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Chris Elbon joined the town as its code enforcement officer in September. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 1, 2014
Town hires new code enforcement officer

Chris Elbon, 28, is a nine-year Army veteran. He took on the new role in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Connor
  • By Alex Rostowsky |
  • October 22, 2014
Tara CDD Seat 3: Darby Connor

Improved landscaping and a commitment to installing a noise buffer near Interstate 75 are Connor's platform.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
News Briefs

World Rowing Championship logo revealed; Road closure extended; Manatee County School District to offer an app

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
News Briefs

Neal Communities plans for new development; More retailers commit to Mall at UTC project; County earns accreditation for emergency management

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board members

After getting a seal of approval from the City Commission in December following some controversy, the nonprofit is seeking input on criteria for its leadership roles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming informed Town Manager Dave Bullock that more arrests are likely as a result of a drug bust operation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2013
Police make drug arrest on the Key

A man was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell or deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia on Dec. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Longboat Lore: Community built bridges during bridge breakdown

When the New Pass Bridge was stuck in semi-open position for two weeks in October 1983, Larry Marthaler arranged for an alternative route.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
JoAnne Hatch Galbraith Bruch
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 12, 2024
JoAnne Hatch Galbraith Bruch

JoAnne Hatch (Galbraith) Bruch, born in New York City Aug. 9, 1935, peacefully departed on June 5, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota's new EcoRover will provide waterside access to the mobility challenged at Lido Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2024
New all-terrain chair brings waterside accessibility to Lido Beach

Purchased by the city and available free of charge, the EcoRover is a "little tank" that can traverse sandy beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Downtown Christmas Parade is this weekend.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 30, 2022
Christmas parade, tree-lighting kick off holiday season

Downtown streets will be closed along the annual Christmas parade route beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. The lighting of the new holiday tree at St. Armands Circle will take place Friday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From left, Marilyn Davol, Mary Del Pup, Susan Gilmore Clarke, Kay Kochenderfer and Lynn Kennelly swear to uphold their duties as the officers of the Women's Guild at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 8, 2025
Women's Guild leaders prepare for new term

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church installed its officers for the Women's Guild.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Arts Advocates honors Andy Sandberg with Luminaire Award
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2025
Arts Advocates honors Andy Sandberg with Luminaire Award

The prize celebrates outstanding contributions to Sarasota arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Phillips and Cyndi Seamon volunteer to help replant the Butterfly Garden at Bicentennial Park early in the morning. Replanting efforts continue this week.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 24, 2025
Work on Butterfly Garden restoration gets underway

Volunteers showed up this week to replant the Butterfly Garden at Bicentennial Park on Longboat Key, and they're starting work on the wider park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 465 Partridge Circle has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,330 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 27, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 11-15 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Partridge Circle tops the week's sales at $1.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Former dancer and nonprofit arts leader Jess Abbott has joined the Sarasota Ballet as marketing director.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2025
Sarasota Ballet names new marketing director

Jess Abbott joins the company from Greenville Center for Creative Arts in South Carolina.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Privada Homes |
  • October 9, 2025
Modern Coastal Living Comes to Sarasota with Privada Homes

Privada Homes is bringing fresh design and vision to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
Snip, snip away!

Sarah Monasterios' feet are planted on top of a chair that's surrounded by sea of shredded locks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As customers made their way into the store they were given a lei and a shopping cart.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Day at Trader Joe's

Hundreds of people lined up outside of Trader Joe's Friday, Sept. 7 to be part of the opening day celebration of the new store. People traveled from all over to stock up on some of their favorite Trader Joe's items including Joe's O's and Charles Shaw wine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Margaret Brading and Sue Ford
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
British Club celebrates X-Mas

The Sarasota British Club held its annual Christmas dinner party Saturday, Dec. 17, at Heritage Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beachplace Treasurer John Brouder, President Jack Keelin and Secretary Mel Levy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Beachplace residents pool efforts for celebration

Beachplace residents are ready to make a splash with their refurbished swimming pool.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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