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To determine how much the town spends to pay for the benefits it guaranteed its employees, the Longboat Observer obtained earnings history and benefit records about the town’s 10 most recent retirees.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2012
$85,347: fire-rescue pension

A survey of the 10 most recent town-employee retirees shows a low of $18,200 for a pension to a lump-sum payment of $628,295.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed the 5,000-yard passing mark in the second half of the Thunder’s 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2012
Evan Wilson surpasses 5,000 passing yards as ODA tops Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson eclipsed 5,000 career passing yards while lead the host Thunder to a 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After reporting a missing wallet incident to Longboat Key Police, Police Chief Pete Cumming’s department spent two days tracking down the missing wallet and returning it and all of its contents to its owner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2014
Police track down visitor's wallet

The Longboat Key Police Department used video footage and old-fashioned sleuthing to recover a wallet and $160 in cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2011
Sports Briefs

EMB win Don Clarke Bowl Series; Southeast girls claim district title

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2009
U.S. House approves Chinese drywall relief

The Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009, introduced by Reps. Vern Buchanan and Glenn Nye, authorizes the Small Business Administration to loan money to homeowners for the repair or replacement of toxic drywall.

  • East County
  • News
Roe Hyer, owner of N2U Salon & Spa and former ballroom dance instructor, hopes to make the dance show fundraiser an annual event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
Salon entrepreneur organizing dance show for Mooseheart kids

N2U Salon & Spa owner Roe Hyer, with the support of Moose Lodge 1123, is organizing a dance show fundraiser March 31, for children who cannot be cared for by their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 28, 2009
Historical Society appoints new executive director

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, The Historical Society of Sarasota County's board of directors appointed Arnold Berns as executive director.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Dig the Beach volleyball tournament organizers took a unexpected trip to Home Depot and bought tools to clear water from Siesta Key Beach volleyball courts.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 11, 2012
Drainage difficulties delay volleyball tournament

Storm-water drainage problems marred Siesta Key Beach over the weekend and delayed the Dig the Beach Volleyball Tour.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 29, 2017
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS FOR JAN. 16 - JAN. 20

Country Club Village home tops transactions at $1.93 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2010
SYC to host Cuban commodore

Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich will be the guest of honor at next week's Commodore's Dinner Reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Marco Rometo

The Observer highlights Out-of-Door Academy runner Marco Rometo.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2009
Don't be catty, come to Feline Flair

The Animal Rescue Coalition announced its second Feline Flair adoption extravaganza, scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Early voting continues through Saturday, Jan. 28.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2012
County reports early voting primary numbers

So far 1,190 Sarasota County registered Republican have taken advantage of early voting for the state's Jan. 31 Republican Primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2010
Commission delays Islandside decision

The Longboat Key Town Commission will wait until 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 30 to make a decision on the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • August 6, 2012
The Folly of Life: A review of FST's "Talley's Folly"

The Folly of Life: A review of FST's "Talley's Folly"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Bobcats spotted in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch resident Sean Abrams caught these bobcats on camera near the Highfield section of the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch last week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 18, 2010
Harry's asks for outdoor seats

Harry's Continental Kitchens is asking for 24 outdoor dining seats Tuesday at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Braden River High boys basketball team captured its first district title with a 38-37 overtime victory over Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 11, 2011
Pirates win first district championship

The Braden River High boys basketball team captured its first district title in school history with a 38-37 victory over Lakewood Ranch in overtime of the Class 4A-District 10 championship tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
News Briefs

Coast Guard rescues three divers; Commission makeup change to be considered; Commission appoints subcommittee members; LBK Fire Rescue hosts safety officer courses; Mote currently treating melon-headed whale

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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