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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 19, 2025
Esplanade continues tradition of being 'foolishly festive' for parade

This year's Foolishly Festive Christmas Parade was the original organizers' "swan song," who hope new blood will take on the parade and keep the Christmas spirit alive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 4, 2026
Friars golfers reflect on value of connection ahead of annual gathering

This gathering of golfers has been finding ways to give back to the community over the years, while forging friendships to last among members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 19, 2020
Early voting begins at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

Line of voters stretched around Lakewood Ranch Town Hall on first day of early voting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 27, 2021
Longboat Key Turtle Watch, Keep Manatee Beautiful clean Longboat Key beaches

The groups organized the first of their off-season trash pick-up sessions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Siesta still leading the way

It seems Siesta Beach's No. 1 beach ranking is paying off.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
SCORES: Junior golfers tee off at Serenoa Golf Club

Dozens of junior golfers teed off in the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association event March 18 at Serenoa Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 4, 2013
Manatee Schools release forensic audit supporting documents

The Manatee County School District posted all documents related to the forensic audit of the school district's $3.4 budget deficit Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 22, 2016
County commissioners respond to Bee Ridge construction complaint

The Church of Palms was faced with closing its preschool for the second time this month before the county adjusted construction plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 13, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Irish Celtic Festival

Festival celebrates green, white and orange

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2024
Downed power line shuts down Links Avenue

Crews needed several hours to cut the power so firefighters could work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 16, 2025
Goodwill to open Dec. 18 on Longboat Key

The used bookstore and donation drop-off location will hold a grand opening with a local author signing and giving away books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 26, 2026
Seawall repairs underway at Ohana

The Ohana estate in Longboat Key has a locally famous seawall that extends into the Gulf and cuts off beach access for the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: 24 hours in Sarasota

President and his team stayed on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2009
Hilton applies for tourism units

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort is the only property to submit a proposal for additional tourism units. A restaurant and meeting space are also part of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Station 7 about to debut in Lakewood Ranch

East Manatee Fire Rescue District aims to improve response times with new stations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2017
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

Longboat Key, traffic, Longboat Key density, Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 9, 2022
Republicans come together on Manatee County board

Some residents question whether a more unified County Commission is a good thing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 27, 2019
Where your money goes

Longboat Key's tax rates are expected to remain steady, and its financial state is strong. But the town's debt will reach historic highs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2012
All Angels' website gets a boost

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church has made an even bigger presence on the World Wide Web.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Residents get hooked on going fishing

It's no secret that Longboaters are hooked on fishing, and they've sent us the pictures to prove it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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