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Longboat Key Police Administrative Assistant Marilyn Dzikas retired Aug. 7 after 30 years of service with the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Longtime face of police department retires

Marilyn Dzikas worked under five Longboat Key police chiefs. She retired Aug. 7 after serving the town for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
tacos
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 14, 2014
Clayton's Siesta Grill: A consistent, casual, island-style bistro

Clayton's Siesta Grill: A consistent, casual, island-style bistro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ben Hartvigsen and Isabelle Jester are the leaders of Sarasota High's cross country teams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
Two junior runners anchor Sarasota High cross country

Both set personal records at the North Port Invitational Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2012
Holiday fun returns to Main Street

Holidays Around the Ranch will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2013
DID investigates street pavers at Palm and Main

At the Downtown Improvement District meeting July 9, board members discussed the use of thermoplastic pavers instead of brick pavers in repairing four crosswalks at Palm Avenue and Main Street. The current plan would close the intersection for 16 days and cost $57,000. There was interest in discovering whether the thermoplastic option would be both quicker and cheaper.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Mowing problems reach Canal Road

Sarasota County staff says the contractor hired to maintain Siesta Key streets hasn't met expectations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Approximately 45 north-end residents packed Longboat Key Town Hall Monday afternoon to inform the Longboat Key Town Commission they don’t want their power lines buried.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2015
Neighborhood undergrounding referendum moves forward

The Longboat Key Town Commission moved forward with a referendum to bury power lines in neighborhoods Monday while residents debate the fairness of the funding formula.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 15, 2018
Power to the local people

Government is best closest to the people.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 22, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Francois Llorente dances at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota dancers tell story of dance and defection

Sarasota dancers tell story of dance and defection

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries from April through October

Longboat Key lost many beloved residents during the summer months. Below, is a list in their honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The second CVS sign was proposed for the left wall, which faces Bay Isles Parkway. See a rendering of the proposed sign on page 8A.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2012
ZBA refuses to 'sign off' on CVS request

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a variance request from the drug-store chain for a second wall sign at its new store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 — Seat 4: Bob Crain

Crain will face Jane Bruyer in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.16.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.16.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Riverdale home at 3807 Hawk Island Drive recently sold for $1,425,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,234 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.45 million in 2011.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 6, 2018
Riverdale home tops sales at $1,425,000

Riverdale home tops sales at $1,425,000

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 8, 2010
Colony's flag doesn't fly with residents

Town Hall received complaints before the lowered flag was reported stolen last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
McNeal and Braden River elementary schools' students receive a lesson from Cari Walz, Household Hazardous Waste employee, on recycling electronics.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2015
Braden River, McNeal elementary students fill up on knowledge

East County students tour the Lena Road Landfill.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.14.16

Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.14.16

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Our View

The public interest

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
During World War II, Joe Nocco and his unit landed in Italy on D-Day. Top: Nocco enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, after being declined by both the Air Force and the Army. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
In Memory: American to the core

East County resident and Word War II veteran Joe Nocco, 94, died May 2.

  • East County
  • News
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