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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Gulf view returns

A landscaping crew began cutting the sea grapes in front of the Twin Shores and Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile-home parks Monday, Nov. 2. Residents and motorists anticipate the end of October each year, because they get their view of the Gulf of Mexico back. The sea grapes grow tall each summer during sea-turtle nesting season, which runs from May 31 through the end of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2011
Children get festive for Santa

More than 130 kids from Big Brothers Big Sisters watched as Santa Claus showed up to greet them in a bright red fire truck for their annual holiday party Saturday, Dec. 10, at Sun 'N' Fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player, Jessica Harrison.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Christmas in July takes on a whole new meaning when the Ladies Guild at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church gets involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2010
Energetic Traveler gets gift of a lifetime

The Longboat Observer's Energetic Traveler and Grand Bay resident Stuart Scheyer gathered on Longboat Key with 23 friends and family members to celebrate his 80th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 27, 2011
FDOT offers traffic insight tool

The Florida Department of Transportation now is offering an app that allows drivers to see traffic conditions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight Athlete: Bella Smith

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 20, 2020
Box of thanks

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church donates meals to frontline workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2019
Panhandling hot topic in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners want more info on how to deal with panhandling.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 4, 2018
Siesta Key Association members gather for annual breakfast

Big topics get discussed over a big breakfast at SKA’s annual meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 12, 2018
Sarasota County Schools and the Arts and Culture Alliance mingle

The groups held a reception on Feb. 12 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 6, 2013
Sarasota County removes storm debris

About a dozen reports of downed branches or power lines have been reported.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Patron Saints: Anne Folsom Smith

Each week, The Observer releases an episode in its video series, Patron Saints. This series spotlights performing-arts venues around town and the patrons who donate to them.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 30, 2014
Tools of the trade: Ice cream crazy

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream -- especially during summer in Florida. Here's the scoop on a few of the coolest ice cream accessories found around town.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast

The event benefits local children's charities in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 30, 2021
Sunbiz Works offers coworking options on Longboat Key

A section of the Mediterranean Plaza building is open for remote working.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 2, 2023
The beat goes on at Siesta Key drum circle

Now in its 26th year, the Siesta Key drum circle is as steady and evocative as the tide. And much like the beach’s famous sand, its rhythm is just as healing.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
A Chromebook on every desk in Manatee County

The School District of Manatee County begins a 5-year plan to assure its students have the technology to succeed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Town hires new fire chief

Longboat's new fire chief has firsthand knowledge of dealing with hurricanes, after serving as the incident commander for Hurricanes Charley and Wilma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2009
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