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Santa made his way to the rooftop of the 10-story Promenade, which also featured Rudolph on its sign.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Tinsel Town

The annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition on Longboat Key draws out its shining stars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The number of tourists to visit Sarasota County is up 5% this year.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 15, 2013
Sarasota tourism sees another banner year

Sarasota County tourism revenue grew by more than 10% last year, continuing a trend in the tourism industry's growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blake Lively in "A Simple Favor." Photo source: Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2019
Binge Blog: Slayin' in the rain

The two films, both on Hulu, are this week's Binge Blog picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota resident Jason Collins started coaching when he was 15 years old after spending six years as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Artistic Excellence

Former competitive gymnast Jason Collins returned to the gym last year and was named the Sarasota Surge's new program director in December after spending 15 years as a professional opera singer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elizabeth Cartier
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 17, 2011
Simply ballroom

Professional dance champions sizzled Jan. 15 at the Sarasota Star Ball competition at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Contractors for the Florida Department of Transportation construct new bridges across the Braden River as part of an improvement project to widen a section of  I-75  and reconfigure the interchange of I-75 and State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2020
Growth spurs roadway projects in Manatee County

Growth spurs roadway projects in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital plans to add a new cancer center, right, to its campus by 2020.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota Memorial Hospital navigates expansion plans

A new oncology center is the latest in an ongoing series of improvements at the hospital's midtown campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A ground-breaking ceremony was held off Cattlemen Road, across the street from Sports Authority, at 2 p.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2012
Mega mall construction begins

Taubman and Benderson Development today officially broke ground on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 6, 2019
Longboat residents blast unfinished plan for new streetlights

Residents pan notion of 45-foot tall streetlights but town leaders say heights are maximum estimates, studies are coming and no decisions have been made.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In the new film, "Museum Hours," life imitates art. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 11, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Museum Hours'

In the new film, 'Museum Hours,' life imitates art.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo Tacoma Jenkins, her son, Jaylen Peterson, and Jaylen's reading buddy, Keith Tschannen. Jaylen and Tschannen have worked together for four years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2014
Reading Buddies instill love of books in children

A Christ Church of Longboat Key-sponsored program pairs at-risk students with volunteers during the critical first four years of elementary school.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • September 17, 2020
Who Makes the First Move?

Who Makes the First Move?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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The Longboat Key Town Commission has operated with six commissioners since Ed Zunz officially resigned on March 22.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 9, 2021
Three people apply for vacant District 5 Town Commission seat

The seat has sat vacant since March 22 when Ed Zunz's officially resigned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Jo Anne Entwistle, Muriel Goldstein, Bill Grossman, Miriam Stone

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2009
Neal posts best numbers in company history

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer had 180 contracts signed through June. It's the best sales record in company history.

  • East County
  • News
Manfred Welfonder stands in front of the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, where he used to play tennis. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
After seven years, Welfonder still pursues the Colony plan

Longboat Key resident Manfred Welfonder still believes he can solve the legal warfare over the shuttered resort through a business resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says transportation and traffic congestion are among her top concerns during a town hall meeting at Tara Preserve's clubhouse.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2020
Vanessa Baugh holds town hall meeting in Tara Preserve

Manatee County District 5 commissioner says roads are a top priority in 2020.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Colony Association should pay consequences; Mayor Brown was misleading in response

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Max Stewart
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2017
Bradenton Area EDC appoints new business director

The new hire formerly worked for Enterprise Florida.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 30, 2014
Junior League dishes out new food festival

Life will imitate the arts at the inaugural Art of Food Festival presented by the Junior League of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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