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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 11, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce puts out nearly 3,000 American flags on 9/11

This is the 19th time the Chamber has put out flags in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jen Horvat has done marketing for a museum, AOL and a variety of other organizations. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2015
Conversation with Jen Horvat

When GreyHawk Landing resident Jennifer Horvat moved to the area from Michigan four years ago, she took her time determining for which organization she wanted to volunteer.

  • East County
  • News
Blind Willy makes his way into the sea grapes. Photo courtesy of Terri Driver.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 2, 2022
Longboat gopher tortoises recognized with proclamation

At least one tortoise has been living mid-Key for about 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarah Haley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Larry Barrett of Simply Gourmet Caterers
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 30, 2013
Tidbites

Cooking for Kids; Learning to cook as an adult; Eat Here Out There; and Quick Bites.

  • Arts + Culture
Maddie Walker (3) jumps into Riah Walker's (5) arms after Riverview beat Venice High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2019
Family acts as heartbeat of Rams volleyball

After this season, only one Walker sibling will remain at Riverview.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Photo by David Conway
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
News Briefs

City rejects Club Ivory complaint; USF Sarasota-Manatee chancellor to retire; Community Foundation undertakes Legacy Trail; County approves parking restrictions on Siesta street

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Cranwell and Calynn Stewart come ashore during this year's clean-up. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2022
Sister Keys purchase celebrates 30-year anniversary

In 1992, the Sister Keys Conservancy and town of Longboat Key partnered to purchase the four islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Enjoy this week's Observer Team Spotlight, featuring Donald Seelley.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shane Chalke and Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 7, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance hosts inaugural fundraiser

Dance Your Part was held April 7 at Waterworks.

  • Black Tie
A small boat was turned into the Longboat Key Police Department. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 12, 2016
All is not lost for found property on Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Police Department works to reunite items with their rightful owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key's swan population has had bad luck in increasing its numbers over the past two years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2019
2019 Digital Year in Review

The observer stayed busy online in 2019. Here are the top stories of the year from YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The plant sale is Friday, October 9. From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twin Lakes Park is at 6700 Clark Rd. (East of 75). Free admission. Cash/checks only for all plant sales. On rain or shine!
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 30, 2021
October plant sale benefits Sarasota master gardeners

Volunteers work to establish an education center at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Austin Katz and his Sarasota YMCA Sharks teammates have been ranked No. 11 in USA Swimming's Club Excellence Program.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota Sidelines: 01.07.16

Sarasota Sidelines: 01.07.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
During the Myakka River Christmas Bird Count, staff and visitors covered 152 miles in 78 hours, with a resulting record of 125 bird species. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 7, 2022
Myakka counts record bird species

Christmas bird count delivers encouraging news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Two diverse Indian cuisines liven the palate

Aficionados of Indian food suddenly have increased restaurant options. Virtually next door to long-established Chutney's on Hillview Street is Gateway to India. And settling into the space of the erstwhile Canvas Cafe is Daawat.

  • Arts + Culture
Publix won’t have to park its plans for a new Longboat Key store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Publix plan gets go-ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers store. The store is slated to open in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roots and seawater cover a pathway cut from the mangroves on Greer Island. Police lobbied for months for the path to be cut for emergency access to the beach.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 1, 2018
Alberto's effects restrict access to Longboat's north end beach

The northernmost point of Longboat Key has been eroded to the point that emergency vehicles cannot traverse a path cut for them .

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.25.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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