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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 17, 2022
Busy bees move hive found on the underside of a home eave

Tarawitt Drive on Longboat Key was abuzz when a beehive took over a soffit. So the neighborhood experts were called.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 18, 2022
Joe Miller didn’t just create the band. He leads it, too.

Joe Miller, the founder of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble, inherited his father’s love for music — and for passing it on.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Paul Blackketter

Benderson Development Property Manager Paul Blackketter is the man behind a future world-class rowing facility off University Parkway. If all goes as planned, the facility will be responsible for making the East County one of the premier destinations for the sport in the nation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 21, 2010
Arts anchor (WITH VIDEO)

Sarasota radio host Lynne Bernfield has delved into the minds and hearts of Sarasota's most beloved artists and entertainers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Longboat Key's spirit is put on display

Rudolph's nose isn't the only thing glowing this year, because our island decorated full-out.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'All Fired Up'; The name game; Catwalk for a cause; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2023
Manatee commissioners draw hard line on animal shelter spending

Presented with a $17 million plan, commissioners told county staff to come back with a more frugal $8 million plan for the Bishop Animal Shelter addition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 6, 2025
Downtown Master Plan Committee kicks off with procurement debate

Led by chairman Howard Davis, some of the 13-member Sarasota Downtown Master Plan Update Committee challenge the process of selecting a consultant to help guide the update of the 2020 plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Million Dollar Quartet'

“Million Dollar Quartet” rocks the house at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
East County homeowners relieved, frustrated with sound abatement options

I-75 widening yields different results for noise abatement in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It's a gusher!

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 1, 2016
LBK firefighters light up

The town’s previous contract with its firefighters union was a model for Florida cities. It capped pension costs. The new contract, if approved, regresses on pensions and raises.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 21, 2023
East County cooks share their favorite holiday recipes

Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton residents' recipes mix tradition and love to make the holiday season special.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2023
Commissioners prioritize infrastructure, trail system for federal funds

Building a new span across the Manatee River at Fort Hamer is the county's top priority.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Citizens show support for Payne Park auditorium

As city staff works on mapping out an updated long-term vision for Payne Park, residents are fighting for the continued preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Party for the Park

The Freedom Elementary staff made some changes to their annual event - switching the name and location this year. What will now be called Party for the Park took place Dec. 18 at the school's campus, where students and their families came together for free food, toys, books and a good time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 10

These are a few of our favorite arts & entertainment events taking place on our calendar May 10 through May 16 in and around Sarasota, Florida.

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