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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 29, 2024
Salsa night revival brings dancers to St. Armands

15 South By Napule hosted the weekend event featuring a Latin band from Tampa and DJs from Miami.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Town Commission chooses whiter sand

The Town Commission chose sand at its regular workshop that could cost taxpayers approximately $50 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2018
Developer offers city settlement in Palm Avenue lawsuit

The developer behind an ongoing legal dispute with the city is willing to settle the case — if the city agrees to pay nearly $50 million over the next five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Our View: Referendum on performance

On the eve of the 2012 presidential election, it seems inconceivable that anyone intending to vote could be undecided at this moment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 5, 2021
Dream Flights honors Lakewood Ranch veterans

Three Lakewood Ranch veterans treated to a dream ride on a Boeing-Stearman biplane.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota gym's boxing program helps participants fight Parkinson's

One man credits the program with recovering his confidence.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 25, 2020
Manatee school district lays out recommended reopening plan

Elementary students to return fully to school while middle and high schools will have hybrid classes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 18, 2020
Longboat voters dig plan to finance beach projects

Gulfside and Bayside voters in both counties approve borrowing plan to launch renourishment, groins and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 8, 2020
Longbeach Village residents push for resident-only parking

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to hold a virtual meeting on June 15 to discuss parking in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2019
Braden River High School project is out of this world

Braden River High School agriculture project helps NASA scientists through Growing Beyond Earth program

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.15.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.15.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 28, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 22 - Sept. 29

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 16, 2014
TWIS Asks: Tim Jaeger talks Sarasota Keys

TWIS Asks: Tim Jaeger talks Sarasota Keys

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 19, 2023
Where do Longboaters get their Christmas trees?

With no on-island tree lots, town residents share their approaches to the Longboat Key tree dilemma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 16, 2025
Corcoran's compelling case

When you see what is occurring at New College, Richard Corcoran’s vision for consolidating three institutions deserves serious examination.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Otus |
  • January 27, 2014
Ask Otus: How to play the mating game

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2016
Top Story — March: Longboat Key medical center sets opening date

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 21, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Get Moving at the Community Park

Take advantage of this beautiful weather at one of the community parks on Longboat Key! Between the nature trails and expansive playgrounds, the park is a welcoming place for the whole family.

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