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Photo courtesy of Katie Moulton
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 9, 2018
Coyote continues to roam Longboat Key

The Town of Longboat Key will host a coyote workshop with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission on Aug. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Assault with a deadly wea-pen? March 17, 2000 - 11:56 a.m. 4000 block GMD. Assault. An irate customer threw an ink pen at a rental agent. The customer grabbed her arm and cussed at her. The customer was upset because the agent wouldn't give her a list of addresses of available properties. Police are searching for the attacker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Mark Oliver

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2010
Sarasota Baptist to host money-saving seminar

Sarasota Baptist will be hosting a representative from www.truecouponing.com tonight at its Lakewood Ranch campus to teach families how to save money on their grocery bills.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Lourdes Ramirez

After people become acquainted with Lourdes Ramirez, they often ask if she has a law degree because of her expertise in county issues.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2019
Cops Corner: Week of April 24

Enjoy this week's cops corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
As the city seeks to emulate events such as Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main concert series, downtown stakeholders are still undecided on key details, such as whether Main Street will be closed. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2021
Downtown group explores First Friday options

The Downtown Improvement District is slated to choose a partner for organizing monthly pedestrian-oriented events at a meeting next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 18, 2019
Worship Calendar

Worship Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
Inaugural Savor the Sounds concert a big hit with residents

Longboat Key residents braved the chilly evening for the Chamber of Commerce's first concert with more to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeannie Perales and Brent Campbell, who is part of the Speaker Series committee, met up after Perales' presentation.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 28, 2022
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts The Bay's Jeannie Perales

The park conservancy's chief experience officer spoke about current goings-on and the future of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Iuliia Danilovets addresses the crowd at the Ukraine seminar at Selby Public Library.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 17, 2022
Ukrainians explain how Sarasota can help in Thursday seminar

A Ukrainian aid discussion took place Thursday at Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gene Witt Elementary School's addition and renovation project is being expedited while students are off campus. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
School projects ahead of schedule in east Bradenton

Several east Bradenton schools to undergo capital projects while students are unable to return to campus

  • East County
  • News
The new span would be constructed beside Fort Hamer Bridge.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 19, 2022
Manatee seeks federal funding for second span of Fort Hamer Bridge

Funding for the east Bradenton bridge, among other initiatives, prompted a trip to Washington, D.C. by the Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
Ed Zunz served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2016-2021.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 1, 2021
Zunz announces resignation from commission

Zunz served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2016-2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Work is expected to begin June 10.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 30, 2019
Information session planned for Longboat Pass bridge project

FDOT representatives will be on hand to answer questions at June 4 event at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Florida Power and Light line specialist Johnny Allison has the automated lateral switch he is about to install on the 4100 block of 45th Street East in Bradenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2016
Florida Power and Light switch should power improvements

New Smart Grid technology installed for William H. Bashaw and surrounding community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2019
Nokomis man arrested after fleeing into a lake

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested man, who said he couldn't swim, after saving him.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview sophomore defender Joey St. Onge out-leaps a Venice player for a header.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2019
Rams' stout defense has them in prime position

The Riverview High Rams boys soccer team is on track for another district title game berth, thanks in large part to its defense and goaltending.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Sen. Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24 | Guest Contributor |
  • May 18, 2022
Marketplace of Ideas: A call for courage

When Florida lawmakers convene on property insurance, they will confront the biggest economic challenge in state history. They need to change the incentives to a market of free enterprise and competition that benefits consumers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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