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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 11

A great blue heron stands near Blackburn Point on Casey Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commission candidates John Weber, Ken Schneier, Irwin Pastor, Ed Zunz and Randy Langley answered questions March 1 at a forum hosted by the Longboat Observer.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2018
We recommend …

With weighty issues ahead, Longboat voters have challenge in upcoming election.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Clockwise from left: Willis A. Smith Construction President and CEO David Sessions,  Fawley Bryant Architecture co-owners Stu Henderson and Steve Padgett and Willis Smith Vice President Nathan Carr are just getting started.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2020
Willis Smith right at home with library project in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith right at home with Manatee County library project in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 20, 2018
East and West collaborate for annual expo

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the 10th annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Austin Katz was officially named to the USA Swimming 2017-218 national team on Sept. 2. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2017
Former Riverview High swimmer named to national team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Peg Pluto has served as the chamber's administrative assistant for the last year and a half.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2017
Former Chamber administrative assistant lands 'dream job'

Peg Pluto will now serve as the property manager at the Wicker Inn Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
Sarasota High holds third-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

Six new inductees were honored by the school for their contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chris Christie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 18, 2020
2022 RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series lineup announced

The rescheduled series starts on Jan. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Citing public safety concerns, the Sarasota County Commission voted to lower the speed limit on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 27, 2014
County Commission approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

Staff reported many people speed on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road, between Vista Hermosa Circle to Sanderling Road, and a speed reduction would help alleviate the danger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
In addition to a central public park, the tax increment financing district could help fund the construction of a new performing arts center to replace the Van Wezel.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2020
City approves funding deal for The Bay project

Although some commissioners had reservations about aspects of the arrangement, the board unanimously agreed to steer tax revenue toward bayfront redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maika Monroe in "It Follows." Photo source: Vudu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2019
Cringe Blog: I've got a bad idea

One is a meta masterpiece; the other a terrifying allegory.

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Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 2, 2017
Cops corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for Lakewood Ranch and eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Joe Gruters and the president
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 14, 2017
Two of our own among top three for the Cabinet

Rep. Joe Gruters and homebuilder Pat Neal under consideration for CFO post under Scott.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tigers are one of a variety of big cats and other exotic animals housed at the Big Cat Habitat, located at 7101 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 5, 2013
Big Cat Habitat issues 'claw' for help

Flooding at the Big Cat Habitat, a popular area tourist attraction, has been on Sarasota County's radar for three years, but owners say little has been done.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Large events, with more than 40 people, are set aside at the Longboat Key Club's facilities until late March.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 1, 2021
Longboat Key Club tightens up on coronavirus protocols

The club will restrict guests for club-sponsored events to 40 people for 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy a recipe for pasta with Bolognese sauce by Susan Asselstine.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 29, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Susan Asselstine

Susan Asselstine has been a resident of Siesta Key for 20 years. One of her family's favorite meals is her pasta with Bolognese sauce, a recipe she found about 10 years ago in her Real Simple cookbook.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 1, 2020
County OKs Siesta parking spaces

22 spaces will be added along Ocean Boulevard at the entrance to Siesta Village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bernadette Gottschalk, Shelly Van Dusen and Kimberlie Buchanan
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 18, 2018
East Meets West vendors and sponsors mingle

A vender and sponsor-only event was held at The Terrace at Surf Shack on Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns and Ryan Butler |
  • September 8, 2017
Longboat Key packs up ahead of Hurricane Irma

On Sept. 8, a mandatory evacuation order was implemented for barrier islands in Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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