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Results for: XM Partner Code "4BW9T" Get 20% Off on Trading Fees

  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 31, 2011
Mystery writers sit down to share words of creative wisdom

When it comes to writing a mystery novel, several local authors, who attended the Mystery Florida Conference last weekend, admitted they draw most of their ideas from everyday life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2012
CEO promotes smart growth

Lakewood Ranch developer Rex Jensen sees an era of better relations between businesses and local government.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 25, 2018
New luxury condos coming to Siesta Key

The six-unit project is located north of the Siesta Key Village, and is expected to be completed next year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 12, 2025
Siesta Con brings together characters and community members

The event, now in its second year, featured costumes, celebrity guests, vehicles, vendors and other offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2012
Year in review: October 2012, 'It's official: Ocean Properties to purchase entire Key Club'

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties will purchase all of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's assets this month and has plans for a future renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2013
Infinity project to add new condo inventory

The 11-unit planned condominium will replace the planned Bleu Claire development at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive to become the Key's first new condominium development in seven years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 6, 2025
Hamlet's Eatery celebrates Hot Dog Day with furry friends

The fifth annual Hot Dog Day was celebrated at Hamlet's Eatery with a hot dog topping bar, free beer samples and furry friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 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 Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2020
Bradenton woman creates documentary on impressive acts

Bradenton woman creates documentary on impressive acts

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Our View: Hudgins for city manager

An important name was absent - inadvertently, the consultant tells us - from the list of 104 candidates for Sarasota city manager: Sarasota banker Jody Hudgins.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 7, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Stuart Dalgleish

Stuart Dalgleish has been riding a bike since he was 9 years old - for six decades. He has been riding on a daily basis since he retired in 2006.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brett Hanewich

Lakewood Ranch sophomore Brett Hanewich pitched a complete game, allowing two hits while striking out four in the Mustangs' 3-0 non-district victory over Manatee March 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By James Campbell |
  • January 24, 2013
RUSH -- an exercise experiment

RUSH -- an exercise experiment

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  • Things To Do
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 13, 2013
Camp Spotlight: Selby Gardens Camp Lookout

Children concentrated on coloring their Renaissance-inspired plaster masks Tuesday, June 11, at That's Amore!, the first session of the Marie Selby Gardens Summer Camp Lookout.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 26, 2025
Visitors and residents enjoy a slow evening in Siesta Key

A night in Siesta Key Village exploring the sights through the lens of a camera.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 30, 2016
Library seeks to plot future

Where will the Longboat Library’s next chapter take place? For now, the library will stay put, but even town officials aren’t sure if it will someday move to a town center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 28, 2023
Mote red tide water samples remain unalarming

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium scientists have been collecting daily water samples for over 50 years regardless of the presence of red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 12, 2024
School uniforms simplified: Children’s World celebrates 60 years in business

The local retailer partners with area schools to provide a physical location for families to shop for school uniforms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
County reaches Tara Bridge settlement

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is set Sept. 20 to discuss a deal regarding the taking of land for the proposed Tara Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
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