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This weekend's Siesta Fiesta festival, rescheduled from April, featured signs reminding visitors that masks were required. Organizer Howard Alan hopes events can continue to go on during the pandemic. Courtesy photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota event organizers sort out COVID-19 strategies

Although the city is restricting special events through March, some local gatherings are still moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Keep an eye out for porch prowlers

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Melissa Wandall, founder of the Mark Wandall Foundation, and Brandi Ezell, executive director at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, celebrate their partnership with Jazz, a therapy horse at SMART.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 8, 2017
Mark Wandall Foundation makes SMART move in new partnership

Two local nonprofits partner to provide equine therapy for grieving children.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 5, 2016
Child Protection Center hosts annual open house

The Child Protection Center of Sarasota opened their doors for the fifth annual Pillar of Hope open house and food tasting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota’s first Publix anchored the Ringling Shopping Center for more than 50 years. Photo courtesy of Rex Carr / city-data.com
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of June 11, 2015

Campaign Against Summer Hunger collects $1.2 million; Sarasota property values continue uptick

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hiring is underway at the Shore in Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2019
Shore begins hiring, aims to add parking

Owner says hiring could be done in June and restaurant could open by end of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Linden
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Barbara Linden

Newcomer wants to promote community.

  • East County
  • News
Musician Reggie Harris uses spiritual, folk and gospel influences in his music.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 1, 2019
Artists use inspiration from abolitionists in their music and poetry

Melissa Range and Reggie Harris call out for change at The Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
Aubrey Lee Price's PFG Asset Management LLC owns the building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
Missing Georgia investor linked to LBK building

Aubrey Lee Price, accused of a $40 million investment scheme, is tied to at least 10 Manatee County properties, including the former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gov. Rick Scott on Jan. 19 issued an executive order suspending Ruben from public office, after the Manatee County Sheriff's Office conducted an initial investigation and forwarded its findings to the State Attorney's Office.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2012
Manatee County public servant arrested for child molestation

An East County man serving as a commissioner for the Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District has been arrested on charges of molesting several children over the last seven years and suspended from public office.

  • East County
  • News
1. The Cougars show off their volleyball state championship trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 26, 2019
The top-10 Sarasota sports moments of 2019

It was the year Sarasota became a city of champions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Orchestra is honor Music Director Anu Tali in what will be her last season with the organization. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 24, 2018
2018-2019 Sarasota arts season marks several music milestones

From anniversaries (like the Sarasota Orchestra's and Perlman Music Program's) to new collaborations, there's plenty to look forward to during the new 2018-2019 Sarasota music season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A free-form 40-foot pool complete with spa and two waterfalls provides a great place for swimming laps and playing with the grandkids.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 22, 2018
Dream Fulfilled

This home has all the luxury touches a buyer expects from The Lake Club. But it’s the details of its design that truly surprise and delight.

  • LWR Life
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 19, 2019
Letters to the editor: "I strongly agree that this is an appropriate time to benefit from some public input," vice mayor writes

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Piles of shell line the banks of a future lake.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2016
From shell pits to shorelines

SMR will conclude its shell mining operations over the next year.

  • East County
  • News
Troy and Natalie Duquette during the 2019 Say I Do Again.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 13, 2020
Love in Sarasota: Take a nontraditional approach

Beyond candy, roses and a card, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a uniquely Sarasota style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Part of the agreement between FDOT and Sarasota County is that the county will come up with a plan for improving conditions at this curve near the Siesta Bridge, and FDOT will pay for it.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 23, 2018
Road swap clears path for changes to Siesta Drive

Now that the county will manage major Siesta Key roads, residents are seeking improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Diamond Merced is headed to the University of Turabo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2018
Booker High grad heads to Puerto Rico for college basketball

Diamond signed to play women’s basketball with the University of Turabo, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, on May 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Unit 204 of Aria Longboat Key has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,032 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 28, 2021
Aria condo sells for $5.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Peace Bridge in Calgary
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Forget the Legacy Trail, we need another bridge

Forget the Legacy Trail, we need another bridge

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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