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How long will 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive stay vacant? Depends on a few things.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 1, 2019
Ten bold predictions for 2019

A lot is in the cards for Longboat this year. Here's one swing at what some of them might be.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2010
Attention all Key graduates

The Longboat Observer is preparing for its annual graduation story featuring all high school and college graduates on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
289 Cedar Park Circle was built in 1954. It  has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,947 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 1, 2020
Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 16-20.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Siesta Key Village Association President Russell Matthes shows Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper some parade route options.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 14, 2012
Siesta Key leaders start parade plans

Members of prominent Siesta Key organizations on Tuesday, June 12 met to start planning the Siesta Key Light Up the Village holiday parade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2018
Sarasota elections supervisor suggests voters consider vote-by-mail

Deadline to request ballot for August primary is Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Licea and Alexa Fajardo Eldridge. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 7, 2017
Theater review: 'Doublewide'

'Doublewide' brings home the struggles of a blue-collar family at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 25

A look at the Observer's favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week, April 25-May 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A condominium in The Beach Residences recently for $3.5 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,861 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $3.3 million in 2017.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 2, 2019
The Beach Residences condo sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"Mother!" stars Jennifer Lawrence as "Mother."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2017
Film review: 'Mother!'

This divisive psychological thriller is cunning but too chaotic to be understood.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Riverview, the last Sarasota-area football team standing, was bounced from the playoffs by Dr. Phillips, 21-0.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 18, 2016
Historic Spanish Point hosts roaring party

The historic site's annual fundraising event was held on Nov. 18.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 14, 2009
Obituary: Dorothy Mylan Rooney

Rooney, 102, was a former Longboat Key resident and retired teacher.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"When I married my husband, he said I would never have to work again," she says. "In fact, he didn’t even want me to work."
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2012
Neighbors: Mary Ann Pelley

Breakfast hostess Mary Ann Pelley brings service and smiles to those who dine at Clayton's.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The new Daiquiri Deck location at the south bridge is now open, featuring everything locals love about the existing restaurants.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 14, 2017
Opening weekend at new Daiquiri Deck went just like the rest, despite weather

The new location in south Siesta Key got off to a wet start, but the community turned out in force for their first weekend in business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Boris Miksic founded Cortec Corp. out of his garage in Minnesota in 1977. The business now has $100 million in annual sales and Miksic plans to expand into Manatee County. Photos by Mark Wemple
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 10, 2014
American Dreamer

A swashbuckling Longboat businessman with a made-for-the-movies life story has plotted a large expansion. It's a $10 million initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A proposal to bury underground utilities along Gulf of Mexico Drive got a jolt Monday, when the Longboat Key Town Commission on first reading to send two referenda questions to voters on first reading.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 22, 2014
Commission jolts utilities plan

A proposal to bury the island's power equipment moves one step closer to voters after the commission approved two ordinances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 8, 2010
Cail: a teacher of life's lessons

Anne-Marie 'Andy' Cail, of Longboat Key, died Monday, June 7. She was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team four-peats. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2016
Top East County sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
Suncoast Sports Club Inc. Vice President of Operations Stephen Weeks suspects someone on a four wheeler is responsible for the ruts that were cut into Glebe Park soccer field on Sunday night.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 8, 2016
Resident offers reward after Glebe Park Vandalism

The vice president of operations at Suncoast Sports Club Inc. is offering $500 to anyone who has information regarding a vandalism incident at Glebe Park on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sara Linares, Carla Corvo and Katie Sah. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 2, 2018
Asolo Conservatory shows Shakespeare in the garden of good and evil

“Much Ado About Nothing” blossoms with comedy at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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