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The GWIZ building might need millions of dollars in improvements before a new tenant can move in, but preservationists believe the structure is worth saving.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
GWIZ preservation campaign continues

As historic preservation advocates recommend against demolishing the bayfront building, one group sees it as a potential museum site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barb Green, Diane Brune, Judy Balmer, Marilyn Schugg, Jennie Buehner, Dianne Emmermann and Ginny Kaseman packed more than 500 backpacks.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2019
Packed with passion in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch woman spearheads drive to provide children with back-to-school supplies.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Anderson and host Al Bru
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 19, 2015
The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

  • Black Tie
East County sports roundup: 03.10.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 10, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.10.17

East County sports roundup: 03.10.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Blaise Fluker, 21 months, rides in a wagon in last year's parade.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Freedom Fest

It may only be a quarter-mile long, but the Longboat Key Freedom Fest parade goes the distance on community charm. Hosted by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, the All-American morning begins with the parade line up at 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, between Bank of America and SunTrust Bank on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane Holcomb serves up to of the meals Friday evening at St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2016
St. Boniface serves up Fish Fry

The next Fish Fry is scheduled for Good Friday on March 25.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sirlene and Jerry Bonney with Jackie and Lynn Millikin
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 11, 2013
SYC's Black & White Ball

Masked and dressed in black and white, members of the Sarasota Yacht Club enjoyed their annual Black and White Ball Saturday, Aug. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Letters to the Editor

The Grinch paid a visit to St. Armands Circle

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Michael Kerrigan
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Michael Joseph Kerrigan

Michael Joseph Kerrigan entered into eternal, peaceful sleep surrounded by his family on Dec. 15, 2018. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Gillespie Park resident Derin Parks thinks a dormant improvement district can be used to empower the neighborhood to more directly address its goals and priorities.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2019
Gillespie Park residents attempt to revive improvement district

Members of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood want to capitalize on an unearthed 1988 policy city officials had forgotten about.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Australian pines are resistant to salt water spray and need little soil nutrition, allowing them to thrive on beachfronts.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 4, 2017
Australian pines in Longboat's crosshairs

Commissioners approved town reimbursement for removing Australian pine from private property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2009
French bakery opens on St. Armands Circle

Le Macaron will serve freshly baked pastries seven days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harvey Vengroff at the Oakridge Apartments, formerly Sarasota Airport Hotel. Photo by Mark Wemple
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 10, 2015
Find a way to say yes

Capital flows where it is welcome. So Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff is taking his capital to Manatee. City commissioners could change the story with leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Hershey Felder
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 18, 2011
Scene & Heard

Felder brings his best Bernstein to Sarasota; Julie Rohr's 'Li'l Abner' is a family affair; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Edward G. Rosenblum |
  • March 26, 2014
Fournier's Circle allegations are groundless

The St. Armands Residents Association is not picking art festival 'winners and losers.' It simply wants common sense - and safety for all.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Alex Stoks with HR&A Advisors speaks to attendees at a Tuesday open house for The Bay Sarasota, held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
Residents share visions for bayfront

The Bay Sarasota is working with the community to compile ideas for redeveloping the land around the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After six months of rehabilitation following knee surgery, Braden River junior running back Raymond Thomas was cleared to return to the Pirates' backfield May 31.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River's No. 4 cleared to return to the backfield.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Downtown in Bloom program includes seasonal changes for the flower baskets.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2018
DID grows flower basket program

A downtown group is continuing its effort to beautify the area within its boundaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Ehrenpreis, Eldred Brown and Jennifer Kwiatkowski will perform in “The Long Reunion” at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy Dan Austin
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 23, 2018
'The Long Reunion' sinks its teeth into climate change with Manatee Players

Jack Gilhooley’s darkly comic play “The Long Reunion” confronts climate change in a world premiere at Manatee Performing Arts Center.

  • Arts + Culture
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