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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Our View

Remember the fallen

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Charles Bosserman views one of the many Highwaymen Artists paintings being displayed at The Education Center.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 16, 2025
Art enthusiasts get up-close view of famous Florida artists

Works by 22 of the renowned 26 Highwaymen artists are on display at The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel for one week only.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 5, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That license is suspended

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ella Javier and Paityn Carr, sophomores who plays flute in the Braden River High School Marching Band, didn't let their nerves get the best of them at the FFCC Outdoor Championships, where they earned the title of Grand Champion.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 18, 2025
More marching band championships for Braden River High School

The Pirates were named the FFCC Grand Champion overall, the 3A Class Champion and the Best in Class for color guard and percussion.

  • East County
  • Schools
The sale of is home at 3049 Bay Shore Road topped all recent real estate transactions.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 12, 2017
Bay Shore Road home sells for $2,862,500

Residential real estate transactions took place between Dec. 26 and Dec. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The home at 3638 San Remo Terrace to Myron Robbins, trustee, of Buffalo, New York, for $7.5 million. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,559 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 12, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A San Remo Estates home on San Remo Terrace tops the week's sales at $7.5 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Craft Growlers To Go & Tasting Room (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 31, 2022
Craft beer is picking up in Lakewood Ranch

Craft beer aficionados don't have to travel far to quench their thirst. Lakewood Ranch has become a go-to destination for craft beer enthusiasts and entrepreneurs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • June 4, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

  • Arts + Culture
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 Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
Our view

Wish list for 2011

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2018
Hopes, Miner should go

Manatee schools need the proposed 1-mill tax if they are to get on a path of consistently rising success. But voters also need a sign that the board can be trusted.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Commissioner Tal Siddique and Director of Government Relations Stephanie Garrison chat at the Employee Recognition Banquet in March.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 21, 2025
New Government Relations department promotes Manatee County

Ex-Apple recruiter and Senior Manager Stephanie Garrison has been chosen to lead the department.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's No. 1 pairing, Kelsey Fisher and Izzy Russell, celebrate scoring against Bradenton Christian in a 2-0 win on April 9.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 17, 2025
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball rises to the challenge

A new coach and a depleted roster hasn't changed the Cougars' winning ways.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Our View

Negotiate What?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Rob Grant

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The cottage needs to be stripped. The $100,000 grant is just the start to getting it camper-ready.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 11, 2025
Foundation for Dreams receives $100,000 grant from Bishop-Parker Foundation

The grant will go toward rehabbing one of the cottages at the foundation's new campus near Rye Preserve.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.19.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.19.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
There are more than 110 species of lemur and 98 percent are threatened with extinction, including the critically endangered red ruffed lemur.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • November 21, 2024
Lemur Conservation Foundation provides oasis for an endangered species

The Lemur Conservation Foundation has been protecting and conserving lemurs — among the most primitive of primates — for nearly 30 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2021
St. Armands master plan called for hotel 13 years ago

It goes without saying in Florida that any major development will spark vocal opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Club president Garnett Black and guest speaker Ronna Romney
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 12, 2023
Republican Club of Longboat Key welcomes Ronna Romney

Ronna Romney spoke to the club on April 11 at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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