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By Amanda Morales |
December 2, 2014

Service for victory

Marion West served with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II before returning to fight for his rights here at home.

Sarasota
News

By Josh Siegel |
August 28, 2013

State considers selling land at Manatee State Park

A preliminary surplus-lands list from the State Department of Environmental Protection includes Manatee State Park land on a list of 5,300 acres in Florida that the state will potentially sell. The move is part of a plan to buy property with greater conservation value.

East County
News

By David Conway |
August 29, 2013

Old School Bar and music venue coming to Main Street

After spending 17 years as the bartender at the Resort at the Longboat Key Club, Karl Raffurty is opening Old School Bar & Grill with the help of a Nashville business owner.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
October 7, 2013

City Commission nixes Main Street gallery

Dozens of people showed up to Monday's City Commission meeting in opposition to a two-story gallery proposed for a restaurant at 1400 Main St.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
December 3, 2021

Developer advances plans for Lido Key hotel site

The city is holding a public hearing Monday to consider finalizing a land use change associated with the 10-story project.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 9, 2025

Joseph Holt to retire as artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota

Holt joined the group's predecessor in 2009 as conductor.

Arts + Culture

In Memoriam |
May 9, 2024

Linda Lombardo Gidel

Linda Lombardo Gidel, 73, of Longboat Key, Florida — beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, friend and philanthropist — passed away peacefully in the presence of close family members on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Manasota Flooring |
November 25, 2024

For 50 Years This “Family Business” Mission Extends to Employees, Their Families, Other Local Businesses and Non-Profits

Manasota Flooring is one of the largest flooring companies in our area, servicing Palmetto to Venice, Longboat Key to Lakewood Ranch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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 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 Observer Staff |
June 3, 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 Jen Blanco |
April 23, 2009

Freshman powers Lady Mustangs

Cari Berry earned an automatic bid to the state tournament after winning district titles at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles with Katherine Pyne.

East County
Sports

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.