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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Tinsel Town

The annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition on Longboat Key draws out its shining stars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County seeks reopening input

Share your thoughts on reopening schools during a June 25 School Board of Manatee County workshop.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2019
The First Tee Sarasota/Manatee and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association join forces

The merger gives young local golfers more options

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 4, 2015
Nutritionist dishes on why you are what you eat

Nutritionist Charlotte Gollobin shares her knowledge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 7, 2015
The Corner Grill: More than just a sports bar

The Corner Grill: More than just a sports bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 26, 2025
Longboat has plan to renourish sand stolen by hurricanes

The hunt is on for where to find 800,000 cubic yards of sand for beach renourishment, and not just any sand will do.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch couples are shining stars of Christmas lights

At Christmas, these neighbors can't wait for the sun to go down.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2016
City Commission to consider park tax

As part of an ongoing expansion of the city’s parks department, officials could create a dedicated taxing district to fund improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
Laurel Park residents divided

Some Laurel Park residents want more input on nearby future development, while others believe the extra input would deter future development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2012
Year in review: March 2012, 'Laurel Park residents divided'

The downtown historic Laurel Park neighborhood is in the midst of an ongoing dispute over future development just outside its boundaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2022
Bank of America's Longboat Key location reopens

The initial closure was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 21, 2009
Volunteers needed for merchant rally

In response to the impending closure of Sarasota News and Books, at Saturday's rally downtown merchants will ask residents to pledge to spend $50 per month in their three favorite locally-owned stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 29, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Gym Source

Gym Source carries a broad selection of fitness equipment and top name brands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 8, 2015
Ringling previews exhibit "Royal Taste: The Art of Princely Courts in Fifteenth-Century China"

Board members, donors and friends got a sneak peek at the new exhibit (Oct. 9 - Jan. 10) featuring 150 pieces from Ming Dynasty China (1368-1644).

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Now it's locked

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
Che Bella spa adopts families for holidays

The salon and spa in San Marco Plaza will be supporting a family through Manatee County Public Schools' Adopt-a-Family program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 13, 2011
Animal Services hosts adopt-a-thon

Prospective pet owners can adopt dogs and cats at reduced rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 14, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Marilyn Rothschild

Marilyn Rothschild is a Longboat Key resident who loves to sculpt. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Get a sneak peek at H&G Tour

It's that time of year when six homeowners open their doors to the community for the Longboat Key Garden Club's Home & Garden Tour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 11, 2019
Temple Emanu-El gets into the spirit of Purim

The temple celebrated the holiday with services and a carnival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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