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Sharon Ray submitted this sunset photo, taken after a storm off Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Sharon Ray submitted this sunset photo, taken after a storm off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shirley Brown
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County School Board, District 4: Shirley Brown

Meet the candidate

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling College is undertaking several steps to expand its campus — but Newtown residents question whether the neighborhood’s input on the plans are valued.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Residents cast doubt on Ringling’s soundstage plans

As Ringling College attempts to move forward with plans for a multimillion-dollar soundstage complex, residents worry their priorities don’t align with the school’s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guy Paschal led the push for incorporation in 1955.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Town of Longboat Key turns 57, but who's counting?

Most of the Key's residents celebrated incorporation this week more than 50 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A simulated roundabout at the southern entrance to the Longboat Key Club and Resort
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 26, 2017
What’s the plan?

A cool simulation video on Gulf of Mexico Drive triggers important questions. What are the town’s priorities?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Downtown leaders credit Norm Gollub for helping residents and businesses keep track of ongoing projects in the heart of the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 19, 2016
Downtown economic leader departs post

Downtown Economic Development Coordinator Norm Gollub is leaving Sarasota. How will the organizations that fund the position follow up on his work?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Any employee who receives the monthly pension benefits they earned prior to the freeze date would be required to terminate his or her employment with the town.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 25, 2012
Pension freeze would retire DROP

Elimination of the Deferred Retirement Option Plan and other changes are part of a town proposal to freeze pension plans, according to a new Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams earned District 16 Player of the Year honors for Class 7A.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch sweeps end of season basketball awards.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Farmers Market manager Phil Pagano credits the market's success this summer to a new marketing effort and a commitment from vendors who stayed around during this traditionally slower time of year. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2011
TOP STORY, AUG.: Farmers market boasts off-season success

The Sarasota Farmers Market is doing so well in the midst of the heat and humidity this summer that some vendors are boasting of days rivaling their best in season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2015
Questions remain on Woman's Exchange expansion

On Tuesday, the city will host a second community workshop to discuss the proposed expansion of the Woman's Exchange - a source of concern among Laurel Park residents

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • July 26, 2012
Nick Sirotich's Bon Voyage show

Nick Sirotich's Bon Voyage show

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Stephanie Peabody will oversee the Brain Health Study at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • June 5, 2019
Experts predict brain study in Lakewood Ranch could mimic success of Framingham Heart Study

Experts predict brain study in Lakewood Ranch could mimic success of Framingham Heart Study.

  • East County
  • News
With a new investor on board, Major League Football hopes to kick off its training season in March at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 17, 2016
Major League Football finds new funding source

New professional football league based in Lakewood Ranch appears to be back on schedule for inaugural 2016 season.

  • East County
  • News
Honorees Dr. Lisa Merritt, Lee-En Chung and Linda DiGabriele
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 16, 2021
Designing Women Boutique honors exemplary women at 20th anniversary gala

The event was held Dec. 12.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 1, 2020
Wallenda headlines thrill show at Benderson Park

The spectacle showcase will run June 5-7 and 11-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2016
Drink This: Berry Merry Bourbon Sparkler

Enjoy a twist on a classic for the holidays.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2010
Downtown construction gets under way

After a long lull in construction, several projects are either under way or just weeks from beginning in the Main Street area. The city hopes that when they're finished, they'll restore some vibrancy downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles announced during the Longboat Key Town Commission's regular meeting June 3 he will not pursue a plan to use the historic Rufus P. Jordan House for receptions and meeting space.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 27, 2013
Year in Review: June 2013, Chiles nixes plan, annual events

Owner Ed Chiles won't restore the Jordan House or hold events at Mar Vista because of residents' concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new Siesta Key condo is slated for land overlooking Big Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2016
Siesta Key condo concept emerges

Developer Crossgate Partners is planning a six-unit condominium complex north of Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Virginia Sanders will be this year's grand marshal.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 1, 2015
Longboat to have an all-American celebration

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is still looking for volunteers at its annual Fourth of July Freedom Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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