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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota Contemporary Glass Weekend kicks off

The third annual Sarasota Contemporary Glass Weekend highlights an art form unlike any other.

  • Arts + Culture
MIC Insurance owner Michael Mailliard spoke to members of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key on Thursday morning at the Lazy Lobster.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 19, 2021
Agent sounds warning over rising insurance rates

MIC Insurance owner Michael Mailliard addressed his concerns to members of the Kiwanis Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 26, 2010
Key resident helps others fashion lasting memories

Rita Glosser makes Reminkie Memory Bears and pillows out of various materials, including fur, baby blankets and neckties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Regular readers of The East County Observer may remember that Lyric Eng's first two Santa visits did not go so well. I am happy to report Santa's reign of terror over our boy has ended.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 22, 2010
The most wonderful time of the year ...

With a staple gun in one hand and icicle lights dangling from the other, I climb clumsily up the ladder. It wobbles with each step until I reach the roof line. I only am able to trigger two staples in before I have to climb down and reposition the ladder.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lilly and Bethany Lynch and Larry and Tierney Thornhill look forward to Neighbors Unite in which luminaries will light up in Lakewood Ranch to honor those impacted by cancer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2020
Light for hope in Lakewood Ranch

Group works to develop Neighbors Unite luminaria event in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 20 for American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2015
Why to vote in the city runoff election, as told by 'The Simpsons'

Why to vote in the city runoff election, as told by 'The Simpsons'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: April

APRIL FOOLS' - There's gonna be one less empty house on Longboat Key, following a universally acclaimed musician's purchase of the blinged out $22 million Ohana estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diane and Glenn Goll, the owners of this North Shore Road, agreed to a variance that would allow them to build a 1,600 square foot house on the narrow lot. (Photo by Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 16, 2014
ZBA approves controversial variance

North Shore Road neighbors urged Zoning Board of Adjustment members to deny a variance for a vacant single-family lot.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 4, 2022
2022 Giving Challenge raises $16 million for nonprofits

Community Foundation staff and supporters met for a celebratory part on April 27.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • November 18, 2009
Turtle watch

Another sea turtle nesting season ends

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2009
Update: Governor approves pipeline project

Gov. Charlie Crist approved a natural-gas pipeline project application Friday, Sept. 11 that affects Longboat Key's beach-quality sand resources.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 2, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Regina Aluise

The Observer spotlights Braden River High's Regina Aluise.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2010
Cold snap a killer for fish on LBK

Reports of fish kills on Longboat Key spiked early last week and continued through Friday, Jan. 22, according to Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kelly Kirschner |
  • September 9, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A proud mayor stands by the panel's work

I am proud to have cronies like Susan Chapman and the nine other citizen volunteers who gave the community hundreds of hours over a period of six months to review the policies and procedures of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Cedars West wins tennis-court battle

A Manatee County judge ruled that the condominium has rights to two tennis courts but must replace the asphalt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2012
Community Sports

Enjoy this week's community golf news for Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara, University Park

  • East County
  • Sports
The Planning Commission approved the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, with Hudgins as the dissenting vote. But, Sarasota County commissioners may reconsider the project’s cost during budget workshops in August.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 2, 2012
Gulf Gate Library's rebuilding price tag called into question

Sarasota County Planning Commission has asked county commissioners to re-examine the new building's cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
School board approves millage rates, budget

With no members of the public present to offer comments, the Sarasota County School Board took about five minutes Tuesday evening to approve the fiscal year 2011 millage rates and final budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
News Briefs

Colony Association will discuss recommendations; IberiaBank to foreclose on Chart House property; DCA approves comp plan amendment changes; Town hires part-time code enforcement officer

  • Longboat Key
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