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Firefighter/Paramedic Jamison Urch put out a building fire. Photo provided by the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 6, 2021
Town encouraged at budget year's halfway mark

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department had an average response time of 5.4 minutes during the current fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 25, 2022
Sarasota, Manatee men support American Cancer Society with fashion show

Real Men Wear Pink models hit the runway to spread awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns and Suzanne Elliott | Observer staff |
  • September 26, 2018
Fire Rescue responds to fire at Colony site

Around 2:30 p.m. the Longboat Key Fire Rescue, with assistance from the Sarasota County Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although the Sarasota County Commission agreed to halt the search for a Come As You Are shelter, they agreed they are open to exploring other avenues.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2014
County pursues new homelessness project

After receiving a request from Harvest House to help pay for a housing project, the Sarasota County Commission asked county staff to research additional funds to assist the organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
LaRose didn't intend to become a translator.  She anticipated having a career in marketing or public relations.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Irina LaRose translates languages, helps bring people together

Since 1993, LaRose has worked as a Russian language translator. Her work has brought to Russia and around the U.S. to help clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • October 13, 2015
Special assessment could cover Circle garage costs

During the next four weeks, the city will take its first steps toward implementing a special assessment to fund a parking garage near St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County 12 Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas consults with attorneys before ruling to hear more arguments at a later time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2019
Recreation district bonds delayed

Pending lawsuit delays judge's decision whether to approve issuance of bonds for purchase of University Park's recreational facilities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 24, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Jackets are required, sir

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Government has received $1.3 million in federal funding to assist individuals affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2020
Manatee County to aid those impacted financially by COVID-19

Federal funding will allow Manatee County to dole out $1.3 million to those impacted by COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2013
News Briefs

Entrepreneur purchases more downtown land; U.S. 301 to get new median landscaping

  • Sarasota
  • News
Selby Gardens officials were inspired to seek county funding after seeing other organizations make similar requests for large capital improvements.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2018
County faces questions on project priorities

County funding is a coveted resource for Sarasota organizations embarking upon major capital projects, but how do officials choose recipients of public money?

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Guitar Girls" now runs through April 7. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
Scene & Heard Thursday, Jan. 17

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from an extended Florida Studio Theatre run of the show "Guitar Girls" to the retirement of John Fischer, managing director of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marc Joffe, Adrian Moore and Vittorio Nastasi |
  • February 10, 2021
Improving and speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations

Government officials should focus on delivering vaccines as quickly as possible to those who want them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
High school football roundup: FHSAA regional quarterfinals
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2022
High school football roundup: FHSAA regional quarterfinals

Two Sarasota teams advanced, setting the stage for a rivalry rematch next week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Town pension attorney James Linn addressed the Longboat Key Town Commission at a special pension workshop last month.
  • By Jay Brady |
  • March 2, 2011
Longboat pension ranks among worst in state

Government employee pension plans are the time bomb for cities and counties on the Gulf Coast. The recession has lit the fuse.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen Mills is welcomed to the stage.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 17, 2022
Karen Mills talks business at RCLA lecture

The latest lecture series event was held March 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber recently moved his business from St. Armands Circle to downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 23, 2016
Sarasota’s Tube Dude repays economic incentives

Owner Scott Gerber has repaid $56,000 in tax dollars originally intended for business expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Donations for the Pet Food Bank are growing at Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2023
Animal sanctuary's new food bank supports pets in low-income families

Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City hopes that by providing pet food and supplies, families will be able to keep their animals.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Wolff prepares to submerge 10 mini reefs at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant. Eric Garwood
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 14, 2020
Siesta Key neighborhood may soon get mini reefs

Siesta Key residents hope to show the successes of mini reefs so the county will allow similar structures in the Grand Canal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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