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  • In Memoriam |
  • January 2, 2024
Phillip J. Kreis, Jr.

Phillip J. Kreis, Jr. of Sarasota, FL and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA and Longboat Key, FL passed away on December 18, 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • December 23, 2009
Key Real Estate

$1.2 million buys Bay Isles home

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Woman’s Exchange plans expansion — again

After the city rejected an earlier proposal, the consignment shop plans to use the Short Stop Market property on Orange Avenue as a loading area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 7, 2019
Rosemary residents prioritize park purchase

Lots of new residential units have been built in the Rosemary District. A park hasn’t. The city will consider its options for changing that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
NEWSBRIEFS

The Ancient Oak Gun Club held its grand opening June 22; Manatee School District names new leadership

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 9, 2023
Robert J. Simmons

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Robert J. Simmons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • April 30, 2026
Think 3% Inflation Isn’t a Big Deal? Think Again.

Over the next decade, that ‘small’ number could raise your cost of living by 34%. The question is – is your financial plan prepared for the long-term effects of inflation?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Greg Bortnichak |
  • March 19, 2013
An interview with American opera composer Carlisle Floyd

An interview with American opera composer Carlisle Floyd

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 18, 2021
Gardening in Sarasota, on Longboat Key, blossoms during pandemic to help mind and body

Gardening can lift stress and creating food for yourself gives a sense of accomplishment.

  • Health
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
Sarasota swimmer completes Open Water Swimming Triple Crown

Bambi Bowman Huisveld swam across the Catalina Channel in nine hours and 41 minutes on June 14 to complete the Triple Crown.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Cops Corner

Suspicious Circumstance. Police found a repair van in a condominium parking lot and discovered a repairman was on-site to repair a water heater.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Bullock outlines Key issues at PIC forum

The new town manager spoke about key issues and his first 100 days on Longboat Key at a Public Interest Committee forum held Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center. Read on to learn what Bullock had to say about issues that affect the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2013
SRQ couple conquers big-screen dream

It takes 'reel' love for the pair to execute a full-length film with full-time jobs, three children and a $3,000 budget.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 21, 2013
Cardinal Mooney boys basketball advance the regional finals

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat St. Petersburg Catholic 55-51 in the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 19. The Cougars advance the regional finals Feb. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County School District launches safety program

Security officers ready to take posts at Manatee’s elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2020
Spring Sensations hits fashion runway in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good lights up the fashion runway with its annual fundraiser in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 15, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Loipa Araújo

Loipa Araújo joined the Ballet Nacional de Cuba in 1955, and became a principal dancer 10 years later. Currently, the Havana-born 71-year-old has been guest teaching ballets around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2016
Longboat Key breaks ground on Bayfront Park

As the town of Longboat Key starts the $3.5 million revamp of the park, permitting remains uncertain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 23, 2015
Manatee County schools push forward start date

An Aug. 10 start date in Manatee County schools has received mixed reviews.

  • East County
  • News
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