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Randy Langley
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 21, 2018
The Langley dilemma

Town Commission candidate Randy Langley knew his criminal past would be resurrected. But it’s 30 years old. How relevant is it?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2017
JDub's Brewing Co. hones its craft

Approaching its third anniversary, the brewery continues to gain momentum. Jeremy Joerger’s secret to success? Be your own toughest competition. 

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Addison Riesen said she makes slime every other day. It takes her just two minutes to make a basic slime.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2019
Longboat kid has slime of her life with unique hobby

Addison Riesen spends her free time creating slime, a big trend among others her age.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key firefighters wore matching yellow T-shirts as they sat in the back of the Town Hall Chambers listening to attorneys present their case during a contract impasse hearing Thursday, Sept. 16.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
Town, firefighters make their case

The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union made their cases for a new contract in front of a special magistrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marilyn Coker started the move to restore the school 25 years ago.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 13, 2017
Myakka City Historic School House receives $100,000 grant

Selby Foundation helps the historic school rebuild.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 1, 2020
Longboat reports sewer line repairs completed

The break happened Sunday night in an underwater sewer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New pass
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
Our view

Whose sand is it?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rose Stock says she prays and thinks of her daughter every day while walking through the garden built in her memory. The garden has been part of Stock's grieving process.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2016
Tragedy leads mother to ... A loving path

Daughter's death now a cold case after 12 years, but efforts continue to solve the mystery.

  • East County
  • News
Roger Pettingell with David Lethco and Clancy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Grads get two paws up

Southeastern Guide Dog (SEGD) board member Roger Pettingell, a Bird Key resident and Longboat Key Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate broker associate, recently attended SEGD's 213th class graduation at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Miller is Longboat's de facto historian. All photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 3, 2019
David Miller: A Longboat Linchpin

The quintessential local looks back on 64 years in town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jimmy’s Sand Trap owners Bill Davis and Jimmy Galanis
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 30, 2011
EDIBLES: Comfort food with a New York accent

You've seen a menu like this before, most likely in Manhattan, N.Y., or the outer boroughs, or perhaps on the east coast of Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 11, 2021
Ruffled feathers

One of the Village's peacocks struts his stuff.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One of the new marketing ideas the Downtown Improvement District suggested at the workshop includes setting up a kiosk at the Sarasota Farmers Market. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2011
DID plans new downtown marketing effort

The Downtown Improvement District will partner with other organizations to create a brochure marketing downtown and a social media campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Panther Ridge residents Ed and Joni Reid met while running and have since shared their love of the sport with their 12-year-old son, Jonathan, who runs cross-country for Nolan Middle School.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2013
All in the family

Panther Ridge residents Ed and Joni Reid met 18 years ago while running the Gasparilla Distance Classic. The couple has since shared their love of running with their 12-year-old son, Jonathan, who has run every day for the past 15 months.

  • East County
  • Sports
This draft shows Manatee County’s plan for the library with 60% of the design complete. The plan is subject to change because of design tweaks and the commissioners’ budget approval process. (Courtesy of Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Proposed budget for Lakewood Ranch library in Manatee County skyrockets

Manatee County commissioners debate whether a $19.9 million budget is necessary for a Lakewood Ranch library.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 550 Norton St. was built in 2002. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 3, 2022
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $2.8 million

A Sleepy Lagoon home on Norton Street tops this week's sales at $2.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross accepted the offer to become Lakewood Ranch’s new executive director Oct. 7.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2015
Succession plan re-emerges as Ross departs

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock announces a search for an assistant town manager is on as commissioners request an agenda item to discuss town manager succession planning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 21, 2009
Marketable value

The Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center is the company's oldest operating store. It will move to a new location in late 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joan Michlin's "Garland" bracelet and necklace is made from blackened silver, gold and pearls.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 22, 2011
Joan Michlin: All that Glitters

Goldsmith Joan Michlin started designing jewelry when she was 16 years old. The artist's latest collection launches next week at the 19th annual American Craft Show Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Violinist James Ehnes was the soloist for Sarasota Orchestra’s “Summer to Winter” Masterworks 3 concert Jan. 4-6. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 7, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra pulls at audiences' heartstrings in Masterworks 3 concert

"Summer to Winter" kicked off 2019 with an unforgettable performance of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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