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  • In Memoriam |
  • August 14, 2018
Townsend “Townie” Reed Morey Jr

Townsend "Townie" Reed Morey Jr passed away at the age of 87, he was from Longboat Key Florida and died in Albany New York, the US Naval Officer's service was August 10, 2018 at 9:30 am and his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of th

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton and Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent volley criticisms about each other's political record.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2012
Thaxton takes on Dent's transparency

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent took questions from Sarasota Tiger Bay Club members during a luncheon yesterday along with her challenger in the August primary election Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rivo at Ringling condominium is located just over 500 feet from World of Beer, and residents are concerned about future sound issues at the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Downtown liquor license requests remain divisive

World of Beer has operated on Main Street with no issues since 2014, but a split City Commission was hesitant to approve a new liquor license for the bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Publix opening Oct. 17, in the new Lockwood Commons project, adds to the offerings of an underserved area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Lockwood Ridge Publix set to open

The Oct. 17 grand opening of a new Publix at State Road 70 and Lockwood Ridge Road adds to the progress of Benderson Development projects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2014
A climb for heroes

Joining with firemen from Central Florida, the Suncoast FOOLS firefighters gathered Saturday, at Plymouth Harbor, to pay homage to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Luke Doyle plays Dovidl, a young Polish Jew separated from his family during World War II in "The Song of Names."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 9, 2020
'Song of Names' mysterious, moving

Tim Roth, Clive Own play boyhood friends, each haunted in adulthood

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Zach Morrison represented Young Democrats during the Next Generation debate hosted by the Tiger Bay Club.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Next Generation debate

The Tiger Bay Club welcomed Young Democrats and Young Republicans into the den for the Next Generation debate on national and local topics Tuesday morning at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School's new principal, Dustin Dahlquist, says he's in "observation mode" as he comes to Lakewood and prepares to build on a foundation of success.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2019
Can Lakewood Ranch High go higher?

New Mustangs principal hopes to build upon the school's success.

  • East County
  • News
Grant's Gardens is moving ahead with plans to remodel its Gulf Bay Road site, but further town action is to come.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 3, 2019
Town rezones property for Grant's Gardens

Landscaping business has remodeling plans but more approvals must happen first.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota intends to get this abandoned parcel at 2303 Bahia Vista St. back on city tax rolls. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
City wants to clean up abandoned properties

The city's Code Compliance Division can now start the foreclosure process on abandoned parcels to clear the property titles, dispose of the properties and get them back on the tax rolls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bobby Jones Golf Club has received $3.2 million in major on-course investments in the past 30 years, staff said, but deteriorating infrastructure and drainage issues persist.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
Bobby Jones issues remain unsettled

The city hopes community workshops and an advisory board will help establish a strategy for addressing the golf course’s financial woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Overholt family came out in full force. Pictured are Thomas, Bethany, Isabella, Samuel and Julia.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Ice Cream Social

Families at Tara Elementary School enjoyed a night of ice cream and socializing as the school hosted its annual "Welcome Back Ice Cream Social" Sept. 9. Attendees wore NFL attire to help the PTO in its effort to win a $10,000 grant from the NFL Play 60 program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 15, 2020
Air Force flyover thrills Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff

MacDill-based aerial tanker banks low over Sarasota to honor medical professionals and first-responders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Mercedes Matthews makes coffee and ice cream and may one day deliver it with the company's delivery bike.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 24, 2020
Coffee and ice cream shop offers work worth doing

The Rise Coffee Co. and Nye’s Cream Sandwiches business employs people with special needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 16, 2020
Eta's effects: 220 flooded homes, 275,000 cubic yards of missing sand

Even with Eta's effects on Longboat Key, wind damage was minimal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 3, 2020
Longboat Key voters revel in the Election Day tradition

The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Longboat Key Town Hall and Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 6, 2018
Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel -- again

Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Marci and Michael Klein at 2019's Avant Garde: A Magical Evening
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 5, 2021
Black Tie in 2021

Take a look at fun Black Tie events coming up this year.

  • Black Tie
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is legally bound to be demolished within 60 days of any permit issuance.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat P&Z board approves St. Regis hotel with smaller ballroom

The Planning and Zoning Board supported Unicorp National Development's proposal for a 5 star hotel with a 7,650-square-foot ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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