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Longboat Key Police Officer Wendy McGinnis staked out a south island condo complex to catch alleged package thieves.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2016
More charges pending against alleged package thieves

Longboat Key detectives continue investigating the couple allegedly involved with dozens of package thefts on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Former Chevron owner shifts gears

Robby Self now operates Grooms Motors & Automotive, at 5608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, where he provides auto repair and maintenance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Department reports for Nov. 13-18.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 30, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.30.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for Nov. 13-18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key Fire Department recently conducted rescue boat training exercises to familiarize themselves with the equipment carried onboard.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 8, 2014
Longboat Key Fire Department conducts rescue boat exercises

Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel participated in training to prepare for emergencies on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2009
Lady Pirates draw even with Lady Tigers

The Braden River High girls soccer team tied Palmetto 1-1 in Class 4A-District 10 action Dec. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2010
Cops Corner 09.09.10

Police received a report of a reckless driver swerving through traffic like a racecar driver.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Former Vice Mayor Ken Shelin believes a private nonprofit organization may be able to revitalize Selby Five Points Park.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 1, 2010
Commission considers Five Points Park options

A proposal to privatize the downtown park will be discussed at this afternoon's City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Carides submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken over Camelot East, on Clark Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Weather: East County

Pam Carides submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken over Camelot East, on Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Superintendent recommends firing five administrators

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills has recommended firing five school administrators based on findings from a misconduct investigation of a former Manatee High School assistant football coach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Chloe Ceshker: Top dog for 14 years

Chloe Ceshker, a toy poodle known for her work ethic and style, died Aug. 4. She was 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Party gathers food bank donations

Party gathers food bank donations

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2011
County accepting applications for driver education assistance

Manatee County now is taking applications for enhancing driver education programs at public and private schools.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week'   s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.25.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Blenker Boatworks and Marina of Bradenton worked  two days to raise the sunken sailboat. Note the inflated baldders that float the wreck. Courtesy photo
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 1, 2016
Longboat pays $5,200 to remove derelict sailboat

The Longboat Key Police Department has been in contact with the last listed owner who claims he sold the boat but has no paperwork proving it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key Club's women's 3.0 U.S. Tennis Association team will play in the state championship tournament this weekend.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 20, 2016
Key tennis team set for state competition

The women’s U.S. Tennis Association 3.0 team at the Longboat Key Club will compete at the state championship tournament this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 6, 2014
Sidelines

Dowdy posts his first shutout for ODA; Sarasota Redskins registration underway; Tornadoes remain unbeaten; Lady Blazers notch big win over Northside

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A Costco at Sarasota Square mall that's been under construction for the last two years is set to open in August.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 27, 2012
New Sarasota stores set opening dates

A new Costco is set to open in Sarasota Square mall in August and a Trader Joe's is opening September 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2010
Observer Updates 06.24.10

After an outcry from members of the Harbor Acres and Bay Point Park neighborhoods, the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Board has taken the proposal for a park at 1150 S. Orange Ave. off the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 14, 2015
Appetite for Creation

Sarasota’s culinary and performing arts communities come together for the Art of Food Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
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