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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 7, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Feeling Good' cabaret croons with a smooth groove

A talented trio of young singers brings brio to Rat Pack favorites and Michael Bublé originals.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • August 9, 2019
Dora the Explorer: A Longboat legend (1927-2019)

The spunky, beloved longtime Longboat Observer reporter has died at age 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 6, 2024
Here is what LBK needs

Sure, Longboat residents would like all three venues — a community center, a dedicated education center and a library branch. The county has the cash for all three.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 8, 2023
New downtown condo tower nears approval

The Edge, a 10-story, 27-unit luxury residential project, would be built at the corner of Fruitville Road and Cocoanut Avenue if approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 10, 2023
Women's Club of Cascades hosts fundraiser for Mothers Helping Mothers

Eight members of the Sarasota neighborhood walked the runway to show off top fashions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2022
Longboat provides update and steps following storm

Tropical storm force conditions, significant rainfall and storm surge reaching between 6 and 10 feet are the main concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 6, 2022
Emergency food drive on Longboat Key benefits local families in need

Over $2,000 and four truckloads of supplies were collected in an hour and a half.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2022
Slim Chickens plans Lakewood Ranch opening

The fast-casual restaurant’s menu centers on a range of fried chicken items.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 1, 2021
School District of Manatee County celebrates Champions of Education

The School District of Manatee County kicks off a two-week celebration to show appreciation for its more than 6,000 employees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.4.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 28, 2010
School tax referendum opponents face-off

At a Jan. 25 panel discussion of the March school tax referendum, Superintendent of Schools Lori White and Jane Goodwin faced-off against Rod Thomson and Walt Augustinowicz.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 20, 2009
Around the world in 114 days

Recently retired in 2007, Spanish Main Yacht Club residents Jim and Connie Cameron took a 114-day cruise

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2010
Town seeks direction for wayfinding signs

Public Works Director Juan Florensa is asking the commission if it wants to allow businesses to be placed on new wayfinding signs that were installed last month on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2012
Consultant sounds off on wireless solutions

A TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant discussed options for improving cellular service, including cell towers and small-cell technologies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 6, 2012
Comment: Summer is start of new kind of season

Over the course of the past week, a single phrase has been stuck in the back of my mind: "School's out for summer."

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
Sand loss prompts beach warning

The sand loss at the North Shore Road beach access doesn't surprise Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 22, 2011
Theater Review: 'Cowgirls'

"Cowgirls," at Florida Studio Theatre, ropes in the audience right away with its eclectic group of characters, each clearly defined by six talented actors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 6, 2011
Sea turtle nesting season begins next month

In preparation for sea turtle nesting season, Sarasota County officials are reminding residents and visitors to turn off lights along coastlines, remove beach accessories after dark and stay away from marked turtle nests on beaches.

  • Longboat Key
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