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Antoine Sanchez will attend Stetson University in the fall.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2017
Riverview tennis player finds new ways to commit and excel

He'll attend Stetson University in the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from Gold, Linkogle

Members learn more about underground project, new commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Paid Election Letter

Untrue assertions regarding commission

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Stop and read the plaque that gives visitors a little more context to Longboat history.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
The essential guide to Longboat Key

From longtime Longboaters, the can’t-miss spots on this sandy strip of serenity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier greeted Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo on Monday afternoon.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 8, 2021
Sarasota city leaders address downtown transportation projects

Sarasota and Longboat Key leaders discussed roundabout construction, a new trolley and other possibilities to improve transportation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2010
DCA requests more time

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments in August from the Islandside Property Owners Coalition and the town of Longboat Key about code changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The East County Observer 10U softball team finished the season with a 9-5-1 record and advanced to the league championship Nov. 20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 1, 2010
Observer team finishes strong

After losing its first four games, The East County Observer 10U softball team advanced to the league championship game Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 5, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Save Our Seabirds' soiree will include live and silent auctions, live entertainment and food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort. File photo
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Event will feature food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort and string musicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Orion Nebula
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 14, 2020
Longboat officer shares love of outer space

Richard Schoepfer says he began learning about astrophotography four years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
County considers new tower restrictions

Palm-Aire residents are fighting a cell tower by lobbying commissioners to change the county's tower location policy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 7, 2019
Alta Vista students connect with, learn from, students in Ghana

The second-grade students at Alta Vista Elementary also organized a fundraiser in order to send school supplies to the students at St. Peter's School in Ghana.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Bullock is Longboat Key town manager.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2012
Commission to take two-step approach to code issues

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to move forward with a review of planned-use development issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deshaun Fenwick is headed to the University of South Carolina at the end of the season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2017
Friendship, generosity key to Braden River running back's ascension

He moved in with his friend's family in April, and has excelled.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 26, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Resident Mike Gasper outlines his questions about the Palsar proposal at a workshop at City Hall Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2018
Questions surround proposed downtown land changes

The timing of a city project is accelerating a request that would give a property owner the right to build a taller, denser development in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite years of research, the city has made no decision on the future of the municipal golf course.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2018
Forums find support for Bobby Jones upgrades

After gathering public input, the city is preparing to once again discuss options for renovating its 45-hole golf complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboaters left on the island could see heavy winds and storm surge up to 10 feet.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 10, 2017
Longboat Key expects damage, flooding

Town officials preparing for recovery, debris clearing after Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key Village restaurant Bonjour French Café shared a photo of a man in a Spider-Man costume on its Facebook on March 8.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
Man dressed as Spider-Man draws concern from farmers market

Reports of problematic behavior surround an individual weaving his way around Sarasota County in a Spider-Man costume.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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