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Josh the Otter visits one of Sarasota's elementary schools to talk about water safety.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • June 19, 2023
Rotary Club of Longboat Key's season of service

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key has been a steadfast pillar for the community, supporting philanthropy, youth literacy and conservation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
News Briefs

Firefighters develop public-education program; Workshop to feature discussion of aging issues; Town of Longboat Key collects Toys for Tots

  • Longboat Key
  • News
NBP dragon boat Coach Angela Long and nine NBP teammates were selected to represent Team USA at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships. (Not pictured: Duneska Grant.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2023
East County dragon boat paddler picked for US Senior Women's team

Mandy Boyers' selection to the team was years in the making.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 13, 2013
Debate centers on past vs. future

While six candidates vie for three Longboat Key Town Commission seats, debate and frustration about past commission decisions loom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County roads with posted speeds greater than 45 mph soon may be getting new signs as large as 3 feet by 4 feet, so they are more visible to drivers. Photo by Rachel Hackney Brown.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
County may begin installing bigger signs

Because drivers need more time to respond to speed limit changes, Sarasota County may install bigger signs on roads with speed limits of 45 mph or higher.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michelle Posey speaks in opposition to the budget.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 3, 2023
Sarasota Schools budget revises language on social-emotional learning

The tentative budget’s language was revised, with Superintendent Terry Connor and board attorney Patrick Duggan stating that the new language reflects the budget’s compliance with state law.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 17, 2023
False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund

A man was falsely accused by grocery store employees of stealing bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
George and Holleh Poulos, of Sarasota, sold their home at 470 E. Royal Flamingo Drive to Michael Wallace Liddle and Sally McGee Abraham, of Sarasota, for $1,675,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 21, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 5-9 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home on Bird Key tops the week's sales at $1.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This abandoned house in Kensington Park was reported to have an overgrowth violation, but only one weed stood taller than the surrounding vegetation. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 4, 2015
Code enforcement: the good, the bad, the ugly

Based on an increase in call volume, the county's code enforcement department will seek two additional administration positions to help handle violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commissioners also approved an ordinance that would make growing or selling medical marijuana require a special exception if Amendment 2 in the November general election is passed.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 3, 2014
Planning Commission approves Osprey pet resort

The Sarasota County Planning Commission questioned the applicant about the effects of the noise of a pet resort to residents in the area at Thursday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
In order to further engage officials on the possibility of remaining in the city, the Sarasota Orchestra is asking the City Commission to make a policy determination that it is permissible to construct a venue at Payne Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2021
Orchestra holds firm on Payne Park request

Despite community optimism about finding a workable compromise, the Sarasota Orchestra stands by its belief that it needs to use land in Payne Park to remain in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andrea Dietz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrea Dietz

The Lakewood Ranch High senior and North Florida commit led the volleyball team with 10 kills Aug. 20 in its 3-0 home win over Wharton High.

  • East County
  • Sports
For zoning purposes, recreational amenities must be available to guests at The Colony, such as these tennis courts.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2010
Town, Colony owners work to save units

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners can request code changes or ask for an extension of an abandonment deadline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrew Georgiadis and Karin Murphy were hired to write a form-based zoning code for the city in 2013. Georgiadis left the Urban Design Studio this summer, and submitted his resignation to the city in September.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
Questions surround city's plans to establish architectural standards

The city has been working to develop architectural standards as part of a forthcoming form-based code, but it's still unclear what those standards will ultimately entail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Bay, under which the town of Longboat Key's sewage flows in a 20-inch pipeline, is designated a Class II waterway by the state, only behind waterway that supply drinking water.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 27, 2022
Longboat Key builds funds first, then aims to construct sewer pipeline

Longboat Key's sewer line project aims to add redundancy to a system that previously had not had that luxury.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2024
Paid lobbyists won't have to register in Sarasota

City commission denies Erik Arroyo's proposal to separate those paid to advocate from genuine activism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Friendship Centers staff welcomed 150 guests to their Blooming Friendships Gala on Feb. 29 and include Amanda Olsen, Declan Sheehy, Jodel Velarde, Julie Ann Barowski and Kathy Pappas
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 1, 2024
Friendships bloom at the Senior Friendship Centers leap-year gala

The nonprofit honored Project Pride's Jason Champion as its Friend of the Year.

  • Black Tie
The home at 614 Owl Way has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,366 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 7, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Owl Way tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Head coach Josh Smithers and the Riverview football team will start practice Aug. 24 and can play games as soon as Sept. 4 — if they can find an opponent.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2020
Sarasota County coaches cautiously excited for fall sports season

Practice begins Aug. 24 for all sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The pretzel stand ($12) served with three dips at Restaurant Edelweiss.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • October 9, 2023
Here are the best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in Sarasota, Bradenton

Raise your stein, snack on schnitzel and graze on German food.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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