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The meeting began at 9 a.m. at the county administrative building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2011
County discusses impact fees

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will discuss two ordinances involving impact fees at 10 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
A Sarasota motorist veered off a Siesta Key road Thursday afternoon and seriously injured a bicyclist.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2012
Bicyclist injured on Siesta Key

A bicyclist was struck by a car on Higel Avenue Thursday and was seriously injured.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Food services is losing money because staff numbers stayed the same but there is a lower enrollment rate so not as many lunches are being sold.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
School budget closing COVID-19 deficit

Thanks to state and federal funds and unforeseen savings, the district will end the school year with half the projected deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Close call in New Pass

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2014
Residents raise concern about city mobility plan

Some citizens wonder how development changes outlined in a city study might affect neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul and Sarah Karon plan to donate up to $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 19, 2021
Longboat Key couple on contribution pledge: 'We believe in community'

Sarah and Paul Karon are planning to donate $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling Museum education assistant Brooke Wessel leads virtual tours using the 18-pound Ohmni Telepresence Robot.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 20, 2021
Ohmni Robot lets SMH patients virtually explore Ringling Museum

Hospital patients can take control of the 18-pound robot to explore the Ringling Museum's 66 acres.

  • Health
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 11, 2021
Coco Bertucci, the unofficial canine mascot of St. Armands Circle, dies at 13

The tiny Yorkie-Poodle was well-known throughout the Circle and had plenty of regular stops.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill) and his horse, Roach, in "The Witcher." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2020
Binge Blog: Toss a coin to your witcher

"The Witcher" and "Gourmet Makes" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Racelle Weiman led a panel discussion from the Miracle on the Key project.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2021
Republican Club of Longboat Key meets for December

The club heard from a panel from Miracle on the Key members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 19, 2016
Summit to help launch careers for young professionals

Young Professionals Group Summit promises to have attendees back to work by lunch time.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key dads provide paternal wisdom ahead of Father's Day

The simple question of "What makes a good dad in today's world?" resonated with local dads.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.3.21

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Commission gives referendum first stamp of approval

Longboat residents could vote in an all-mail election that will determine whether to allow tourism on the Key Club Islandside property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 23, 2022
The will to end inflation

Inflation is not the act of businesses raising prices. Inflation is the act of increasing the supply of dollars faster than the economy is growing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bill Deskus said the Seaplace clubhouse restoration project could be done by December.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 17, 2018
Longboat condos keeping up with the times

Condominiums on Longboat Key are spending millions of dollars to keep abreast market trends in common spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Who… who… who… is in there?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
East County's Steve Oppen says the Neuro Challenge Foundation has helped educate him and navigate him through his Parkinson's disease.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2022
Sarasota man with Parkinson's disease lauds Neuro Challenge Foundation for its support

Steve Oppen participates in Neuro Challenge Foundation programs and expo to educate himself on Parkinson's disease and help ease his symptoms.

  • East County
  • News
This is the car that was burglarized last weekend. Photo courtesy of Sheila Loccisano.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 8, 2019
'Smash and grab' car burglary reported on Longboat

Break-in reported at Broadway Street beach access on July 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Travis and McKayla Taaffe rowed at the 2011 Club National Championships in July, at the Indianapolis Rowing Center.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 28, 2011
Brother, sister duo to compete at CanAmMex Games

Last August, McKayla Taaffe, a senior at Pine View School, claimed her first gold medal at the 2010 U.S. Rowing Club National Championship, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. This August, she and her younger brother, Travis, a Pine View sophomore, are planning to take home the gold when they compete in the CanAmMex Games, in Canada.

  • Sarasota
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