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Bret Hauff
May 8, 2018

Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after Longboat Key fatality investigation

Fatal crash on Longboat Key near Whitney Beach prompts police to close Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Kayleigh Omang
May 7, 2018

Will Chase pops the question at Bayfront Park

Will Chase and Anna Hahn get engaged, Dottie Baer Garner celebrates her birthday, Wine, Women & Shoes 2018 tickets go on sale and more.

Black Tie

Shane Donglasan
May 7, 2018

Sarasota Veg Fest celebrates eco-friendly living

Solutionary Events brought first ever Veg Fest to Sarasota on May 5.

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |

May 7, 2018

Stanford R. Boster

Stanford R. Boster, 88, passed away April 28, 2018.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

Shane Donglasan
May 7, 2018

Longboat Rotary Club throws second annual celebration for first responders

Firefighters, police officers and their families enjoyed a picnic and beach day at Bay Isles Beach Club presented by the Rotary Club of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Bret Hauff and David Conway | Observer Staff
May 7, 2018

Sarasota shooting suspect's donation to Longboat police paid for cameras, laptops

Ryan Flanzer, who allegedly fired three rounds into an empty condominium Saturday, had donated more than $200,000 to the Longboat Key Police Department in February

Longboat Key
News

Shane Donglasan
May 7, 2018

Seagrass Survey and Festival celebrates the Sarasota Bay

The fourth annual Sarasota Bay Seagrass Survey and Festival brings volunteers to study the bay at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

Sarasota
News

Shane Donglasan
May 7, 2018

Corvettes on the Circle revs up St. Armands

Corvette owners showed off their rides at St. Armands Circle for the 22nd annual Corvettes on the Circle

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jay Heater
May 6, 2018

Armed man robs Waffle House in Bradenton

An armed man robbed the Waffle House in Bradenton on Sunday.

East County
News

Niki Kottmann
May 6, 2018

Harvey Milk Festival schedule features diverse music, theater and visual art

The relocated three-day festival celebrates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office.

Arts + Culture

Bret Hauff
May 6, 2018

Turn lane proposed for Gulf of Mexico Drive

The town of Longboat Key could begin a project to regrade and widen, adding a third turn lane to, Gulf of Mexico Drive within the next few years, but first it needs a nod from the Florida Department of Transportation first.