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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2015
Pettingell ranks No. 1 for third year in a row

Coldwell Banker's Roger Pettingell sold $67 million worth of real estate in 2014, more than any local agent.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2013
Destination: East County

Looking for a hidden jewel? Enjoy a scenic afternoon along the Manatee River, before heading out to a local winery for wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2013
Reality TV star joins Sarasota Ballet

CW's 'Breaking Pointe' lead character, Ian Tanzer, leaves Utah's Ballet West to join the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
Cameras capture Big Brother worries

License-plate recognition systems will soon capture data from every vehicle entering or leaving the island, causing some residents to worry about constant surveillance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Gabbiano

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe Gabbiano as chef Paolo DeCosta prepares an Allen Brothers filet with wild mushroom and truffle pate sauce paired with a parmesan risotto. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2014
Town attorney rescinds resignation

Maggie Mooney-Portale met with commissioners individually this week before deciding Friday to stay on as the town attorney.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 26, 2014
Retired library director creates digital archive

Chet Pletzke brings a blast from the past to the Longboat Key Historical Society's website with a growing digital history of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Duncan enjoys lobbying for ManaSota League initiatives

As ManaSota League of Cities president, Commissioner Jack Duncan has traveled to Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2014
City attorney warns against St. Armands event ban

The City Commission discussed extending its moratorium on events at St. Armands, but the city attorney said that could cause legal action because it targets a specific event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 29, 2013
Web Year in Review: August 2013, Reality TV star joins Sarasota Ballet

Unless you're familiar with the Monday night CW reality television show 'Breaking Pointe,' which follows members of Salt Lake City's Ballet West and Ballet West 2, chances are you don't know Ian Tanzer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2014
Final draft of proposed city charter released

It's Time Sarasota, a political committee advocating for a new city charter featuring an elected mayor, posted the full text of its proposed charter online today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Gabbiano

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe Gabbiano as chef Paolo DeCosta prepares an Allen Brothers filet with wild mushroom and truffle pate sauce paired with a parmesan risotto. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
East County veteran earns top honor

Lee Washington, a Marine veteran and coordinator of the county's Veterans Services Department, earned the Manatee County Government Employee of the Year award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota approves property tax break for some homeowners

Seniors with qualifying household income can double their local homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 2, 2025
Women's Golf Association celebrates end of season

The Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key closed out the season with a luau-themed luncheon and a few rounds on the green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 12, 2024
Police try to locate illegal iguana on Longboat Key beach

A citizen called to report the invasive species taking a stroll on the beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By World Class Dentistry |
  • October 23, 2025
World Class Dentistry: Four Decades of Innovation. One Family. One Mission.

In a world of corporate dentistry, World Class Dentistry stands apart as a family-owned, patient-focused practice guided by decades of excellence. Discover how one Sarasota family is redefining what it means to care for a smile.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 2, 2025
Sarasota Concert Association names new board president

Charlie Berardesco succeeds Joy McIntyre, who remains on the board.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 17, 2025
Speakers offer antisemitism advice to Jewish families

StandWithUs representatives spoke with the Longboat Key community about pushing back against antisemitism.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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