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ALASKA. Jim Larson and his wife, Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson,  took their Longboat Observer along while visiting Juneau, Alaska.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

ALASKA. Jim Larson and his wife, Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson, took their Longboat Observer along while visiting Juneau, Alaska.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel S. O’Hara
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 27, 2011
Beach funding not recommended

Boca Raton-based Coastal Planning & Engineering doesn't recommend the town work toward attaining federal dollars to help pay for future beach renourishment projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christina Bowman, Danny Bilyeu and 1st Sgt. Brian Krcelic
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2014
School board

St. Martha celebrates the Greatest Generation; Sunsets to Saris to be pinnacle evening; Sarasota Military Academy salutes our veterans; Out-of-door Students sing songs of service

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeanette Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken in Greenbrook in East County.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Observer Weather: East County

Jeanette Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken in Greenbrook in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2009
Osprey man charged with possession of child porn

An online photo developer tipped off authorities to the man's alleged activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicki Caffaro and Judi Graybill have been members of the Women’s Club for more than 15 years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2010
'Bells ring for Bealls' at Palm Aire fashion show

More than 230 ladies flocked to the Palm Aire Country Club Nov. 12 for the Palm Aire Women's Club's "Bells are Ringing for Bealls" event. Guests enjoyed lunch and raffles before getting a glimpse of the latest fashions during the fashion show.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Mote Marine Laboratory staff biologist Rebeccah Hazelkorn and public relations coordinator Hayley Rutger navigate the Stranding Investigation Program’s new 13-foot Boston Whaler out the canals of City Island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 21, 2014
VIDEO: Mote's stranding program gets boost from grant

Thanks to a roughly $12,000 grant from the Sea Turtle Grant Program, Mote Marine Laboratory's Stranding Investigations Program will no longer have to rely on Jet Skis for marine rescues and recoveries.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Longboat Observer readers win 'mother' of all contests

The votes are in - more than 15,000 total - and the winners of the YourObserver.com Mother-Daughter Lookalike contest have been named.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 7208 Point of Rocks Road recently sold for $5 million. The parcel has two properties, the first built in 1930 and the second property built in 2013.Â
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 21, 2019
Point of Rocks properties sell for $5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Ten Oaks defeats Wildcat in President's Cup Finals

Ten Oaks defeated Wildcat 11-10 in overtime to win the President's Cup Final March 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 29, 2009
I-75 accessibility attracts hotels to East County

Country Inn & Suites, which opened last week, is the second of four hotels that will open this year.

  • East County
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort tennis courts are part of a recreational lease dispute that now involves sanctions being levied against Colony Lender LLC.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2015
Sanctions on the docket for Colony Lender

The Association will argue lawsuits should be dismissed. Colony Lender vows to appeal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Developer Greg Kveton is spearheading the DeMarcay on Palm condo project.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2015
WELCOME BACK: Development continues in downtown Sarasota

Large projects continue to go through the development process, and key funding mechanisms are changing. How have the past few months changed the landscape in the heart of the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 12, 2009
Homeowner demands city remove exotic trees

A Bird Key resident says the city has refused to remove three exotic trees near his home, even though they sit on the public right of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2012
Obituary: Alice-Jean 'A.J.' McFarlin

Key and formerly of St. Louis Park, Minn., died May 31. She was 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 15, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Bonsack appointed to International Spa Association Board of Directors; CYD of Sarasota County honoring Michael Saunders

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers watches the crowd Wednesday as USF Hospitality and Technology Dean Cihan Cobanoglu speaks about their partnership.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 3, 2014
Key Club announces partnership with USF Manatee-Sarasota

The University and Resort will join forces to educate and employ students into school's Hospitality and Technology Leadership program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Lido Beach home at 161 S. Polk Drive sold for $3.25 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 21, 2018
Lido Beach home sells for $3.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 5-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Public Works staff put the orange tape in place this week to direct beach-goers toward a safe beach access path.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 27, 2011
Sand loss prompts warning from Public Works

Public Works is monitoring sand loss at the north end to determine if the North Shore Road beach access needs to close temporarily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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