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Devin Rutkowski, who owns several residential properties and formerly co-owned the Blue Rooster, is determined to get the city to change its policy on backflow prevention devices.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2015
Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy

Appearing at a series of municipal meetings this month, one Sarasota resident is calling attention to what he believes is a major eyesore invading the city’s shopping districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building official does management and administrative work in the town’s Planning Zoning and Building Department.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 19, 2014
Building official Wayne Thorne resigns

Thorne's last day is Aug. 21. Building inspector Tony Sapuppo will take on the role of building official temporarily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key fire firefighter and paramedic David Oliger is dressed in protective gear to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Key first responders return to work after quarantine

Four members of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department returned to work on April 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harriet Burns Stieff with Virgene Linse, ODA director of alumni affairs. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2015
Back to school

In continuing the celebration for the 90th anniversary of the Out-of-Door Academy, the lower school campus welcomed back 20 of its Siesta Key alumni for a luncheon Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.11.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
For now, the larger L-shaped cottage will temporarily sit on cribs near 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 18, 2021
P&Z Board approves Chiles Group's cottage, parking lot plans

Plans call for the Chiles Group's historic cottage to permanently sit at 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Over half a million lights will illuminate the grounds Friday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 30.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 20, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Selby's Lights in Bloom

The Sarasota tradition is a guaranteed fun night for families of all ages. Selby Gardens will be open Friday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 23 and Thursday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Dec. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
lips
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • November 22, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Holiday face time

Let's Talk Looks: Holiday face time

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren said she is planning to hold a “Zoominar” to help people understand the CARES Act.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 28, 2020
Town awaits calculations on CARES reimbursements

The town of Longboat Key is tracking it's COVID-19-related expenses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mason Amyx and Cayla Fulkerson use the groceries they bought to make their lunches.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Beyond the Spectrum expands facility in Sarasota

The nonprofit will add 2,500 square feet of space to address its growing waitlist of students. AND Beyond the Spectrum adds space to handle demand..

  • East County
  • Schools
Save Our Seabirds Operations Manager Jocelyn Shearer said this baby blue jay, rescued by Greenbrook's Lisa Laufenberg on May 28, could be ready to be released in the wild in July. (Courtesy of Save Our Seabirds)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 30, 2021
Sarasota's Save Our Seabirds explains how to help an injured bird

A Lakewood Ranch woman called for help to save an injured baby blue jay. The bird is now thriving.

  • East County
  • News
Author P.J. O'Rourke is currently the H. L. Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank based in Washington, D.C.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2014
O'Rourke to headline Tiger Bay event

Political satirist P.J. O'Rourke will speak and sign books during a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club event Dec. 4, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 27, 2020
Cheers to the Lakewood Ranch graduates

Parents, teachers and staff members celebrate seniors as they pick up caps and gowns for July graduation

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 7, 2012
VIDEO: ABOUT LAST NIGHT...

Black Tie spends the day getting wined and dined at Wine, Women & Shoes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 21, 2019
Let there be (colorful) light

Ringling Causeway in line for fancy, colorful illumination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lido Key Vacations, which operates large vacation rentals such as this one on Lido Key, has communicated with the city a desire to avoid extensive rules for registering its properties. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2021
City considers new rules for vacation rentals

Residents on the barrier islands are encouraging officials to move forward with regulations aimed at large rental properties in their neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key fire fighters responded to a structure fire Friday morning. Photo Courtesy of the Town of Longboat Key's Twitter account.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 12, 2019
Structure fire on Longboat Key's Putting Green Lane

The fire was kept to the garage, and no one was injured.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
New College ranked No. 11 among top public colleges

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked New College of Florida No. 11 on its annual ranking of the "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" for 2011.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. George Noble takes calls now from gift-buying customers, not patients.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • June 6, 2012
Neighbors: George Noble

After coming out of retirement to start a new business, Longboat Key resident George Noble is looking toward another change.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 8, 2021
Flashback Friday: 2012 Corinthian Gala

With many in-person celebrations on hold, let's take a trip down memory lane to the way we were.

  • Black Tie
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