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Christos Nicholoudis and Lacey Knispel share a tender moment in Sarasota Players' "The Wedding Singer."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 2-8

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2012
News Briefs

No protests for Village maintenance

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Preschool teacher Ginny Davenport made her new students feel right at home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Day of School

Children in Manatee County public schools celebrated their first day of the 2012-13 school year Aug. 20. With backpacks in tow, plenty of smiles and even a few shed tears, children bid farewell to their parents and said hello to their new teachers and classmates.

  • East County
  • News
Goodwill celebrated the grand opening of its new Lakewood Ranch drop-off center, located at 9126 Town Center Parkway, Nov. 1. Today attendant John Hannah was on hand to collect and sort donations.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Goodwill's grand opening

Goodwill celebrated the grand opening of its new Lakewood Ranch drop-off center, located at 9126 Town Center Parkway, Nov. 1. Today attendant John Hannah was on hand to collect and sort donations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Guest speaker Katherine Oliver and Jeanne Corcoran
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
Women in Partnership Luncheon featuring Katherine Oliver

Women in Partnership Luncheon featuring Katherine Oliver

  • Black Tie
Lutie Uihlein, Ruth Strauss, Patty Buck Pat Howatt and Bennie Dods
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chorus of the Keys

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian hosted a ham dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 11. As soon as the dishes were bussed, The Sarasota Chorus of the Keys serenaded tables. The barbershop quartet style of harmony rang through the church's new facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Models: Joyce Leone, Linda Wilson, Joyce Giaconia, Nedra Duffy, Pat Viani, Betsy Marker, June Hartlieb and Susan Gorney
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

The Tara Golf & Country Club sashayed into a new season with its Spring Fashion Show March 8. Models, who are all members of the country club, wore Chico's clothing from the store in St. Armands Circle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cocktails for a Cause

PHOTO GALLERY: Cocktails for a Cause

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jerry Schoenholtz, sales manager for the New Homes Division at Michael Saunders, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, president of Michael Saunders and Company, and architect Mark Sultana
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2014
INFINITY Longboat Key groundbreaking

On Dec. 3, INFINITY Longboat Key held its groundbreaking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Kiran Patel
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Dream

Kelly Wright, of Fox News and 'Beyond the Dream,' filmed a segment in Sarasota Thursday, April 4, at The Francis downtown. Wright performed live jazz music and awarded local leaders who have followed in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ghandi.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Luca Milbank picks out a piece of fruit.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jen's MarketPlace farmers market

Aug. 30, after a three-year hiatus the Lakewood Ranch farmer's market returned to Main Street, with about 22 vendors and a new name - Jen's MarketPlace.

  • East County
  • News
Annette Gueli and about 30 other participants helped cut the ribbon for the new facility.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA ribbon cutting ceremony

More than 300 attendees of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's ribbon cutting ceremony June 4, celebrated the grand opening of the group's new headquarters, located at 8430 Enterprise Circle, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Beeler, Donna Arenschield and Tom’s wife Carol
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Grand Bay Club End of Summer Brunch

Grand Bay condominium residents got together Sunday, Sept. 22, for an End of the Summer Brunch at the Grand Bay Club clubhouse. Approximately 50 people attended and the new and remodeled clubhouse kitchen was unveiled.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Caswell, Dan Gagne and Ron Shields
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its Networking at Noon luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Bridge Street Bistro. Longboat Key Dental's new owner Dr. Michael O'Neil sponsored the luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bennett, Abraham Feder and George Nickson
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 18, 2025
enSRQ serves up Prelude Soiree as pre-concert appetizer

The cocktail event gave new music supporters a bonus performance with special guest, cellist Abe Feder.

  • Black Tie
Planned Parenthood event Co-chairs Patti Wertheimer, Sharon Patrice, Lisa Silvershein and Allison Anderson
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 8, 2025
Planned Parenthood champions its cause for accessible health care at annual dinner

The nonprofit celebrated its mission while also unveiling a new project with Ringling College of Art and Design students.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2021
Hey Joe & Nancy: Tell us, what’s your vision for us?

We know they want us all bowing to their coercive laws that confiscate people’s wealth and make Americans dependent on them. But in the end, how will that make America stronger?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
You can consult a Ouija board at The Ringling's new exhibit, "Conjuring the Spirit World," which runs through July 13.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 31, 2025
On the trail of things that go bump in the night at The Ringling

"Conjuring the Spirit World" explores efforts to contact denizens of unseen realms.

  • Arts + Culture
The town of Longboat Key has had conversations with the Florida Department of Transportation about making improvements to six crosswalks along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 22, 2021
Longboat Key, FDOT discuss crosswalk improvements along Gulf of Mexico Drive

The town of Longboat Key has received several complaints about pedestrians nearly getting hit by cars along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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