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Iris White has lived in Gulfshore since 1992. The Gulfshore of Longboat Key  president said she has not had flooding issues from heavy rains, tropical storms or hurricanes. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2021
Longboat Key approves changes to mobile home height requirements

Decision preserves 20% townwide discount on flood insurance premiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ashley McIntyre and Monaca Onstad with the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund enjoy Polo with a Purpose with Lake Club's Marybeth Traverso and her husband, Jay Traverso.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 20, 2021
Polo for a cause in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund shares its mission during Polo with a Purpose at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 1, 2020
Gala celebrates Sarasota Police

The third annual gala was held at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Jared Clark picked up his first win as the head coach at Cardinal Mooney against North Port.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 17, 2020
Cardinal Mooney football coach has a successful homecoming

Mooney defeated North Port 42-7 in a family affair.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2021
East County weather page photo: December 24

Joseph Swederski captured this lizard showing off near the Lakehouse Community Center pool in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Harbour Walk home sold for $1.95 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,843 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 3, 2021
Harbour Walk home tops east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area sales at $1.95 million

Seven million-dollar-plus sales highlight residential real estate transactions for Nov. 15-19

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Hilton flag that flies in front of the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort could disappear if a renovation project doesn’t get under way this summer. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2013
Hilton eyes October as project start date

Town staff will continue to meet with Hilton officials and project engineers throughout the summer to help speed up the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Police Chief George Turner brings previous accreditation experience to the department.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 14, 2023
Longboat police department enters review process for accreditation

The department is on track to earn the status, a certification of law enforcement standards and professionalism, in less than two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta in a recent email compared staff action on an impact fee update with issues on the Siesta Key public beach improvements.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 21, 2012
Error delays impact fee update

Sarasota County staff blames a spreadsheet error for inaccurate road impact fees presented to Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 4.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Neil McDonald and Mike Rusnak
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 16, 2021
Longboat Key UPS Store gets new owner

The McDonald siblings, who have owned the store for 15 years, are moving on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 3, 2022
This Week in A+E: May 5-11

Outdoor orchestra, top-notch drama, virtuoso performers and burlesque artists enrich the Sarasota senses this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 19, 2018
Orchestra’s 'Lift-Off' just misses full orbit

Our music critic had mixed opinions on the Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 6 concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cliff Roles spent time in his Cologne, Germany, his home of 18 years.  Courtesy Photo Cliff Roles.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 27, 2020
Safe Travels: Sarasota locals give traveling advice

Sarasota locals give stories on how they’ve been traveling in an odd year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Physical therapist Rebecca Paquette (right) helped a patient use an assistive device. Therapists may recommend assistive devices for helping people return to the activities they enjoy. Photo courtesy of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 18, 2021
Doctors explain the importance of balance

People's balance often begins to decline as people age.

  • Health
Gil Brady as Chris, Jacqueline Jarrold as Sandra, Freddie Lee Bennett as Trevor, Timothy C. Goodwin as Jonathan, and Jordan Ahnquist as Max in "The Play That Goes Wrong." (Photo courtesy of John Jones)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 17, 2022
FST shows it's all right to go wrong

“The Play That Goes Wrong” illustrates Murphy’s law on the Florida Studio Theatre stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
Cops Corner

A man reported watching occupants on a 28-foot boat called the 'Scrappy T' run into a wooden dock on the other side of the canal. The accident caused extensive damage to the dock and an underground piling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2022
See Hurricane Ian's impact on Longboat Key

Scenes from the aftermath of the storm on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Foxy Lady’s founder and owner Lorry Eible has been a local trendsetter for 50 years.
  • By Amy Bentley |
  • January 28, 2023
St. Armands' Foxy Lady is still fabulous at 50

Foxy Lady founder Lorry Eible credits family, friends and generations of loyal customers for 50 years of success.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 2, 2011
MY VIEW: Anti-growthers reliably wrong

Local governments have wisely been reducing or ditching new home taxes known as impact fees to spur the economy. Opponents are spitting mad.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Bello Nick brings a combination of comedy and stunts to his act. Photo courtesy of Circus Arts Conservatory.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2022
Circus Sarasota returns to Nathan Benderson Park for live performances

Nine international circus acts will perform under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
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