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Chris Sachs, Police Chief Kelli Smith and Cash Register. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 17, 2020
New bell pit stop

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key got new Salvation Army bells.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Eric Garwood) Incumbent Jack Daly stands to answer a question during Monday'      s four-candidate forum at Bayfront Park.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 1, 2017
Colony referendum highlights candidate forum

Four hopefuls for the Town Commission took stances on key Longboat issues at an Observer Media Group Forum this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 3

Darlene Edelman captured the beauty of the Braden River while kayaking in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 1373 Harbor Drive was built in 2006 and offers four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and more than 5,800 square feet of living area. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 23, 2022
Harbor Acres home sold for $5.3 million

A Harbor Acres home tops the week's sales at 5.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Sidelines

Amazing Admirals; MLS comes to Lakewood Ranch; Junior Golf Camp registration

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 13

Susan Batchelor captured these terns at dusk on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
City attorney sides with residents on complaints

Instead of approving a traffic study for a new development at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue, the city mandated the consultant provide options to mitigate traffic in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eva Green in "Penny Dreadful." Photo source: Showtime Anytime.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2018
Cringe Blog: Behold terrible wonders

"Penny Dreadful," starring Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Josh Hartnett and Harry Treadaway; and "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil," starring Alan Tudyk, Tyler Labine, Katrina Bowden and Jesse Moss, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2011
News Briefs

Key's paving project almost complete; Two pension meetings scheduled for March; Sarasota-Havana Regatta postponed; Early voting will begin the second week of March

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Ohana owners have put signage on their private property to prevent people from trespassing.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 18, 2021
Beach, interrupted: Owner of unique Longboat property ends public access

The Ohana estate seawall for decades has extended far enough to often be in the surf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Town schedules first budget workshop; City staff investigates St. Armands benches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
WILD TIME. Longboat resident John Wild stays on top of the latest news while in Hamilton, Bermuda.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • Longboat Key
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Along with his siblings, Tommy Klauber began working at The Colony when he was 15.  Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
Klauber’s ex-employees carry on his legacy of service

The Colony developer impacted many local restaurateurs, tennis pros as their manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Built in 1995, the home at 3307 Sabal Cove Circle has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,193 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 24, 2020
Sabal Cove Circle home sells for $1.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug.10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Photo courtesy of Rev. Dave Marshall
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 11, 2020
Champions!

A YMCA team sponsored by All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church recently completed an undefeated season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 15, 2021
Families search for treasure at Children's Garden's Leprechaun Hunt

The family event was held March 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kasey MacTavish and Mindy McLeod of Oasis Outsourcing at last year's expo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 25, 2017
East Meets West Expo rescheduled for November

The 9th annual business expo will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 4, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Jackets are required

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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