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Despite residents' concerns, the Bird Key Yacht Club contends it has a right to build pickleball courts on its property.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2017
Bird Key residents volley complaints at pickleball proposal

The Bird Key Yacht Club has been unable to quiet resident concerns about plans to build pickleball courts, setting the stage for a prolonged fight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Fellowship Garden looked like a scene right out of Downton Abbey.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Downton Abbey High Tea

On Wednesday, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a high tea inspired by the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Attendees donned period-themed attire and jewelry, topping outfits off with extravagant hats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ted Sperling park overlooks Sarasota Bay near Big Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2019
Sarasota seeks OK to use Lido park as staging area

County wants more information on proposal linked to Big Pass dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Birthday boy gets a dog day

Bentley Weber, second from left, celebrated his eighth birthday at his winter home on Longboat Key with owner Deb Weber and friends Brody, Buster and Scrappy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The decorative waterfall near the entrance to Terrace East is a vulnerable target for vandals while older residents sleep.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2012
Village vandalism highlights problems

A report of vandalism to the concrete wall separating Terrace East and Ocean Boulevard has some residents worried about vengeance sought over noise complaints.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Josie McCrea.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Susie Moschin often walks her dog, Murphy, a boxer/lab mix, at the Sapphire Shores park, which many dog owners visit.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 25, 2015
PAWS OFF: No dogs allowed

Siesta Key Beach is seeing an uptick in visitors– of the four-legged variety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emma Uihlein and Amelia Thomas at a 2018 Tidal Tykes camp at Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2019
Stay cool with these local barrier island summer camps

From Lido Beach to City Island, there are plenty of spots that are offer camps all summer long.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dasha Pierce, Roger Barry and Phyllis Barry discuss potential changes to make Second Street and Fourth Street more bike-friendly.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
City plots bike-centric downtown streets

The city is considering redesigning Second and Fourth streets to primarily accommodate bicycle traffic, not motor vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota students head back to school

Sarasota Public Schools opened its doors on Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
"Let's Get Social" media seminar from the Longboat Key Chamber.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 18, 2016
Longboat Chamber preps 5-seminar series on social media strategies

Longboat Chamber preps 5-seminar series on social media strategies

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Observer staff bribing its new boss with carrots. Invisible bosses are the best. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 13, 2013
Scene & Heard

Observer gets a new boss; John Olenick becomes king for a day; Come to their cabarets; Jack Perkins gets transcendental

  • Arts + Culture
File photo The Longboat Library opened in 1957 in its original location at the Twin Tarpon Shopping Center, 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2012
Longboat Library campaign seeks to balance books

The Longboat Library will soon begin an awareness campaign about its expenses in hopes of raising support for town funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brenton Hodges and Jessica Roberts, both 20, play Pokémon Go while wandering around St. Armands Circle during a recent visit.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2016
Pokemon Go lures players to Circle

Businesses welcome the battle as Circlegoers seek to 'catch 'em all.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Markley runs to the finish line.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Classic Paddle Competition

More than 100 athletes paddled out into the gulf Saturday, April 20 during the first annual Siesta Key Classic Paddle Competition. Competitors raced in either the 12-mile endurance race or the three-mile fun paddle. The inaugural event drew competitors from across the country.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2016
Boo Fest returns to Main Street

Thousands of people turn out for trick or treating and other family fun.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Hats off to St. Armands Key Lutheran ladies

A Palm Sunday tradition at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church is the wearing of Easter bonnets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Apollo Lirio fits former Riverview High offensive lineman Kye Dixon, who will play  for Jacksonville in the fall, for a custom mouthguard.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Sarasota dentist's mouthguard solution brings smiles to customers

Sarasota dentist Apollo Lirio's mouthguard solution brings smiles to customers, including Riverview High football players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Harvey Vengroff hopes to make the property that currently houses Bob's Train restaurant and Sarasota Fitness and Fight Club the site of 800 apartment units.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Entrepreneur pushes for affordable housing

Harvey Vengroff plans to ask the city to change its density regulations to allow him to construct an 800-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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