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Results for: Playvital Discount Code "AVA10" Get 10% Off On All Products!

  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Longboat town leadership remains in place after uncontested runs

Two commissioners ran unopposed, and Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock keep their seats for another term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 18, 2025
St. Armands turns into St. Patrick's Circle for holiday celebrations

Local groups, families and visitors to Longboat Key displayed every color of green imaginable at various St. Patrick's Day events this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 4, 2025
Republicans against Trump must stand up

Those who state they don't like him, just sit back and watch without speaking up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 2, 2025
Myakka River thrives with restored floodplain

New life embraces Myakka’s habitat restoration zone.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 23, 2025
No parking deal between Seaplace and St. Regis

Resident opposition prompts leadership to back away from initial talks with resort to the north.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 15, 2025
New life thrives in Myakka’s habitat restoration zone

Plants and animals continue to respond favorably to re-created floodplain marshes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 5, 2025
J. Jeremy T. Whatmough

On July 21, 2025, J. Jeremy T. Whatmough passed away at home surrounded by his family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2024
Behind the Name of Whitney Beach

Whitney Beach started as a touristy fishing spot and has grown to the perfect place for families and learning about the roots of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 15, 2025
Tal Siddique selected as chair of Manatee County Commission

Elected in 2024, the commissioner representing Longboat Key, Anna Maria and downtown Bradenton was chosen as chair in a 4-3 vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 20, 2026
Spring fashion comes to life on Women's Guild runway

Members of the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild walked the runway in Lilly Pulitzer's seasonal styles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 6, 2022
East Manatee firefighter goes 'above and beyond' to rescue Myakka City woman

A firefighter proves the depth of his courage in saving a woman from a submerged car in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2022
Myakka City equestrian facility aims to a jump above the rest

Behind a $30 million investment, a young entrepreneur is taking big strides to turn the TerraNova Equestrian Center into a leading destination.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 31, 2022
This Week in A+E: June 2-8

Comedy, improv and laser light shows are all on the schedule this week, and Sarasota will also have its usual heaping helping of art, music and theater.

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  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 1, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival: Reel Big Fest

Sarasota Film Festival’s programmers spend countless hours screening movies year-round. The result? More than 200 films for your viewing pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 1: Alan Sprintz

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast |
  • March 16, 2023
Think Everything's Good?

For 36 years, JFCS has been empowering individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 21, 2010
City prohibits some activities in parks

Team sports and other high-impact activities are no longer allowed in eight city parks that are defined as passive. All 48 city parks are now designated as active or passive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Talented Trio: The Williams Sisters

When you hear the term the Williams sisters, you immediately think of tennis greats Serena and Venus. But, the Sarasota Williams sisters will alter your perception of the term.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2010
TOP STORY, JAN.: City prohibits some activities in parks

Team sports and other high-impact activities are no longer allowed in eight city parks that are defined as passive. All 48 city parks are now designated as active or passive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2011
Letters to the editor

I notice tranquil setting not excess signage; Officer Thomas went above and beyond call of duty; Gov. Scott should seek advice from failed businesses

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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