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By Ian Swaby |
August 28, 2025

Remodeled and ready: St. Armands gallery hosts Longboat chamber

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Off the Clock Networking at Wyland Gallery allowed attendees to connect in a new space.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Rod Thomson |
July 25, 2012

Primary Election: Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections

Editor's note: As the Aug. 14 primary election nears, the Longboat Observer will be publishing short profiles and Q&A segments from each of the candidates who will represent Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
March 4, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Petra Rivera |
January 29, 2024

Beachplace condominium celebrates 45th anniversary

Condo owners marked the milestone at their annual owners party and recall brushes with celebrity over the years.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 5, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 7-13

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
October 28, 2009

Cops Corner 10.29.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

East County
Cops Corner

By Jen Blanco |
September 9, 2009

Lady Pirates sail past Lady Spartans

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood High in four games Sept. 9 in its district opener.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
April 7, 2010

Cops Corner 04.08.10

The complainant reported his parents have illegally copied thousands of DVDs and are involved in a crime syndicate committing video piracy.

East County
Cops Corner

By Heidi Kurpiela |
January 5, 2011

Art Scene & Heard

CarreÃ±o Dance Fest kicks off on the right foot; The stiletto secret behind our SEASON shoot; Another year, another Perlman Music Program residency; and Hot Tickets.

Arts + Culture

By Alex Mahadevan |
February 14, 2013

Election: Dorfman takes a second shot at the City Commission

NBA Entertainment founder Richard Dorfman wants to give the future leaders of Sarasota a voice and quiet anti-growth stalwarts of the past.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
January 21, 2018

Cops Corner: Fast food, slow suspect

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports.

East County
Cops Corner

By Nick Reichert |
September 2, 2015

Stagedoor: Rafael Petlock

Actor Rafael Petlock has appeared in plays in New York City, television and movies. But he’s perfectly fine expressing himself in his hometown of Sarasota when and wherever he can.

Arts + Culture

By Brynn Mechem |
June 23, 2021

School district weighs effects of lower enrollment for 2021-22

The district is expecting about 920 fewer students than it projected, which has a direct impact on how much money the district receives.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
November 18, 2020

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance honors extraordinary efforts with its Sandies Awards

Lakewood Ranch's Willis Smith among the award winners at the annual event.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
January 26, 2023

Manatee trash collections could drop to once per week

Trash haulers are operating at a loss with twice-weekly collections, and county commissioners expressed concerns around the possibility of overburdening certain residents with rate increases.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
August 1, 2012

Sisters help Lady Cougars to district title

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School defensive specialists Sarah and Maria Soscia helped lead the Lady Cougars to their first district title since 2004 last season.