season March 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathryn Parks opens the entertainment portion of a fundraiser for The Players Centre for the Performing Arts by captivating the crowd with a song.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2016
The Players get acquainted with their new community of Lakewood Ranch

Kickoff fundraiser draws backers of The Players Centre for the Performing Arts.

  • East County
  • News
Rachael Natalie Leahy
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2016
UPDATE: Murder-for-hire suspect from Palm Aire

Manatee County Sheriff's office thwarts murder scheme

  • East County
  • News
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