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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2011
TOP STORY, NOV.: Longboat Ranks No. 2

For the first time, Longboat Key made Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Readers' Choice Survey. But Kiawah Island, S.C., still holds the top island-destination spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Cops Corner 02.25.10

Unknown person(s) chipped away about a two-inch piece of wood from the front door of the residence. The wood was chipped away near the deadbolt lock area, but entry into the home wasn't made.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 15, 2010
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $3 million

Gary and Julie Hester sold their home at 1137 N. Lake Shore Drive to Rudolph and Lois Lucek, of Longboat Key, for $3.05 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
IDA: No changes needed at Ranch Town Hall

Chairman Tom Green said the community is "very fortunate to have the leadership of (Community Manager) Bob Fernandez."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Cops Corner

Police confiscated a brown pouch with two white, small discs that a housekeeper thought could have been an illegal drug. The white discs tested negative for drugs several times.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 4, 2010
MY VIEW: The Tebow abortion revelation

The furor over the planned Tim Tebow ad in the Super Bowl is a revealing act by the modern pro-choice movement.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 18, 2002
Fueled by Fantasy

Nearly 90 Girl Scouts performed the East County's first Girl Scout Flying Fantasy Circus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.09.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2011
Sarasota: Letters to the Editor

Scott's low polls reflect back policies; Separate church and state, not God and state; Money shift to Orioles is a disgraceful act

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
McClash disputes beach fix

Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash sent a letter that disputes a plan to stop erosion on the north end of the Key. The town manager said the claims are unfounded.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Our View: The real charter debate

The Sarasota County Charter certainly doesn't register as a nerve-twinger on Longboat Key like, say, installing a cell tower on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 22, 2009
No decision, more hearings set on Key Club

Speaking on behalf of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, Dr. Hank Fishkind, Florida's most renowned economist, didn't mince words in his characterization of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Mustangs impressive in first spring game

Sophomore quarterback Reggie Lindsey threw for 125 yards and two touchdowns in Lakewood's 20-14 win over Cape Coral Island Coast May 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 1201 Tree Bay Lane has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,518 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 9, 2011
Tortoise Estates home sells for $1.4 million

A home in Tortoise Estates tops all real-estate transactions from May 23 to May 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 14, 2009
Police eye surveillance system

The high-tech system could monitor suspicious activity from a half mile away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Pirates run away with spring game victory

Led by junior running back Tevin Bryant, Braden River racked up 377 yards of total offense on its way to a 35-20 win over Riverview May 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By George Rauch |
  • March 2, 2011
Market Watch

Is there a future for gold and silver?Â

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 30, 2009
Restaurateurs launch new eatery

Former Bamboo owners Michael and Lesley Harb opened Fast n Fresh in the same space.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2009
Burglars hit five Key businesses

About 1 a.m. Monday morning, burglars stole money and merchandise from five businesses in the Centre Shops of Longboat Key, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2009
Thunder sets historic marks without track

After finishing as the regional runner-up, The Out-of-Door Academy boys track team sent eight runners to the Class 1A Track and Field Championships May 1 at Winter Park High.

  • East County
  • Sports
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