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By Petra Rivera |
June 17, 2024

Longboat resident shares her road to recovery from opioid addiction

Deborah Miller's memoir challenges the stigma of addiction stereotypes and gives hope to those struggling.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
April 4, 2025

Siesta, Sarasota beaches are open but still recovering

Whether sifted, saved or shipped out, post-hurricane sand from Lido Key to Turtle Beach posed a gritty predicament.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
March 27, 2024

East Bradenton residents travel to Israel on volunteer mission

Temple Emanu-El congregants hear stories of tragedy as the Israel-Hamas war continues.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 29, 2025

St. Regis resort's arched sign on pier causes dispute with town

The St. Regis is asking the town of Longboat Key to amend its sign code to allow for an arch it installed on a groin to remain in place.

Longboat Key
News

By Loren Mayo |
October 31, 2009

Fright Night on St. Armands

Fright Night gives kids and adults a Halloween rush with candy and decorations galore.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Black Tie Staff |
December 23, 2009

Guest Fashion Editor - Audrey Coleman

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: Audrey Coleman

Black Tie

By Robin Hartill |
September 15, 2010

At 18, Edgar takes the (squid) cake (WITH VIDEO)

Edgar, a permanent sea-turtle resident at Mote Marine Aquarium, celebrated her 18th birthday Wednesday with a squid cake and party.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 15, 2010

KEY CLUB SPECIAL

The Longboat Observer prepared a special edition this week after Monday's Longboat Key Club and Resort Islandside project hearing.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
September 1, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Labor Day Showcase

Hundreds of youth soccer players hit the field for the 2012 Labor Day Showcase Sept. 1 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. More than 300 boys and girls teams, ranging in age from U9 to U18, participated in the annual tournament, which runs through Sept. 3.

East County
Sports

By Mallory Gnaegy |
August 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search

The Fifth Annual Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search took place Saturday, Aug. 11 launching from Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub. Over 100 volunteers decked in snorkel gear took boats out at various locations around the bay to search for scallops.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Rachel S. OHara |
May 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Opening of the Chickee Bar at Walt's

The Chickee Bar at Walt's Fish Market held a grand opening party, Sunday, May 27. Proceeds from the drink sales, raffles and donations all went towards the Tom Wallin's Reef Fund.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Michael Eng |
May 7, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Arts Day

The Out-of-Door Academy showcased its student artists of all ages during the school's Arts Day May 5, at its Lakewood Ranch campus. The day featured performances from the school's orchestra, band, chorus and jazz ensemble, as well as an art display in the theater lobby.

Arts + Culture

By Nick Friedman |
June 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

The Tiger Bay Club met for its monthly luncheon Thursday, June 7 at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying lunch and hearing a discussion about public pensions from speakers Dr. David Matkin, James Linn, Jim Brantley and moderator Nora Patterson.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
July 13, 2011

June real-estate sales summary

The following is a summary of key residential real-estate sales recorded for the month of June at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses. Data from June 2010 is also listed for comparison.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
October 13, 2010

Sunset Strut

Tom Norton submitted this sunset photo, taken across from Bayfront Park, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Nick Friedman |
January 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sleepytime Storytime at the Out-of-Doors Academy

Out-of-Door Academy students from pre-kindergarten to first grade enjoyed stories, music and a play in the comfort of their pajamas Friday, Jan. 27. To promote the importance of reading and spending time with family, ODA teachers performed interactive songs and skits for an event that was both fun and educational.