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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2022
Longboat OKs commercial land proposal

Brista Homes' plan includes a master drainage system designed to alleviate neighborhood flooding problems.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 15, 2009
Teen actress scores Hallmark movie

Shanley Caswell left Sarasota two years ago to make it in Hollywood. This Saturday, she will star in the Hallmark movie, 'Mending Fences,' alongside Angie Dickinson.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
OUR VIEW: The rec center dilemma

Longboat Key residents have known for a long time the recreation center at Bayfront Park needs to be replaced. The hard parts are deciding how to pay for improvements and how expansive those improvements should be.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota Ballet sets the stage for season

The Sarasota Ballet’s performance of “Apollo,” “Sinfonietta” and “Gala Performance” showcased the company’s strengths, setting expectations high for Director Iain’s Webb’s 10th anniversary season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 25, 2024
Community regroups as Light Up Longboat kicks off holiday season

After a challenging summer of hurricanes for the island, members of the Longboat community came together for an early holiday celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 1, 2020
Longboat Key Commission has budget and more on its plate

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a regular meeting on Sept. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 21, 2022
The best thing about the holidays on Longboat Key

Longboat Key residents tell the Observer about the best part of the holidays on the island — or wherever they celebrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 29, 2021
South Gate Community Center will stay in residents' control

Voters say Sarasota County's offer was too low for the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 7, 2023
Scott Hopes out as Manatee County administrator

The embattled administrator, who was hired in May 2021, had reorganized the face of Manatee County's government.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2009
'Not one single complaint'

The Longboat Key Club prepared for months for its biggest event to date, the Sarasota Open, and did not receive any traffic complaints.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Rams soccer advances to district semis; Riverview basketball tops Braden River; Sarasota Christian takes win over Bayshore; Cougar basketball charges past Tornadoes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2025
Challenges remain imposing for Meals on Wheels Plus-Manatee

COVID, inflation and hurricanes leave more residents than ever in need of food and support.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 03.12.15

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • May 21, 2020
Smokin' Summer Spots

LWR Life contributor Shellie Terry shares the secrets to finding the best barbecue in town.

  • LWR Life
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 16, 2018
Going Coastal

It’s a style perfectly suited for Lakewood Ranch, and it’s here in force.

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2019
Manatee County considers stormwater fee

Dedicated stormwater fee could handle escalating routine maintenance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2017
Martial arts legend shares no-holds-barred stories

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2023
Orioles worth your attention — even after they're back in Baltimore

The baseball team has been a downtrodden franchise for years, but that should change in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 14, 2025
As Manatee County looks to grow ferry, Longboat stop discussed

Longboat Key leaders see a potential traffic benefit from the Gulf Islands Ferry but no suitable location for a stop on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2009
Pedal car races to debut on Main

The races will be part of the Ed's Tavern Pedal Car Race and Car Show Nov. 15.

  • East County
  • News
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