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Public Works Department employees roll up tape and haul away barricades that closed off beach parking in Bayfront Park on Monday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 1, 2020
Longboat Key reopens parking at beaches

Public beach parking in Longboat Key had been closed since March 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 29, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 8.31.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
Steve and Ann Anderson
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 18, 2021
Longboat Key couple's boxer wins "Best in Breed" at Westminster Dog Show

The Rummer Run Boxer won against 14 other dogs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2014
Key property values rise for second year

Preliminary taxable values show that the island's taxable values rose by an average of 5.4% from a year ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ava Klein.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Ava Klein

The junior runner talks her favorite courses to run and why she has quick reflexes

  • East County
  • Sports
Dogs’ smiling faces can alleviate stress and form healthful connections — just ask Stanley and Puppet, two of the author’s pups. Photo by Kristine Nickel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2016
Want to get healthy? Get a dog.

Not only will a canine friend help you get more exercise, he can also help liven your mood and improve your overall well-being.

  • Health
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 7, 2012
March 7: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Save Our Seabirds' soiree will include live and silent auctions, live entertainment and food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort. File photo
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Event will feature food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort and string musicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 17, 2019
Fueling for the long haul

Are 'bonking' and 'Gu' unfamiliar to you? If you run, bike or hike, it's time to tune in.

  • Health
David Bullock is Longboat Key town manager.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2012
Commission to take two-step approach to code issues

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to move forward with a review of planned-use development issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amy Drake, president of Property Perspectives, is handling marketing for the 18-story Echelon on Palm and the coming Seven One One Palm, both luxury condominium buildings downtown.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 8, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condo building boom continues

Seaward Development is under contract to buy out the owners of the Versailles on the Bayfront for a new project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
Bus capacity doubles for Crystal Classic

Organizers of the November master sandsculpting competition hope to solve some of the transportation problems that arose last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Although Mote has touted more than $75 million in commitments toward the project, county officials could revisit a crucial contribution because of budgetary challenges. Image courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2020
Public funds for Mote aquarium not set in stone

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium announced a September groundbreaking for a new facility in Nathan Benderson Park, but the county’s financial support isn’t fully locked in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 23, 2020
Father and son bond over basketball in Longboat Key

Tim and King Grant vacationed in Longboat Key. The father and son found Bayfront Park's basketball court to share their love of the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peggy Guingona, executive director of the Florida Section of American Water Works Association Region X, smells a water sample as the contest begins. She says she likes her water to be odorless and tasteless.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2017
Public utilities face off in annual water-tasting competition

Charlotte County takes top honors.

  • East County
  • News
Downtown has remained open to special events, but city staff thinks a portion of Main Street needs new regulations before becoming a viable venue again.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2017
City reviews events policy — again

Can the city devise a system that allows events on Main Street without negatively affecting downtown businesses?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2012
LRHS looking for sports equipment

The Lakewood Ranch High physical education department is looking for donations of sports-related equipment.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Hats off to vets

Honor U.S. military veterans at a Veterans Day parade, which takes place at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 301, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 25, 2018
Second Change Last Opportunity honors community members

The 23rd Share the Light Luncheon was held Oct. 25 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
OUR VIEW: Next big debate - beach equity

OUR VIEW: Next big debate - beach equity

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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