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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing and lighting of the fleet

A cannon boomed and the lights flickered on. One boat was decked in classic white strands around its rails with red Christmas bows on every pole. It and the rest of the Bird Key Yacht club boats let their little lights shine after a ceremonial blessing from Rev. Red Robinson, of Church of the Redeemer Episcopal, on Saturday, Dec. 3. Attendees enjoyed cocktails before the lighting of the fleet, and followed the ceremony with a dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
East residents enjoy summertime Shabbat

East County residents were among the nearly 50 Temple Emanu-El members and guests who gathered for a Shabbat meal June 10.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SKVA 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Siesta Key Village Association hosted the 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Games, Saturday, April 7, at Beach Access 5. The event was for children ages 1-6 and egg hunts happened every few minutes for different age groups so that everyone had a fair chance at finding some colorful eggs out on the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2012
Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show

The Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show kicked off Nov. 21 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Starting in November, on each third Wednesday of every month Ed's Tavern will feature a car show where enthusiasts display their rides. The Nov. 21 show featured a 1979 Malibu, 2008 Mustang GT and 1947 Teardrop Camper.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 20, 2017
Beachplace welcomes back residents

Residents gathered for cocktails and appetizers from Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Touch of Africa's Hamba Lounge Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

St. Armands Circle's Touch of Africa Gallery hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Hamba Lounge July 18. The celebration kicked off its bi-monthly Hamba Happy Hour, which will be held every other Friday from 5 to 6 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 14, 2014
5th Annual Compassion in Caring Luncheon

5th Annual Compassion in Caring Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2023
Openings available for SPD Citizens Academy

The fall 2023 session begins Sept. 27 and meets Wednesday evenings for eight weeks.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 29, 2025
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue receives $125,000 grant from Bishop-Parker

The grant will help Nate's get its new care clinic staffed and running.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2021
Second Siesta Key hotel proposal receives endorsement

The county’s Planning Commission voted in favor of special exceptions to accommodate a 120-room hotel near the south bridge onto the barrier island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 7, 2022
Town of Longboat Key hosts in-person open house again

The annual event, which allows citizens to connect with their town, was online in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
Our View

Chief Abbott's future: not swell

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2012
Radio operators 'ham' it up for disaster preparedness

In disaster recovery efforts, ham radio operators can provide a vital link between local governments, emergency agencies and others.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Consultant receptive to DAS network

TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant Scott Wierson told the P&Z Board that he believes DAS 'would provide better service' to the town than a cell-phone tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Our View: Punt the pension operation

The evidence just keeps piling up that the town of Longboat Key should not be in the pension business.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2011
Dining could reach new heights

If the allowable height for waterfront restaurants is increased by 5 feet, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub could ask the town to raise its new second story by the same amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Longboat voters are too intelligent to allow commission to continue as is; James Madison is out there! Two gentlemen fit the mold; Let's treat our Comprehensive Plan as we would a constitution

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 14, 2020
Commissioners sign off on final dock rules

With 7-0 final vote, leaders seek more 'absolute' language in regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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