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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 12, 2010
Town wants Google Internet

The town of Longboat Key is working with surrounding communities to bring a high-speed Google Internet to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 12, 2010
Town wants Google Internet

The town of Longboat Key is working with surrounding communities to bring a high-speed Google Internet to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Film crews capped off their visit by interviewing patrons at their tables. Photos courtesy of Sarasota Sally.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2012
Travel Channel spotlights East County's Linger Lodge

Film crews from the Travel Channel filmed a segment at the local eatery Linger Lodge Restaurant and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2012
News Briefs

School Board gets new name

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Five men push a vehicle Monday through the Beach Road intersection in front of the main access to Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
Beach Road drainage fix faces delay

The $2.8 million improvement project that will replace an outdated system was delayed after changes were made to the design.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
New Booker High head football coach Carlos Woods Skyped in Tuesday night to introduce himself to players.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 28, 2012
New head football coach for Booker introduced

Carlos Woods, former assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts, was introduced via Skype Tuesday evening, at Booker High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2012
Obituary: Clyde Miller

Clyde Miller, of Sun City Center and formerly of Bloomington, Ill., and Longboat Key, died May 19. He was 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The colorful and elaborate lighting display at this shopping center in Vaulx-en-Velin, France, shows the capabilities of the lighting system that will be installed at Selby Five Points Park.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
Selby Five Points Park sees the light

An $81,000 tree-lighting system, capable of 60 million color tones, will soon illuminate Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
FULL STORY: Millage rate flat at 1.8872

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved unanimously the millage rate and budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Scoreboard

Check out the latest bridge and golf scores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy Mary Elizabeth Carey's "salmon poached in champagne" recipe.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mary Elizabeth Carey

Mary Elizabeth Carey retired as a Manager of International Ex-Patriot Center for the Exxon Corporation, a job that kept her very busy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Obituary: David Lund

David Lund, 80, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County will repair two humpback bridges on Treasure Boat Way, along with six other bridges on Siesta Key, as part of a $637,000 rehabilitation effort.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2012
Canal connectors bound for rehab

Sarasota County plans to look for contractors to repair eight humpback bridges on Siesta Key in January.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
News Briefs

Board approves Ringling Walmart; Thanksgiving service changes and closures

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
News Briefs

Manatee County library system honored; Sarasota gets public feedback on 2050 plan

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 26, 2013
March 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions; Colony units can't be fulltime residences; New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Linda Holland and Pastor Kelvin Lumpkin issued a duel endorsement today for Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 26, 2013
Former candidates issue double endorsement of Atwell, Dorfman

Linda Holland and Kelvin Lumpkin endorse Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman in run-off election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hope Family Services' Irene Martinez, the Lakewood Ranch Elks' Darrin Simone and Hope's Lynn Lavigne go through toys the Elks collected for the nonprofit.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 19, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Elks' toy drive raises Hope

Lakewood Ranch Elks team with Walgreens to collect almost 800 toys for Hope Family Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The 104th Manatee County Fair's midway is full of rides, carnival games and other activities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2020
Manatee County celebrates 104th Manatee County Fair

Manatee County celebrates 104th Manatee County Fair

  • East County
  • News
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