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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 13, 2010
Younger running again

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger has picked up a commission candidate qualification packet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hal Porter purchased Whitney Beach Plaza for about $3.24 million. Brian Mathae purchased LBK Liquors.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 8, 2021
Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.24 million

Ryan Snyder had ownership of Whitney Beach Plaza since 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Susan Nilon |
  • February 4, 2013
When choosing a candidate, don't get caught up by shiny objects

When choosing a candidate, don't get caught up by shiny objects

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Anwar Desvignes of Succulantes
  • By James Peter |
  • February 24, 2024
Farmers Market fills downtown with artisanal goods and produce

Pepós Shoes brings handmade shoes from Colombia to Sarasota shoppers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Our View: Caution on beach schedule

Sarasota County is considering a dramatically revved-up schedule for the renovations of Siesta Key Beach, but needs to be cautious about entering into anything that could be financially constricting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thanks to the success of my first attempt at buche de Noel (yule log cake), I am now committed to making it every year.
  • By Columnist . |
  • November 21, 2019
The Jolly Rancher: The Holiday Roller Coaster

Thoughts on surviving the steep ups and downs of the holidays, finishing the ride and actually looking forward to next year.

  • LWR Life
Commissioner Hal Lenobel, right, pictured with former Commissioner Bob Siekmann.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2012
Commission to pick Lenobel successor

The commission will discuss appointments for the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dead fish are common on beaches during red tide.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 15, 2023
Dead fish on the beach? Longboat leans on nature for cleanup.

The town of Longboat Key cleans up fish kills from red tide only after four tidal cycles fail to clear them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 15, 2022
Sarasota RC Squadron trains locals in model aviation

The RC aircraft club has members flying their planes across Rothenbach Park daily.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 28, 2013
Town plans to get charter back on track

A referendum voters approved in November is null and void unless the Legislature reverses its course in early 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town has one free level two charging station available to drivers at Bayfront Park.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 21, 2023
Electric vehicles spark conversation on Longboat

The conversation has returned as the town debates how best to serve residents with electric vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
News Briefs

Code Enforcement hears parking case; FPL to clear tree branches, limbs; Crosswalks, beach project on agenda

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Meats and cheeses? Yes. Crime? No.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Town attorney David Persson supports an extension for the Department of Community Affairs.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2010
DCA requests another week

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes on Aug. 24.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 11, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 11

Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 11

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Central Park's Miryam Ballard, 2, enters the playground at Bob Gardner Park in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2020
Can't slide on responsibilities at Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton playgrounds

Officials hope those who use Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton playgrounds take responsibility for social distancing, sanitary measures.

  • East County
  • News
Co-chairs of this year's fashion show are Ann King and Sherry Kenny.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 24, 2024
Palm Aire Women's Club struts for scholarships

The East County club held its annual fashion show to raise money for local students and charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 31, 2019
Business After Hours brings local businesses together

The event, held at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, was full of lighthearted networking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Officer Jeffery Vogt was driving unit 83 in the collision with the Tesla driven by Charles and Marjory Barancik.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 5, 2023
Police department arrests increase in crime-free Longboat

The increase in arrests is attributed to the higher visibility of the department's officers under Chief George Turner's leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Parallels to 1930s Nazis
  • By Llewellyn Rockwell Jr. |
  • November 1, 2023
Parallels to 1930s Nazis

The Nazis' demonic evil began long before the Holocaust. It began with policies similar to what we see in the U.S. today.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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