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By Observer Staff |
April 27, 2016

VOTING FORMS: Part-time Longboaters prepare for referendum

Click here to download vote-by-mail forms for the Aug. 30 referendum.

Longboat Key
News

By Nick Friedman |
June 11, 2013

Manasota Track Club beach runs begin tonight

The weekly summer beach runs kick off tonight at 7 p.m.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Yaryna Klimchak |
May 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : 2013 Sarasota Kiwanis Spelling Bee

Children from all over Sarasota County participated in the 2013 Sarasota Kiwanis Spelling Bee Program Friday, May 17 at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. More than 100 third and fourth graders in bright yellow t - shirts competed to show off their skills and win one of three cash prizes. Booker High School and Sarasota High School Key Club sold pizza for $1 a slice and parents quizzed children in preparation for the spelling bee.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kelsey Grau |
July 16, 2014

Turtle Hour

Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers practice a unique morning routine.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Harriet Sokmensuer |
May 9, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's World Series Games

Ashton Elementary fifth grade students went up to bat at the school's annual World Series Games Friday, May 9, at Twin Lakes Park. The students were divided into Major League Baseball teams, such as the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays, to recreate the World Series Games. Those who didn't play helped off the field with concession stand vendors, security guards and cheerleaders.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 12, 2011

Our View

A good compromise, we hope

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
July 20, 2023

New Sarasota superintendent describes his holistic approach to education

Terrence Connor brings a history of experience in education, having previously held roles including principal, chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.

Sarasota
Schools

By Niki Kottmann |
March 6, 2019

Clyde Butcher's 'Myakka River, a Florida Treasure' captures real Florida beauty

Butcher's latest photography exhibit aims to display why local land deserves to be saved.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
March 15, 2024

Survey says: Longboaters want more than a library

In an informal online survey, a majority of respondents said they want a library, but they want an education and community center too.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
June 28, 2022

Manatee School District considers how to use vacant land to address growth

The district has three parcels totaling 186 acres in the Lakewood Ranch area on which to build new schools.

East County
Schools

By Jen Blanco |
January 20, 2010

Pirates search for new coach

Braden River High head football coach Ed Volz announced his resignation Jan. 12 and was later named the coach at Sarasota.

East County
Sports

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 15, 2010

Town tax rate to rise 25.8%

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget on first reading that includes a tax rate of 1.8872 mills; the current rate is 1.5 mills.

Longboat Key
News

By Molly Schechter |
November 10, 2010

Time for butternut squash risotto

Chef Giuliano Hazan shares his recipe for a winter favorite, butternut squash risotto.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
April 4, 2012

Scene & Heard

Actress Penelope Ann Miller joins SFF lineup; Artist Series announces 2012 scholarship winners; Sarasota bids adieu to two dynamic directors; CarreÃ±o Dance Fest exceeds enrollment goal

Arts + Culture

By Eric Garwood |
April 28, 2020

Longboat Key Cops Corner: Yarrr, this boat launchin' ramp be open?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Amanda Morales |
May 12, 2016

Sarasota Calendar 5.12.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 12.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 6, 2017

Try a Fruitville overpass

Sarasota city officials are stuck on narrowing Fruitville Road, seemingly ignoring the road is a major east-west artery. Surely there are creative alternatives. How about a charrette?