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By Observer Staff |
May 23, 2012

Our View: Surely the Villagers see reality

If Whitney Beach Plaza on north Longboat Key is ever to become a property befitting of Longboat Key, the following is the unavoidable reality and truth, which few Longboaters apparently wish to face.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
January 2, 2024

All Faiths Food Bank CEO leaves behind bigger, stronger nonprofit

Sandra Frank, who helped grow the food bank, will retire after 12 years with the organization.

Sarasota
Business

By Observer Staff |
September 23, 2020

Florida House District 71: Andy Mele

Meet the candidate.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
January 13, 2010

Black belt trains for U.S. National Team

Braden River High School sophomore Paige Oswald received her second-degree black belt in martial arts at the end of this past year.

East County
Sports

By Shellie Terry |
November 21, 2019

Lakewood Ranch is getting cooler than ice with new rink

With the help of The Lightning Foundation, Manatee County adds another sweet amenity to Lakewood Ranch’s outdoor recreation bag in the form of an in-line hockey rink.

LWR Life

By Ryan Kohn |
May 16, 2018

Mustangs coach tackles concussions

New helmet technology provided by Riddell's InSite Training Tool (ITT) will allow the Lakewood Ranch High football program to monitor each player for head injuries.

East County
Sports

By Nick Friedman |
August 21, 2013

The Bridge: Bayfront icon bridges resident relationships

Ten years ago, when the new John Ringling Causeway Bridge was built, it stirred up the community.

Sarasota
News

By Nolan Peterson |
August 29, 2013

It's a bird, it's a plane ...

Efforts to limit the chance of collisions between birds and aircraft at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are working, according to FAA data.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 23, 2025

Bikers ride through downtown to honor cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The annual Ride of Silence is held by Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club and the Village Idiots Cycling Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
March 6, 2026

St. Armands residents hone long-term, community-based vision

The annual dinner recognized residents Mike Adkinson and Mary Lynn Cheatham for their contributions to the St. Armands community.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
October 15, 2009

College Collision

Two-year colleges across Florida are trying to break though the education establishment. One Gulf Coast school is primed for battle.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
March 13, 2023

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch to host fashion show

The Divas and Dogs event at Lakewood Ranch Country Club will raise money for the nonprofit's general expenses while a grant helps pay for medical expenses.

East County
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
March 20, 2023

Local leaders agree: Steps need to be taken to combat red tide

Longboat Key town commissioners met with Rep. Vern Buchanan and other local leaders to discuss the current red tide outbreak and steps to lessen its impacts in the future.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
February 7, 2022

Lakewood Ranch High student accepted in Disney Dreamers Academy

Khushi Talluru, a freshman, will pursue her dream of becoming a doctor with the help of Disney Dreamers Academy.

East County
Schools

By Lauren Tronstad |
November 30, 2022

Still to come: Town to tackle new projects

Implementing a canal maintenance program and replacing deteriorating pipes are among projects starting in the new year.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 23, 2010

Brown: 'This is our island'

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to allow Town Manager Bruce St. Denis to do whatever it takes to keep oil off Longboat Key's shoreline and its nearby waterways.