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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2019
Welcome back, Longboaters: Here's what you missed

While the summer heat was on, a batch of stories made us think and (occasionally) smile. Here are the 10 best, plus a few extras for good measure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dingbat Theatre Project founder Luke Manual played the Cowardly Lion in its production based on "The Wizard of Oz."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 10, 2025
Dingbat Theatre Project leans into diversity

Luke Manual's troupe welcomes performers of all ages, sizes, colors, physical abilities and sexual orientation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 1, 2010
Market Watch: The Fed's interference may not be helping

The problem with Market Watch recently is that there is not really much to 'watch' in the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guitars hang on display at Divergent Guitar.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 25, 2024
Guitar shop sells instruments with unique histories

Musician Aric Paul's retail space, Divergent Guitar, brings together rare guitars with legacies in Sarasota's Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
There are approximately 50 species of gulls found throughout the world. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • April 9, 2021
Bird of the Week: Laughing gull

Laughing gulls, common in our area, are aggressive feeders — which is precisely why they should not be fed by humans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2010
Organic Living Fair will help green lifestyles grow

According to Grant's Gardens and WaterWise Solutions owner Grant Beatt, property managers and residents face a number of problems when it comes to sustainable landscaping and water conservation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Carriage House Tea Room carries 45 types of loose-leaf teas.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Carriage House Tea Room

The Carriage House Tea Room offers tea sampling, appreciation parties and even a tea blog.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sydney Cusick

The Observer spotlights WaveRunners swimmer Sydney Cusick.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marketing Manager of Gold Coast Eagle Hugh Shields; Chief Advancement Officer at Mote Tom Waters; Corporate Relations and Promotions Director at Mote Stacy Alexander; and Sales Execution Coordinator at Gold Coast Eagle Devyn Dugger. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 3, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Gold Coast Eagle helps dolphin at Mote; From the couch to running triathlons; Key Club hosts volunteer fair

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rachel Weronik and Abby Misiura spent about one month making their duct-tape flowers before launching sales this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Duct-tape flowers bloom for Honor Animal Rescue

Two Gene Witt Elementary School students have raised more than $200 selling flowers made of duct tape.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Turtle Beach is one of the hot spots during turtle-nesting season. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2012
Dog days ahead for Turtle Beach?

The controversy about dogs on beaches was reignited when a Sarasota resident recently took up the cause. He faces environmental and residential opposition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2011
Classic cars cruise onto Main Street

Ed's Tavern will host a classic car show, benefiting MOTS and the VFW, Nov. 27.

  • East County
  • News
File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Keeping your body aligned

This week, Jacques Panet-Raymond, PGA Master Teaching Professional and the owner of The Vision Quest Golf Academy at the River Club, shares tips for keeping your body aligned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
Bluegrass fest strums into Linger Lodge

The Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival will feature 10 Florida bands Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club will begin exterior and interior renovations of its clubhouse this summer.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
Bird Key Yacht Club will chip away at old facade

The yacht club's 'Façade Project' will add a second story to its lobby and provide exterior and interior updates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The total project encompasses three phases of improvements, including widened sidewalks on lower Main Street. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
Main Street improvement keeps pedestrians in mind

Twelve parking spaces will be removed to add wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. The irregular marks surrounding the crawl indicate the chair stuck to the animal.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 16, 2020
Turtle Watch volunteers find evidence of a tangled turtle

A turtle seeking a nesting place was caught in a beach lounge chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jo Franz and Penny Koerner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 21, 2020
Longboat's Royal Rummage sale draws closer

The massive fundraiser offers shopping galore for Longboat Key residents and guests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Erin and Patrick Duggan with Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center President and CEO Jessica Hays and Chairwoman Barbara Gardner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 9, 2017
SPARCC’s ‘A Nautical Night’ makes Bird Key sparkle

The annual SPARCCle Gala was held on April 8 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Nicki Facompre and her mom, Lynn Facompre, smile for the camera after crossing the finish line.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 27, 2016
Special Olympics brings triumph to Benderson Park

Families, coaches enjoy watching 130 athletes compete in triathlon.

  • East County
  • News
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