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Longboat Key Fire Rescue crews recently went door-to-door giving residents CodeRED door hangers. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 1, 2018
Longboat Key Fire Rescue reminds residents about CodeRED

Registered users will be alerted of hurricane evacuations, severe weather warnings and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former Aaron's Fish Camp property could be slated for some major renovations.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 20, 2016
Siesta property owner hopes to fill fine dining void

Property owner Chris Brown hopes to create a fine dining option in Siesta Key Village with his plans to renovate former Aaron’s Fish Camp property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 14, 2012
Neighbors: Jennifer Moore

Siesta Key resident Jennifer Moore has married 900 couples since starting her business in 1996.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A city employee helps a group of visitors use the new parking pay stations on St. Armands Circle on Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2019
St. Armands paid parking begins

Beginning today, a new parking garage is open on St. Armands Circle, and a new paid parking program is in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 20, 2022
Observer recommends . . .

City and county charter questions in Manatee and Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Palmetto High School's Principal Carl Auckerman will take the lead of Braden River High School next year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 19, 2021
History buff Braden River High's future

Carl Auckerman wants to establish relationships before taking over as principal at Braden River High in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Parrish Community High School resumes classes after two lockdowns inadvertently initiated by medical emergencies on campus two days in a row.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 2, 2023
Parrish Community High resumes classes after two lockdowns

The School District of Manatee County says that the lockdowns were triggered by "medical emergencies."

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota County Transit Operations Manager Benjamin Pearl with the 2023 Rodeo plaque.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 30, 2023
SCAT drivers top rodeo competitors

Two Sarasota County Transit drivers advance to this weekend's Florida Triple Crown Bus Roadeo after winning the local Interagency Bus Rodeo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2010
Town awaits building-fee study results

A permit-fee study being performed for the Planning, Zoning and Building Department has stretched into its 25th month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: SRQ Cigars

TWIS Asks: SRQ Cigars

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
If elected, James Golden says literacy, employee compensation and continuity of education will be a focus of his. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: James Golden

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 11, 2010
The Observer welcomes season with new features

The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 17, 2014
City Commission to review lift station recommendations

Five months after the city hired a new engineering firm to oversee the construction of Lift Station 87, commissioners will hear the group's proposal for finishing the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two of the top three transportation projects in city staff's proposed master plan involve trails, including connections to an extended Legacy Trail in Payne Park. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
Trails still top city transportation priorities

After gathering public input, staff is going to the commission for guidance on the Sarasota in Motion master plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.26.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 18, 2021
Style: Gray & Yellow

The Pantone colors of 2021 are a surprising change-up, like most things this past year. See what Lakewood Ranch-area shops carry items to help you coordinate with the new year.

  • LWR Life
“Roe” runs through April 15 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • March 22, 2018
'Roe' star Terri Weagant gets the conversation started

Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Roe" is sparking a multifaceted discussion.

  • Arts + Culture
Lynne Short and Izzy wear matching pirate costumes.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 20, 2023
Bird Key dogs fundraise for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

The event raised over $4,000 to go to Nate's capital campaign. The rescue is seeking $10 million to expand their facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Police Department is working with other law enforcement agencies to investigate a string of car burglaries.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 5, 2020
Longboat Key police urge residents to lock their cars

Florida's Gulf Coast has seen dozens of car thefts during the past few months, according to Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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