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  • By Columnist . |
  • June 7, 2018
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Longboat readers sound off on issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mayor Jim Brown, Commissioner Phill Younger, Larry Grossman, Commissioner Terry Gans, Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake, Gene Jaleski and Irwin Pastor.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Villagers question commission candidates at forum

Longbeach Village residents brought their queries and comments to a candidate forum Wednesday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santangini
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 29, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Daiquiri Deck celebrates first birthday; Sterling Anvil on Anna Maria to close; (Chef) hats off to Joe Santangini

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anyone who believes they are victim to this phone scam is asked to call the Longboat Key Police Department's non-emergency number at (941)316-1201.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2020
Longboat Key Police Department warns public of phone scam

Police Chief Pete Cumming said an old scam has reemerged in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 7, 2018
What driverless cars might mean for Sarasota

Driverless cars can help in Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Joann Schoenbaum Miller, Phil King and Karen Holbrook hold a framed article referencing Phil’s estate gift and which shares a picture of Phil and Betty. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 11, 2019
Phil King starts new scholarship in honor of late friend, Betty Schoenbaum

Seth Morano gets another standing ovation, Black Tie is taking nominations for season standouts and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Senior linebacker Noah Arce finds comfort in junior linebacker Chase Knopf.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2016
'Blank' and blue Braden River seniors take off helmets for last time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
First grader Jordan McCarte listens intently as her reading buddy, Gia Giangrante, who is a fifth grader, reads "The Invisible Boy." Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners irked by proposed school property tax referendum

School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County Commissioners disagree on election date for 1-mill property tax vote.

  • East County
  • News
Originally from Argentina, 39-year-old three-goal polo player Francisco Llosa says he learned to walk and ride at the same time.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 12, 2012
Polo season kicks off with fresh faces, new scoreboard

Competitors from across the country invade the Sarasota Polo Club for the latest winter season starting Dec. 16.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 6, 2021
Chip Bella Gabrick

Surrounded by his loving family, Chippy, (15 years and 11 months) (formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio) peacefully passed away in his home with his mommy and daddy by his side.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Luxury estates will include 10,000-square-foot (and larger) homes with pools, plane accomodations and other features, as depicted here.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2015
Clear the air

april fools

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2018
St. Armands lights up with holiday cheer

On Dec. 7 Santa paid a visit to St. Armands Circle to light the 55-foot Christmas tree and visit with children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Suncoast Blood Centers Staff |
  • February 18, 2021
From Survivor to Savior

If You’ve Recovered from COVID-19, Your Convalescent Plasma Can Save Lives.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.03.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jamese Johnson and Shay Haygood, founder of Women on the Way
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 27, 2020
Success with a dress: Nonprofit provides 100 free prom dresses for Sarasota teens

Women on the Way Inc. teamed up with Miami organization Be U Productions to provide girls with free prom dresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 11, 2020
Beachplace holds golf tournament, raises funds for Save Our Seabirds

The post-tournament auction and raffle acted as a fundraiser for the first time, with all proceeds going to Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
News Briefs

Former Arbomar building manager files suit; Longboat Key Fire Rescue gets high marks from citizens; Duncan qualifies to run for third term on commission

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Manatee County Sheriff's Office detective was arrested on Wednesday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 12, 2018
Manatee County Sheriff's Office detective arrested

Sheriff's Office reports 33 incidents of fraud.

  • East County
  • News
Built in 2005, Unit 1201 of the Beach Residences offers three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,189 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 25, 2022
Beachfront Lido condo is week's top seller at $5.4 million

A condo in Beachfront Lido topped area sales at $5.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Josh Booker celebrates a first down during last season's rivalry game at Riverview.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2015
Football Preview: Sarasota High

Football Preview: Sarasota High

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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