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The new police headquarters is six floors and 201,000 square feet.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 27, 2010
Police headquarters opens for business

The $46 million new police department building is now open to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city's multi-use recreational trail now runs through Bird Key Park.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 14, 2011
Renovated Bird Key Park opens

The city hopes to attract more users with four water access points, landscaping and more parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
April 4: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 16, 2012
Oct. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 5, 2012
City to hold meeting on Rosemary project

City officials want to hear from the community about a public-private development at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Dr. Vincent Carroll served for 27 years in the Navy Chaplain Corps.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2012
Chapel to hire new minister

The Longboat Island Chapel congregation is expected to accept the Rev. Dr. Vincent Carroll for the senior minister position.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Rep. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, who will serve as the group's honorary chairman, made the announcement today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2012
Take Stock in Children announces new non-profit

The announcement was made at 10 a.m. today in the Manatee County School Board Chambers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 31, 2020
Cardinal Mooney sends Class of 2020 into the world

Cardinal Mooney sends its graduates into the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 29, 2020
County events canceled through May 17

Utility fees and service shutoffs are suspended through May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi and Lt. Mark Fultz Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Lieutenant Mark Fultz retires from Longboat Key Fire Rescue

Fultz was in the fire service for 28 years, 19 of which were with Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Executive Director Mary Dougherty, Sen. Mike and Dee Bennett and Bill Merrill
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 22, 2019
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange celebrates top construction companies

The 67th Annual Gulf Coast Builders Xchange Installation and Awards Banquet gave out four awards Feb. 21 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 13, 2019
Beachplace toasts to 40th anniversary

Nearly 100 residents gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club March 13 for an anniversary celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Talik Keaton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 29, 2017
Booker WR/QB makes verbal commitment

The three-star prospect made the announcement via Twitter.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Metric Engineering's Mike Martin answers questions about the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2015
Public drives enthusiasm for interchange project

FDOT showed off plans for the University Parkway/I-75 interchange at an open-house style meeting Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 4, 2017
St. Mary appoints new officers

The new board was installed following mass on April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 8, 2017
Newtown Alive gives residents a Taste of Newtown

The Newtown Alive project put on a block party to dedicate Newtown's newly installed historic markers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 16, 2013
Sarasota County hires senior strategist

Sarasota County taps Alliance for Innovation Regional Director Tracy Miller as a senior strategist in the Office of Financial Planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2014
Sarasota gears up for Super Boat Grand Prix

Sarasota gears up for Super Boat Grand Prix

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mayor Jim Brown will speak before the Anna Maria City Commission next week to discuss the town’s ULI report.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2014
Anna Maria ponders ULI study

The town of Longboat Key's Urban Land Institute final report has intrigued Anna Maria city officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Ashley Munroe |
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Harvey Milk Festival

Celebrate Sarasota's fifth annual Harvey Milk Festival this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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