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Results for: Shokz Discount Code : "SKV10" Get 10% Off On Your Purchase

  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 8, 2026
Manatee Technical College flying into SRQ with new aviation program

The Aviation Maintenance Technician School is on schedule to open in January 2027.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 25, 2010
Deal Us In: What to lead

Opening leads often determine the outcome of a bridge hand. North has a good hand. He forced the game and then made a slow raise, showing extra values. His response to Roman Key Card Blackwood showed zero or three key cards. You have a few seconds to decide on your lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Anniversary Present

Jim and Jane Novacek submitted this sunset photo, taken at The Beachcomber, 2721 Gulf of Mexico Drive, while celebrating their 25th anniversary. The Novaceks had stayed at the Beachcomber 25 years ago while on their honeymoon. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • June 23, 2010
Deal Us In: Splinter Bid

Try not to use the cue bid when there can be a more accurate bid. Some players might have bid three hearts over West's two-heart bid, but at your next chance to bid the bidding may be at five hearts and what can you do?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Tom Cohen |
  • June 15, 2011
CREATURE FEATURE 06.16.11

Mandalay resident Tom Cohen snapped a photo of this feathered friend as it perched atop a lily pad in the community lake.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2010
Oat-cean View

Kathy Powers submitted this sunset photo, taken at Seaplace, 2045 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Captivating Crimson

Jack Duncan submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Bay Isles public beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2021
Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch is the place to be in 2021

Lakewood Ranch's new restaurant and entertainment hub of Waterside Place is expected to have a soft opening by May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Awards

The winners in four categories were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 14, 2023
No property tax rate change expected for city's fiscal 2024 budget

City Manager Marlon Brown tells Sarasota commissioners that he plans to hold the rate at 3.0 mils for the coming fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 24, 2013
Sarasota eyes Big Pass for sand

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is analyzing the inlet as a sand source to renourish Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2020
Spanish radio station hopes to educate Sarasota families on distance learning

The radio show Por Nuestros Niños is a Spanish language show about issues associated with distance learning and education.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
City’s parks ambitions remain uncertain

A master plan outlines $200 million in potential improvements to city parks. How much of that are officials interested in pursuing?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2019
Lakewood Ranch rower hopes Zs lead to a W

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2015
Stagedoor: Zach Shotwell

Once a Florida Studio Theatre apprentice, Shotwell is back for a shot at the main stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 30, 2024
BrickUniverse event will showcase the creative possibilities of Lego

The Lego fan expo event offers a place for both major artists and hobbyists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 29, 2023
Network of mothers strives to make Longboat Key more kid-friendly

Elise Kidd Slansky says there are plenty of ways to create more children-oriented community events. It just takes a little work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from The Paradise Center

Executive director Suzy Brenner shared the goals and benefits of the island's center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: Wide range of user fees hit the beach

County rolls out a series of new charges to help financial balance.

  • April Fools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sales Slow to Three

Just three real-estate sales occurred on Longboat and its surrounding keys during the week of Sept. 13 through Sept. 17, making the week the slowest thus far in 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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