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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.02.15

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.02.15

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
In October, the firefighter association  took second place in Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Longboat firefighters ready to tee up

On Nov. 18, the Longboat Key Firefighters Association will host its first golf classic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The former Pineapple Square properties total more than 30,000 square feet of retail space.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2019
Investor buys downtown retail spaces for $10.35 million

The multimillion-dollar sale includes Main Street and Lemon Avenue properties such as Sur La Table, Eileen Fisher, Pastry Art and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tina Adams has been with the town of Longboat Key for 20 years. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 14, 2019
After almost 20 years of service to Longboat Key, Tina Adams takes on new role

Fire EMS Liaison and PIO Tina Adams looks to make Longboat's emergency services more accessible to the public and the news media.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 28, 2022
The Observer's 2022 primary election recommendations

CEO Matt Walsh shares his recommendations for races in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The latest Waves and Wheels party got people going at the casino tables. (Photo courtesy of Lori Sax)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 13, 2022
Suncoast Charities for Children shifts summer offerings

The organization's second annual festival runs through July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SOAR participant Gianni "Julian" Torres, 24, walks on a treadmill during a one-hour fitness time at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. He attends SOAR in Parrish and in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch YMCA program soars

Manatee YMCA offers program for adults with special needs.

  • East County
  • News
Traffic cones that have blocked one of three turn lanes along Gulfstream Avenue are expected to be removed on Tuesday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 28, 2020
Changes coming next week to traffic on Fruitville, Gulfstream and U.S. 41

Turn lane expected to reopen Tuesday as roundabout project enters new phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 6, 2022
Fort Myers woman charged with false imprisonment of 16-year-old

Sarasota police arrested a Fort Myers woman for forcing a teenage girl to drive her around at gunpoint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 19, 2016
Summit to help launch careers for young professionals

Young Professionals Group Summit promises to have attendees back to work by lunch time.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The Embassy Suites project may tower over a two-story Second Street building, but the developer says it is taking necessary precautions to minimize the impact.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2017
Space Invaders: Downtown deals with construction site spillover

Downtown residents and businesses continue to complain about the impact of neighboring developments. Is there enough room to build without trouble?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teri Andrews, Co-Chairwomen Marisa Merlino and Robyn Didelot and Barbara Cruz
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 20, 2019
Caring hearts support mothers and infants program at First Step Sarasota

The Caring Hearts Luncheon was hosted Feb. 20 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The Sinning Sirens
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 6, 2016
Siren Song: Meet Sarasota's new burlesque troupe

Sarasota’s newest burlesque troupe is luring audiences with its seductive artistry.

  • Arts + Culture
Benderson Development, which built The Mall at University Town Center, has bought the Crossings at Siesta Key.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 23, 2022
Manatee County developer and landlord buys Sarasota mall for $25.1M

Benderson Development, which built The Mall at University Town Center, has acquired Crossings at Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovsk and prominent Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick on a screenshot from a Rumble video where they talked about the SPAC merger.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 22, 2022
Longboat Key video-sharing firm reels in $400M from merger

"We have only scratched the surface of what this business could be," Rumble officials say.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 29, 2022
Siesta Key battered but not broken after Hurricane Ian

Fallen trees and water-filled roadways plagued the island Thursday afternoon, but homes and businesses remained largely intact.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Oak Park School student Aaron Howell gives a high-five to The Oriole Bird during a special workout with the Orioles Friday.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 16, 2018
Orioles hit a home run with Oak Park School students

Former and current players played alongside students with special needs in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
University Place hosts first resident art festival

The University Place art and crafts show will be Nov. 5. The event is open to the public.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • February 21, 2013
How to handle Wal-Mart

How to handle Wal-Mart

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The city said it has worked to communicate with residents in the area ahead of the extended Osprey Avenue closure. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 26, 2020
City closes Osprey Avenue for construction

For the second time in four years, work on the Lift Station 87 project will close a portion of the road near the Hudson Bayou for several months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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