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Results for: Puprime Referral Code "SAVE30" Get 10% On Trading Fees

  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2025
One more suspect charged in 2017 Longboat Key homicide case

Damien Garvin is charged with first degree murder of Zota Beach hotel clerk and security guard eight years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's MVP Sports and Social hits the high seas

Local residents board a cruise with the area's sports and social organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 22, 2024
With rising water levels, manatees return to Myakka

Water quality and abundant food are key draws for these massive park regulars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 14, 2023
Florida manatees find food and shelter at Myakka

Efforts to protect these imperiled mammals at the state park include removing dams that can leave them stranded and increasing awareness about boat speed limits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 19, 2024
Volunteer decorators needed for Longboat chapel's Christmas event

To be ready for Dec. 1, Longboat Island Chapel is asking for help from the community to prepare for the beloved Christmas in the Garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 22, 2025
Women's guild welcome-back luncheon celebrates charitable successes

Members of the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Women's Guild planned upcoming activities at their welcome-back luncheon on Nov. 18 at the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 25, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 10-14 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Lake Club on Baycross Drive tops the week’s sales at $3.55 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2025
Tribute to Heroes Parade salutes veterans

The Lakewood Ranch event made its November debut after shifting from its traditional Memorial Day Weekend spot.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 16, 2025
Cortez Bridge replacement work set to begin in 2026

Manatee County is busy moving infrastructure to prepare for construction of the $135 million fixed span bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 16, 2026
Sarasota restaurant closing on Main Street seeks new space

Element will shutter its current location downtown in late April.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 25, 2026
Saks changes its mind: UTC store will remain open

The parent company, going through bankruptcy, says it has renegotiated its lease terms at The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 27, 2026
Longboat families connect with first responders

Visitors of all ages got the chance to check out new first responder equipment and the big rigs at the Station 92 open house.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2024
Venice Symphony music director has a date with the Boston Pops

Troy Quinn will lead a New Year's Eve concert in Boston featuring Broadway star Bernadette Peters.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2026
Hermitage Artist Retreat names theater award winner

The Hermitage Major Theater Award includes a $35,000 cash prize, a residency and a workshop.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2026
Harbor Acres home sells for $14.75 million

The property on Sarasota Bay offers more than 6,700 square feet and five bedrooms.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2024
Charter Review Board District 1: Jay W. Riley

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 22, 2021
Commissioners accept consent order from FDEP

The town must decide whether to pay the FDEP $188,382 or implement an in-kind environmental project worth at least $281,073.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
Culverhouse sues county over thwarted development

The owner of Palmer Ranch claims in a lawsuit that county development guidelines have prevented him from developing about 2,300 acres east of Interstate 75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 11, 2018
City releases first batch of city manager emails

An attorney for City Manager Tom Barwin said an initial review does not suggest Barwin conducted substantive city business via private email, though critics see issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2018
Jury orders city to pay $49.8 million in lawsuit

A verdict in a lengthy lawsuit over a Palm Avenue property asks the city to pay a large award to a prospective developer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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