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By Josh Siegel |
June 6, 2013

Manatee County Schools cancels most after-school activities

Tropical Storm Andrea has forced Manatee County Schools to cancel all after-school activities except after-school daycare programs.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 21, 2013

Calling all angels

The YMCA of Sarasota needs volunteer guardian angels as part of its Holiday Meal Gift Card Drive.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
March 5, 2014

Swinging smiles

Riverview High junior Allison Davis started the Manasota BUDS tennis program at Lakewood Ranch High last May.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 19, 2024

Sea turtle released at Lido Key after rehabilitation at Mote

Clarice the loggerhead sea turtle was found last Halloween and was released on March 18 after care at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

Longboat Key
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
January 23, 2013

Princess of the High Wire: Erendira Wallenda

Erendira Wallenda's life is a balancing act between her responsibilities as a mother and walking the tightrope - sans safety net.

Arts + Culture

By Nat Kaemmerer |
July 18, 2019

Dave Brenner made a big difference

Former vice mayor, who died last week at age 83, was devoted to family and his community.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
November 17, 2010

Mar Vista's second-story plan moves forward

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles has plans to build a second-story addition to his restaurant.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
August 14, 2013

Property insurance rates continue to rise

Mayor Jim Brown and others are worried that if insurance costs keep going up for Key properties, it will scare off potential buyers.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
January 6, 2015

2015 Issues to Watch: Future of the Colony

The Longboat Observer has listed issues to watch in the new year for the past eight consecutive years.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
June 1, 2017

Honoring Mr. Downtown: Residents push for tribute to Paul Thorpe

For more than four decades, Paul Thorpe has worked to make downtown a better place. Now, a group is asking the city to preserve his legacy.

Sarasota
News

By April Doner |
July 19, 2012

Economy from within: Common Wealth Time Bank to launch in September

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Petra Rivera |
October 9, 2024

Longboat comedian sells pencils to buy a new car due to Hurricane Helene

Cliff Hornsby, also known as "Gerry Atric," hopes to use his funny lines and unique bits to get relief after Hurricane Helene.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kristen Herhold |
April 29, 2015

Larry Cohen reigned as Sleep King

In his famous Sleep King ad from 1983, Larry Cohen offered free two-hour naps and proclaimed he would get you your mattress on the same day, even if he had to deliver it on his back. He never changed the ad.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
March 16, 2011

Local artist finds beauty in waste

Andrea Mihalyffy's 'waste chimes' will change the way you see plastic water bottles. Meet the artist making a statement.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
January 19, 2017

Concerns circle St. Armands valet changes

The city is trying to find a new place to put the St. Armands Circle valet stand, but some merchants are objecting to a proposed location on Fillmore Drive.