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The Longboat Key Historical Society accepted bids until Nov. 11 on the larger L-shaped cottage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 23, 2020
Longboat Key historic cottages planning to move in 2021

The cottages currently sit at 521 Broadway St. in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Patriotic party

Longboat Key parade will show festive spirit

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Les McCurdy thinks Sarasota's existing sign ordinances place too big a burden on downtown businesses, and believes a common-sense solution is needed.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
New message: City seeks merchant input on sign regulations

Businesses and staff members offer their insight on the city’s current sign policies, set to get a thorough examination later this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brion Whitley is making a comeback from a leg injury that caused him to miss the 2019-2020 season. Photo courtesy Dave Winder - Murray State Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 3, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Bring it on

Collegiate athletes represent Sarasota in winter sports, especially basketball

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This rendering shows the future welcome center. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue announces expansion

The rescue will build permanent facilities on its Lakewood Ranch campus with sustainability in mind.

  • East County
  • News
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan celebrates his victory Tuesday night with his son, James, who won a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2018
Two Buchanans, two victories

Incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives wins seventh term, son takes State House seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patches is one of many dogs available for adoption at Honor Animal Rescue. The mixed-breed dog is deaf and rescue volunteers are seeking a special home for him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Patches

Patches is one of many dogs available for adoption at Honor Animal Rescue. The mixed-breed dog is deaf and rescue volunteers are seeking a special home for him.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Developer Anthony Homer aims to replace an aging abandoned warehouse with a new apartment complex in Newtown.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 1, 2016
Developer to transform Newtown warehouse into housing

Anthony Homer aims to invest $3.8 million to redevelop a vacant warehouse into a 20-unit apartment complex for students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota football roundup: 08.31.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 08.31.18

Sarasota football roundup: 08.31.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dante Pascarella.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dante Pascarella

The Cardinal Mooney boys basketball senior talks injuries and never giving up on anything.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Some meters will also be installed on Palm Avenue and on Ringling Boulevard near the county judicial district.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota hires staff ahead of paid parking expansion

The city is getting ready for the implementation of paid parking downtown, set to take place this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban; Wawa slated for North Sarasota; Longboat resident charged in road rage stabbing

  • Sarasota
  • News
The third update to the Siesta Promenade plans include a new design for the residential, retail and hotel units proposed for the property.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 11, 2018
Plans aim to control traffic around Siesta Promenade

Siesta Promenade gets a third update after Benderson files new retail, residential plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ellen Levine lobbied her condo board, management, the Town's Public Works and Wast Management to allow boxes to be recycled at Sea Gate
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Sea Gate resident boxed in over recycling

Sea Gate does not allow its residents to recycle cardboard shipping boxes boxes, but Ellen Levine won't is determined to make it change.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Transportation issues and beach issues were among the top things mentioned in this week's Goals and Objectives workshop.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2019
The line for Longboat's budget forms here

At town's annual Goals and Objectives workshop, ideas queue up for their (possible) place in the next budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 31, 2019
Not a heavenly experience at Bradenton neighborhood gate

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Lady Thunder bounces back with win

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Sarasota Christian 25-21, 25-13, 25-20 Sept. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Assistant Branch Supervisor Judy Mullen, Friends of the Braden River Library President Martha Crabb, library Branch Supervisor Cathy Laird and Friends' Vice President Judy Harris show off the symbolic check.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
Library expansion may be overdue

Library volunteers hope a $20,000 donation to country will be a catalyst for improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Sgt. Mike Kenyan uses radar to track speed of vehicles traveling along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. The radar equipment can monitor speeds both in front and behind his patrol car and even while he is moving.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
Urgent call for deputies in Manatee County

Budget might allow for more deputies to patrol East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 20

Marie Pelicano captured this shot from Lido Key after sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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