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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 5, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A fair fare?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Nicole Leffler, the 34-year-old owner of Wild Ginger, has twice expanded into new storefronts over the last two years.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 31, 2016
Gulf Gate lures young entrepreneurs

The Sarasota County business district offers cheap rents — and big opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city is in the midst of renovating the Lido Beach pavilion, but restroom improvements are set to be the last phase of the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Lido residents remain concerned about pavilion restrooms

As the city of Sarasota works through an issue with its maintenance contractor, a pavilion improvement project will continue through December.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Colony vandalism cited for crime hike

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming released crime statistics for 2013 revealing that vandalism and trespassing offenses are up 54% and 32% respectively compared with a year ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Decorations chairwoman Diane Nelson and event chairwoman Elaine Shapiro are pleased with the turnout. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2017
Women's group hosts harvest-themed fundraiser

Sold-out event featured 30 vendors for holiday shopping.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Turtle nesting numbers crawl downward as season wraps

Various factors could lead to a decrease in nests. Whether it's just the pattern of turtle nesting, red tide or predators, such as coyotes, turtles still produced a decent amount of nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If they win, Mote will use the funds for nesting survey supplies like stakes for marking nests.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 19, 2020
Vote for Mote

Because it rhymes! And to help sea turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 29, 2020
Longboat Key Club organizes Cancer Awareness Day

Members were asked to dress in pink on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Taylor Newton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
SIDELINES

Braden River High to hold Pirate Bowl; Sports performance testing upcoming

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pete Cumming has served as Longboat Key’s police chief since 2012. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Cumming explains 2014 police stats

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming offers insight about the types of incidents that were up and down in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
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A trio of adolescent ducklings acclimates from hand feedings to self reliance in a communal aviary at Save Our Seabirds before the birds are released into the wild.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 1, 2013
Baby birds land temporary home at Save Our Seabirds

For Helene Adams, late March kicks off the most wonderful time of the year - or at least the most adorable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 16, 2020
Andrew David Babcock

Andrew David Babcock, born May 24, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, beloved son, brother, and friend passed away on November 9, 2020 at his home in Sarasota, Florida.

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  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
Town to help Colony see the (turtle-friendly) light

Officials from the Colony will meet with Code Enforcement officials to bring the property into compliance.

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch's Katie McCoy hopes to top her fundraising efforts from last year's Southeastern Guide Dogs walk-a-thon. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2021
Parade for puppies in Lakewood Ranch

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosts first virtual national walk-a-thon day.

  • East County
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 25, 2019
Sarasota County Schools to hold second district-wide safety drill

Exercises in awareness and safety will be ongoing through the SCSPD at Sarasota County public schools.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
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Sand that leaves the shores of Longboat Key and gets deposited in Longboat Pass near Jewfish Key will be analyzed as part of a beach review.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 23, 2013
Town prepares beach project review

The town of Longboat Key will have a beach consultant perform a $121,800 analysis of its Beach Management Plan.

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AltMed MUV Director of Corporate Affairs Todd Beckwith discusses the new store in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2020
New joint in Bradenton signifies how our society adapts to change

AltMed MUV comes to Bradenton to fill a market need for medical cannabis.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Kyle Scott Battie

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the parade was scheduled for December, event organizers said group prep work typically begins in August and September.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2020
Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade canceled

The organizers of the annual holiday celebration are postponing the 25th anniversary of the event until 2021 because of COVID-19.

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