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Residents gathered sandbags last week before the approach of Hurricane Ian. (file photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2022
Boil advisory lifted for Longboat Key residents

Residents are no longer advised to use boiled or bottled water for cooking and drinking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2009
Crew girls gain early college acceptance

The University of Virginia, Boston University and the University of California, San Diego, have accepted three Sarasota Crew rowers bound for college in 2010.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 16, 2010
Islandside project alterations are allowed

If the Town Commission chooses, it can amend the Islandside project ordinance June 28 to include the golf course condominium towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 21, 2010
Property values expected to fall another 10%

An average 10% drop in property values on Longboat Key is expected for the third consecutive year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2010
Simpson: Islandside project results in overdevelopment

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside renovation-and-expansion hearing resumed Monday with town staff recommending denial of the revised project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
FULL STORY: City picks Romney by wide margin

Both Sarasota County and state Republican voters overall chose Mitt Romney as their GOP candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Javier Sanchez is the race director for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 9, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for a half marathon

This week, First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay race director Javier Sanchez shares on how to prepare for a half marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Colony Lender now has a 95% interest in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's tennis courts.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2011
Colony Lender's ownership share increases

Colony Lender LLC now has a 95% interest in the recreational/resort assets at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. That interest includes the tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city will host an open house of its Public Works Department to teach residents about its facilities and projects like lift water station upgrades.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 21, 2012
City hosts Public Works Open House

City residents are invited to an open house of its Public Works Department tomorrow night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
To provide a better look at drunken driving incidents in the county, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department has provided an overview of all DUI-related charges in Sarasota County and in Siesta Key from September to March 11.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2012
County DUI incidents revealed

Between September and March, Sarasota County averaged 10 DUI incidents per month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Despite some long lines, voting today has gone smoothly, according to the Sarasota County Supervisor of Election.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 6, 2012
Early voting down, yet absentee ballots have increased

Overall, thus far the total number of voters who either voted early or cast an absentee ballot before Election Day is slightly higher than the early turnout in 2008.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 27, 2012
Officer Childers is reinstated

The Civil Service Board voted unanimously last week to reinstate Officer Jay Childers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Manatee County Sheriff's report states a home in the 10500 block of Cheval Place, in River Club South, was burglarized sometime between 6 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
$39,000 in jewelry stolen from Manatee County home

A home in the East County's River Club community was burglarized Tuesday night. Authorities are searching for leads.

  • East County
  • News
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee President and CEO Maribeth Phillips said in 2018 The Food Bank of Manatee would operate as usual and she hoped the community would donate to help replace food  provided by Feeding Tampa Bay.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2019
Manatee food bank changes distribution model

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee to focus on providing emergency supplies due to food supply changes.

  • East County
  • News
The suspect was stopped at 9:10 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2019
Nolan Middle School student charged with making threats

Nolan Middle School student arrested after making threats

  • East County
  • News
Parking is often at a premium at Siesta Key's popular beach.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 7, 2019
County to hold workshop on parking and congestion on Siesta Key

In an effort to tackle the well-known issue plaguing Siesta Key locals and tourists alike, Sarasota County officials have scheduled a public workshop and forum to address parking.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The no-swim advisory is expected to be in effect through at least 2 p.m. Thursday.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
UPDATE: No-swim advisory lifted at Lido Beach

Officials said it was safe to go back into the water after updated tests showed acceptable bacteria levels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The accident occurred at 5:08 p.m. Jan. 16. Stock photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2017
Three injured, one killed in suspected DUI

Charges are pending in a fatal crash outside Braden Woods Monday evening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2017
MAP: Ahearn-Koch, Brody and Hyde head to runoff for commission seats

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde move on to a May 9 runoff election for two at-large seats on the Sarasota City Commission, after Tuesday’s election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater shares statistics of how Florida compares with other states its size in terms of fiscal discipline.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2016
State CFO tells 'tale of two governments'

Official says Florida needs to diversify its economy further.

  • East County
  • News
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