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Teicher played a few of her favorite songs and even one of her own after hours Thursday, Aug. 11, at Pastry Art.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 17, 2011
Scene & Heard

Have you seen this face?; Strauss whips Blues Fest into shape; Carreño Dance Festival features youth; Book club dons '60s fashions for 'The Help'

  • Arts + Culture
On Friday, Oct. 14, then Acting Town Manager Al Hogle was notified that Planning, Zoning and Building Department employees complained of a problem with PZ&B Director Monica Simpson. File photos.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Longboat Key faces Town Hall turmoil

After emergency Longboat Key Town Commission meetings Monday and Tuesday, assistant to the town manager Susan Phillips was named acting town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Alcohol on beach should be banned; Banning alcohol will not prevent drinking; Banning alcohol on beach is a no-brainer

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Brown and his daughter, Sue Rico, talk Monday afternoon at his home at the Twin Shores Mobile Home Park.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 5, 2011
Jim Brown leaves behind a legacy

After 35 years on Longboat Key, Jim Brown, former mayor, town commissioner and champion of the island bids adieu to his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
8445 Sanderling Road. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 20, 2013
3 Things: On the Beach

The beach hideaway - it's everybody's favorite real-estate fantasy. Long, lazy days, the sound of the waves, good times with family and friends - it's the American Dream, Sarasota-style.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Preia Hayes, 9, and sister, Iyleigh, 6, with Lilly Gerling, 4, and sister Grace, 6 enjoy a rare sunny day at a Longboat beach.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 19, 2015
Outlook sunny with Longboat tourism

With the unusual downpour the Key has seen in recent weeks, are tourists taking a rain check on their visits?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hollywood writer-turned-playwright Liz Brixius
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
Scene & Heard

Asolo Rep reveals its 2011-2012 lineup; Author paints town green, white and red; HOT TICKETS

  • Arts + Culture
Unit 304 at The Beaches of Longboat Key South, 775 Longboat Club Road, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,602 square feet of living area. It sold for $580,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 27, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sales drop to four during second week of October

Sales fell for the third week in a row on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 11, 2009
College graduates: Where are they now?

Career-placement experts agree that the job hunt is up to the individual, however, many recent graduates are doing everything they can to land post-collegiate jobs and are still unemployed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Grand Mariner development includes 14 condominiums and 20 deep-water boat slips.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Grand Mariner sells for $9.5 million

Bank of America took ownership of the 14-unit condominium following a 2009 foreclosure judgment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • February 13, 2012
TWIS Interview: Jill Sobule

TWIS Interview: Jill Sobule

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2009
Obituary: Robert 'Bob' Oste

Robert 'Bob' Oste, 60, died Sept. 19. He was a live-aboard sailor for many years in Longboat Key, Sarasota and Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
News Briefs

Police searchingfor crime spree suspect Man found dead in Cascades community pool Manatee school district approves 2011-12 budget Latin Chamber plans Quinceañera Technology students win firsts at nationals

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 4, 2012
City puts six parcels on the market

One parcel is already under contract. City commissioners could use profits to pay down employee health-care costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
News Briefs 10.21.10

Members of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office COPS North unit have apprehended another suspect in a rash of residential burglaries in the North Manatee and East County areas.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Our View:Is it a 'want' or a necessity?

Last week's commentary on this page, entitled 'Economically, a unipole is it,' prompted a visit and concerns from three opponents to cell-phone towers - Longboat Key Commissioner Gene Jaleski, former Mayor Jeremy Whatmough and resident Gus Sclafani.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Braden River High football team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its homecoming game Sept. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 3, 2012
Braden River Pirates fall short, make progress

The team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its homecoming game Sept. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Whole body vibration technology can help individuals achieve more than 90% muscle recruitment — twice the amount of a traditional gym workout, according to Goga Studio's website. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

First Watch finds roomier corporate headquarters; Center For Sight first to launch laser for cataract surgery; Center researches pain treatment option; Re/Max Realtor Group forms management alliance

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 28, 2010
Player of the Week: Robert Dreyfus

Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2013
Big budget, questionable results for police

City police receive almost $30 milllion in the proposed 2013-14 budget, but the department has fallen short compared to other municipalities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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