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By Kristen Herhold |
September 9, 2015

Longboat booming with residential construction

Check the progress of five residential and one resort construction sites on the Key.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Emma Burke Jolly |
August 21, 2023

Get smokin' with the best barbecue in town

These Sarasota and Manatee hot spots are un-grill-lievable.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 26, 2025

Keep the wonder alive during the most wonderful time of the year

From twinkling lights to festive music to caroling on a trolley, there's something for everyone in this holiday sampler of eight events.

Arts + Culture

By Robin Roy |
January 2, 2010

TOP STORY, October: Commission OKs citizen panel

The City Commission axed City Manager Bob Bartolotta's proposal to hire a consultant to investigate the police department. Commissioner Terry Turner said the move was a micromanagement of Bartolotta.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
July 18, 2012

Parties make cases for damages

The ticking clock of a Dec. 31 deadline, by which the Colony must re-open as a tourism property or potentially lose its grandfathered status with the town, loomed over Friday's three hearings.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
June 13, 2025

How to mentally prepare for storm season

Local acupressure expert offers tips for managing storm-related stress as new hurricane season gets underway.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 8, 2024

Hurricane Helene floods Save Our Seabirds, results in one casualty

The nonprofit on Ken Thompson Parkway is working to recover after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge brought up to 4 feet of water throughout the facility.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
January 20, 2010

Larson, Pokoik: Win either way

Three good candidates. Incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg and challengers Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik. They are vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat because they want to protect and improve your quality of life.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Katie Johns |
August 24, 2018

Binge Blog: Throwback to the 2016 Oscars

Two Academy Award nominees and a feel-good TV show are this week's picks.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Phase 1 Chiropractic |
January 2, 2023

The Chiropractic and Holistic Care You've Been Looking For

Chiropractic Care with a Difference.

East County
Neighbors

Scoreboard 04.28.09 to 05.01.09

Scores and recaps from 04.28.09 to 05.01.09.

East County
Sports

By Loren Mayo |
June 22, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Nealski's Smokin' BBQ

Nealski's Smokin' BBQ owners Allen and Carla Neal share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Maria Amodio |
May 13, 2010

Store Around the Corner: Tasti D-Lite

With summer right around the corner, Tasti D-Lite in St. Armands Circle has over 100 flavors of frozen dessert to help you beat the heat.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
June 10, 2010

Cops Corner

June 1 Robinson Crusoe 10:07 p.m. - 800 block of Siesta Drive. Suspicious Person. A homeowner told police he saw several people camping on Edwards Island behind his home.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jen Blanco |
August 15, 2012

Comment: Where did the time go?

It seems like only yesterday I was bidding farewell to the spring season. Summer was finally here, and I was looking forward to the calm before the storm - those three long hot months when school is out of session.