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By Nat Kaemmerer |
January 12, 2020

Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament brings out Longboat Key's friendly competition

From Jan. 10-12, players vied for the top spots in the 20th annual tournament.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Katie Johns |
June 12, 2018

Tidal Tykes take bite out of animal exploration

Campers started their day learning about carnivores of the ocean and their diets.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
March 16, 2020

Chiles and partners aim to make furniture from Australian pines

Invasive trees on parking lot land will be milled, dried and turned into custom tables and benches.

Longboat Key
News

By Nick Friedman |
November 15, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 15, 2015

Can the north end handle a hotel?

The owner of Longboat Key's Whitney Beach Plaza knows the plaza can’t sustain itself with leases in place, so he’s investigating if the site can accommodate a 100-room boutique hotel.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
November 12, 2009

Welcome Back: The Best of Cops Corner

The best Cops Corner items of the summer.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
May 31, 2012

News Briefs

Three parking meters receive new home; County offers energy upgrade workshops

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
February 25, 2015

What's the party line on nonpartisan races?

The involvement of political parties in the City Commission race is not a new phenomenon, but some individuals are calling for an end to the partisan input.

Sarasota
News

By Jessica Salmond |
September 11, 2014

No swim advisory issued for North Lido Beach

Due to elevated levels of bacteria found in feces and stormwater runoff, Sarasota County advises beach goers not to get in the water at North Lido.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
May 31, 2011

Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy this classic Cops Corner entry from our Longboat Observer archives.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Pam Eubanks |
January 3, 2018

Country Club at Lakewood Ranch roadwork begins

Contractor asks motorists to 'be patient.'

East County
News

By David Merrill |
July 28, 2011

My View: Schools: a vision renewed?

Something went wrong with the promise to use the extra school tax Sarasota County voters approved to make the school district "world class." The money poured in, but the scores declined.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 28, 2011

Dead on arrival? 11:06 p.m. - 4000 block of North Tamiami Trail. Suspicious Person. A man was found lying on the front doorway of a funeral home. No, he was not a delivery. He was just loitering and was asked to leave.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Alex Mahadevan |
August 9, 2016

Van fire slows traffic in east Sarasota County

Emergency officials have opened one lane of traffic on southbound I-75 near University Parkway following a complete shutdown of the corridor.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 10, 2010

Our View

The Van Wezel dilemma; FTC: Let's subsidize journalism

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jen Blanco |
November 13, 2013

Going out in style

After 28 seasons at the helm, Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz retired from coaching Nov. 6. He left on top, with the team winning its third-consecutive state title.