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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • June 14, 2013
TWIS = This Week is Sweet

TWIS = This Week is Sweet

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 2010 Sarasota Folk Festival

The seventh annual Sarasota Folk Festival strums into town this weekend at Oscar Scherer State Park.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 24, 2025
Explore French art, cinematic history and more this winter

The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel's upcoming term promises plenty of exciting new programs at classes starting Jan. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 4, 2017
Chorale starts on right note

Key Chorale will begin its 33rd season with the Sarasota Choral Festival and end with the Tomorrow’s Voices Today concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • September 23, 2021
Siesta Key group fleshes out vision for local government

Organizers leading a push to turn Siesta Key into its own town have finished the first stage of their campaign. Next up: convincing state officials to buy into their cause.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2020
Citing coronavirus effects, Sarasota Memorial Hospital announces staff furloughs

The hospital said revenues were down $16 million in March, leading to the decision to reduce hours for some workers and place others on temporary leave.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2017
Manatee County hosts TSA competition

More than 800 students test technology skills, knowledge at Braden River High.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2015
Wolves Head launches eating contest

How many hot dogs can you eat?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 6, 2025
Longboat passes tree ordinance exemption for storm-damaged properties

The amendment eliminates the replacement requirement for properties that need to remove dead or severely damaged trees caused by natural disasters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical storm emergency repairs require permit

Emergency repairs made due to damages from Tropical Storm Debby require permit from the county.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 1, 2013
Manatee County building fees reduced

As of today, more than 50 Manatee County building permit and inspection fees will be reduced by 10%.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 22, 2022
SPARCC starts season with coffee event

The Opening Coffee get together was held Sept. 21.

  • Black Tie
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 1, 2020
Southside Elementary kicks off online learning with parade

Teachers drove past students' houses to get them excited for online learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 12-18

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2009
All call: Welcome Back breakfast

Every year, it's a tradition that The Longboat Observer rolls out its annual 'Welcome Back' issue with coffee and breakfast treats for our readers. Visit the Observer office, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, between 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 to be among the first to receive your hot-off-press Welcome Back issue, along with a complimentary breakfast. Bring your friends and family for an opportunity to chat with Observer staffers and each other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2016
Drink This: Spiced Mango Falernum

This cocktail shows off the versatility of tequila.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 1, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel delights with Christmas in the Garden

The chapel's Friendship Garden currently hosts more than a dozen decorated trees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 28, 2023
Tidewell Foundation's Longboat building no longer listed for sale

The property was listed without the executive board's knowledge and all options are still being explored, according to an official from the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 7, 2014
Race organizers aim to create iconic event

A trio of successful sports business leaders takes a shot at a new event, where the spotlight will be bright. Their process could be a blueprint for how executives overcome logistics hurdles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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