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  • By Jon Thaxton |
  • July 29, 2010
MY VIEW: Amendment 4 will stymie our economy

It's completely unrealistic to expect voters to understand the often-arcane issues in comp-plan amendments. That's why we elect representatives.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 23, 2013
May 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41; Village crosswalk lighting receives green light; Pastry Art owner passes the cup; No laughing matter: Pam McCurdy

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • June 8, 2026
10th Annual Fireworks on the Lake

Fireworks begin at 9:15pm, set off from the mid-point of the lake. Show will run 18 minutes. Event ends at 9:45pm.

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  • September 23, 2009
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. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 13, 2025
A funny thing happened on the way to Mars

A solo mission is a pressure cooker of inner and outer danger in Urbanite Theatre's "Spaceman."

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2023
Game, set, match: Bath & Racquet redevelopment underway

Demolition has begun on the "rebirth of an icon," rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences and Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Welcome Back

The tennis players at Cedars Tennis Resort took the fun off of the courts for a welcome-back get together on Thursday, Jan. 13. The club restaurant was packed and, for once, the love was positive for tennis players. It was quite the racket.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 21, 2017
Sailor Circus gives Sarasotans a sneak peek at their D.C. show

Circus Arts Conservatory hosted a CAC in DC send-off performance on June 20 at Sailor Circus Arena.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 5, 2023
Sarasota still has a ways to go to be a 'roundabout city'

Sarasota is among the state's leaders in converting intersections into roundabouts. On a national level, it's not even close.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 12, 2018
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida shows off its style

The Always in Style Luncheon and Fashion Show was held Nov. 12 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2019
Selby Gardens to scale down master plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is attempting to address concerns raised by critics of an initial proposal, but resident opponents remain skeptical.

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  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Orioles Chamber Reception

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce welcomed back the Baltimore Orioles for the sixth season at the Ed Smith Stadium with a reception Feb. 25 at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 12, 2016
$1B Colony Beach and Tennis Resort remains on track

Longboat Key Commission grants latest requests from developer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Elks Hoop Shoot puts youth basketball in the spotlight

Six Hoop Shoot winners will advance to the district tournament in Sarasota

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 25, 2014
Fruitville Initiative gets back on track

Sarasota County's plans to rezone 360 acres of land east of I-75, gains momentum with a neighborhood workshop scheduled for Thursday, March 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 18, 2018
Longboat P&Z makes long-awaited recommendations

Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board tackles nonconforming properties at meeting Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
Residents praise North Trail mixed-use development

After more than a decade of fighting with developers, neighborhoods on the North Trail see a 156-unit condominium project along U.S. 41 as vindication of their efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 26, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre shares new season with donors

The Major Donor Season Announcement Party was held March 25 at the Greenbaum's home.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 3, 2013
Voters will decide ZBA's future

A referenda question on the town's March 25 ballot will determine whether the commission can dissolve the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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