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Last summer, Public Works Project Manager James Linkogle suggested the town use FPL’s permits and contractor to run a 4-inch conduit under Longboat Pass during a related drilling project.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 12, 2018
Longboat overhead wires to go underground starting early-fall

The town now seeks contractors and finances for its project to put all overhead wires underground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • May 2, 2012
Bridge Bites: The power of deduction

This is not the most swashbuckling auction ever to appear in Bridge Bites, but the deal does provide a test for Declarer's powers of deduction. Cover up the E-W hands if you would like to test your own powers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key firefighters extinguished a fire in a trash-collection truck in October, 2019. (file)
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 11, 2020
Longboat Key Fire Rescue begins strategic planning process

The five-year plan will help the department improve its service, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Purim

On March 20, Temple Beth Israel members gathered for a reading of the Megillah, Purim play and party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota government, school board bodies are doing a disservice to taxpayers

Every summer and fall, our government bodies produce enormous budget books with every last detail of how they’re spending your money. But it’s an exercise in confusion.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • September 8, 2014
That Fit Girl: Four common fitness fallacies debunked

That Fit Girl: Four common fitness fallacies debunked

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Braden River QB Shawqi Itraish is committed to Rice University. He will be a senior in the fall.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 8, 2020
Pirate QB will take off with Owls

The rising senior committed to Rice University

  • East County
  • Sports
Roskamp Institute's Executive Director Dr. Michael Mullan was part of the team that discovered the genetic causes of Alzheimer's disease in the early 1990s
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 25, 2018
Enduring our memories

A breakthrough study from the Roskamp Institute could mean a cure for Alzheimer's is on the horizon.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2013
News Briefs

Former Tampa leader suggests strong mayor; Work set to start under Siesta Key north bridge; County conducts Key noise experiment; Sarasota adds 100 parking spaces in Rosemary District

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 7, 2021
A conversation with School Board newcomer Tom Edwards

Edwards was elected to the District 3 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino, who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, wears the Fire Department City of New York patch. He spoke during Day of Remembrance in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2021
Day of Remembrance offers emotional 9/11 tribute in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Day of Remembrance honors 9/11 heroes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2016
Cops Corner 4.17.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Avantika Mishra says individuals without gluten allergies or sensitivities should not avoid it.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2019
Debunking the gluten-free mantra: Is gluten-free better?

Debunking the gluten-free mantra: Is gluten-free better?

  • East County
  • News
Victoria Wittner plans to complete six more Harry Potter-inspired novels to coincide with the original seven-book series.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Youth writes 'Harry Potter' novel

You might love 'Harry Potter.' But does his story inspire you enough to write your own?

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lynn Larson's masks in progress.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 27, 2020
To mask or not to mask? Longboaters cover the possibilities

For many people, it depends on the activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Fresco Circles 2013" by Andrea Dasha Reich
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Big sister Briana Cyr and her little sister Quiniyah enjoy spending time together talking. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 25, 2021
Our Y partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

Our Y leaders will help pair members with children in need and offer them a place to work out, get creative or simply talk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2020
East County weather page photo: December 17

This double rainbow over Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch was captured by Gordon Silver.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 22, 2019
Underground utilities project launches on Longboat Key

The operation began on the southern end of Longboat Key on Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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