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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A rock-solid explanation

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle discusses recreation opportunities with resident Jude Levy at Payne Park Auditorium on Saturday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota begins parks and recreation master plan

The city is inviting residents to share their thoughts on Sarasota’s parks and recreation needs.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2019
2019 word: Chivalry

Men, 2018 was a lousy year. We need to change the trend lines. Adopting the codes of the honorable knights of the Middle Ages would be a good way to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson continues his national book tour in downtown Sarasota Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 3, 2015
BookStore1Sarasota expects big turnout for Ben Carson

The Republican presidential candidate will continue his book tour on Main Street tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff says Sarasota officials need to take a more aggressive approach to encouraging affordable housing projects.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 22, 2017
Vengroff bemoans fees, regulations on affordable housing project

Harvey Vengroff says governmental regulations make it hard to build workforce housing in Sarasota — and city leaders agree.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2019
Binge Blog: Oh, nothing, just the end of the world

"Watchmen" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bridge construction manager Patrick Malone, general superintendant Todd Schille, Longboat Key Vice Mayor Ron Johnson and Sarasota Mayor Mary Anne Servian celebrated the dedication of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge Aug. 30, 2003.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2013
On the scene for 35 years

Thirty-five years ago, Ralph Hunter started the Longboat Observer because he was bored.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Briefs 2.25.10

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 12, 2020
Amendment would allow legal use of fireworks

If approved, residents over the age of 18 would be able to use fireworks on July 4, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County residents and officials have expressed concerns regarding the impact of the proposed dredging of Big Pass.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2015
Report dredges up Big Pass concerns

A county consultant says there’s not enough evidence to conclude plans to renourish Lido Beach won’t negatively impact Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The most recent concept plan for the Siesta Public Beach improvements shows the planned stormwater pond adjacent to the Gulf & Bay Club property, in the right-hand part of the design. Courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
An extension sought for SWFWMD grant

With construction of a beach stormwater project still delayed, county staff is worried about getting an extension of a grant to cover half the cost of the work.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Senior midfielder Justin Clark looks for an open teammate.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 12, 2020
Rams lacrosse learns from tough OT loss

Riverview has a young but talented squad, its coach said.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2010
East County child nearly drowns

An off-duty EMT and nurse helped save the child.

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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 13, 2021
Longboat Key Historical Society cottage moves to Town Center site

The cottage was among the original structures of Whitney’s Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 15, 2016
Rick Scott to speak in Sarasota

The governor will stop at a local engineering company to make a special announcement as part of a recent jobs tour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Toni Muirhead and Jamie Reagan, members of Peace Presbyterian Church, create dozens of natural art pieces displayed throughout the Peaceful Path.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
Path to serenity in east Bradenton

East Bradenton's Peace Presbyterian Church creates pathway with natural art.

  • East County
  • News
Ida Cuthbertson, a Sarasota County resident, writes down her ideas for the enhancement of the county's services for older residents in the comprehensive plan update's mobility category.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 11, 2015
County launches comprehensive plan process

At Sarasota County's comprehensive plan update kick off meeting last night, residents were invited to post thoughts and ideas about plan changes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2011
Worship Services

Passover and Easter Services

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Republican candidates to stump in Sarasota; DSA expands First Friday to every Friday; Local food bank event planned this weekend

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  • In Memoriam |
  • December 2, 2019
Dona Fay Ellsworth

Dona Fay Ellsworth, 85, formerly of North Carolina, Maryland, and Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at The Meadows at East Mountain Assisted Living Facility in Rutland, VT.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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