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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 21, 2020
County launches dashboard to monitor federal relief assistance

As of Monday, one business application had been approved, removing $20,000 from the county's $14.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • April 24, 2013
My View: The beaches are (still) moving from north to south

While the Town Commission has been kicking the can down the road, avoiding the real work that is intended for giving our beachfront citizenry the sandy vistas they are wishing for and demanding, prices are escalating, prospective contractors are becoming more wary and contributing funds are drying up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
It's critic Marty Fugate's (right) turn to be picked apart as FST's Will Luera gets him to open up about his life so it can be used as comedic ammunition in "Last Laugh." (Courtesy photos)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2019
'Last Laugh' puts audience members on hot seat

Florida Studio Theatre troupe takes improv in a new direction.

  • Arts + Culture
Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde announced Sept. 25 he intends to run for the District 1 Longboat Key commission seat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 28, 2015
Linde vies for District 1 seat

Retired economist Armando Linde kicked off campaign season last week when he announced his intention to run for one of four Town Commission seats available in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ralph Hunter owned the Longboat Observer for 17 years with his wife, Claire.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2016
Longboat Observer founder Ralph Hunter dies at 95

Ralph Hunter founded the Longboat Observer in 1978 in part because he was bored with retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beach trash is pictured near the public beach access point at 100 Broadway Street.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 7, 2020
Longboat citizen group raises beach concerns

The Longboat Key Beach Task Force hopes to increase the parking citation free from $30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city will announce its plans for storm debris pickup soon.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2017
City waste collection resumes Thursday

The city will return to its regular garbage and recycling collection schedule. Plans for storm debris collection are still forthcoming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By April Doner |
  • September 17, 2012
A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

  • Arts + Culture
5142 Bunyan Street — This  house brings a slide full of penguins and reindeer.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 13, 2021
Sarasota's sidewalk spectacles sparkle for the holidays

Homes make the season twinkle with electricity and creativity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City and FDOT officials are negotiating an agreement to place public art in roundabouts along Tamiami Trail, delaying recommendations for this roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 12, 2022
Roundabout art projects delayed as state agreement remains unfinished

Ready to send three artist finalists to the Sarasota City Commission for a sculpture at the Gulfstream Avenue roundabout, the Public Art Committee hits another roadblock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jose Manuel Carreno
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 23, 2011
A Q&A with Jose Manuel Carreno

Jose Manuel Carreño opens up about next season's Carreño Dance Festival, his coming retirement and those unfulfilled baseball dreams.

  • Arts + Culture
Tangerine Bay Club's 10 buildings surround TBC’s ten, low-rise buildings are situated around the pool island. (Photo courtesy of Maureen Horn, Michael Saunders & Co.)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 20, 2022
Two properties each sell for $1.6 million

A Bird Key home and a Tangerine Bay condo topped this week's sales, each at $1.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 10, 2020
Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off 20th year

Players and guests mingled at a celebration of the history of the tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After six months of management, Scott and Beverly Woolridge have faced challenges but are determined to restore the club's reputation.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2013
Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

Scott and Beverly Woolridge are fighting to revive the historic bar and establish it as the area's premier music venue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robbie Higgins watches his drive fly toward the flag.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2017
Cardinal Mooney boys golf's lefties have the team rolling

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Air conditioning upgrades are among the projects eligible for the PACE project.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat Key will participate in PACE program

Residents will be able to pay off home improvements on tax bill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longenecker's dream was to find a building full of history that he could renovate into his home. He searched the country but found a treasure he couldn't resist along the Braden River.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 4, 2015
Living large at 'The Lodge'

East County resident transforms old clubhouse into a cultural mecca.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Susan Veshosky, Nancy Rozance, Carol Erker, Sydney Turner,                                  Mike Purdum and Jack Rozance Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Cleanup Crew

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key picked up 50 pounds of trash from Gulf of Mexico Drive over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 11-unit Infinity condo will overlook the Gulf.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2014
Site work begins on Infinity condo

The long-awaited project at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive will bring 11 luxury condo units to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dick Morgan has worked for Goodwill Manasota for more than 30 years. He says the company’s mission to help others has kept him inspired.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 1, 2013
Inspirational Influence

As image consultant for Goodwill Manasota, 90-year-old Dick Morgan travels to more than 40 stores and donation centers each month to promote Goodwill's mission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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