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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 23, 2018
Bugged by squished insects in East County?

Local residents have little affection for May swarm of lovebugs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2019
Sharing the limelight: Merchants plot new district near downtown

The proprietors of The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime aren't just trying to get a new business off the ground — they're working to enliven an overlooked portion of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 27, 2026
Baking hobby turns into a hot business for Manatee County couple

Baking racks and equipment have taken over this Heritage Harbour household over the past year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 14, 2018
10 things Longboaters missed while they were away

Welcome back! A lot has been happening while you were up north (but not all of it smells bad).

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 28, 2009
Obituary: Robert 'Bob' Hoffman

Robert 'Bob' Hoffman, of Sarasota and formerly of Chicago, died Aug. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2010
Buchanan receives maritime honor

The Port Manatee Propeller Club bestowed its Maritime Person of the Year ward to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 13, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Tom Aposporos

Tom Aposporos is president of the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 13, 2011
Bartolotta's office hours begin tomorrow

The city manager and city staff members will meet with the public the second Wednesday of each month to discuss development issues in city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Cheers for 90 years

Longboat Key resident Richard Williams celebrated his 90th birthday on May 29. Now, he's ready to celebrate his life experiences and milestone birthday with friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 4, 2017
Children First supporters dip their toes in the sand

The nonprofit held its annual Rockin’ Lobster Beach Party on Nov. 4 at Sharky’s On The Pier.

  • Black Tie
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 25, 2014
Local unemployment rate increases in January

But, data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the economic recovery in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area is still on track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2014
Florida couple sentenced in Hill Air Force Base bribery case

Florida couple sentenced in Hill Air Force Base bribery case

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 5, 2025
Moratorium madness

‘Overdevelopment’ is not the problem in Manatee, and a moratorium is certainly not the answer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
Cops Corner

May 17 Real Christmas-tree car scent 1:56 a.m. -- 600 block of GMD. Traffic Violation. Police pulled over a woman leaving the Chart House parking lot late at night. It was discovered the woman was a receptionist for a real-estate agency and was working late. Police, however, found it odd that the woman had a dead Christmas tree lying in the back of her car. She said it was too heavy for her to carry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 25, 2024
Sarasota prioritizes 10 transportation projects for decades ahead

The city projects, which include a redesign of Main Street, pedestrian and cyclist upgrades for Ringling Bridge and a new roundabout, have the potential to transform how residents get around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat leaders set to make waves in 2018

A crop of new government officials and non-profit volunteers are among those best poised to impact the island in the upcoming year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 13, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Rominiecki is planting roots

Manhattan native Jennifer Rominiecki had a good job at an iconic New York City institution. Then she traded it all to come to Sarasota for a chance to make her mark.

  • Arts + Culture
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