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Superstar aerialist Nik Wallenda greets the crowd at Wonderland Circus: Illuminate, which runs through Jan. 5 at the Big Top near UTC Mall.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 18, 2024
Wallenda's Wonderland comes back stronger in its second year

Sarasota circus superstar Nik Wallenda wows hometown audiences under the Big Top at University Town Center.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 5, 2021
Kathryn Wendt Hannon

Kathy was born on July 16, 1944 in Pittsburg, Kansas and died in her home Sept. 11, 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 16, 2022
Who are the real fascists?

Biden's tactics of vilifying Republicans has a sickening similarity to a German maniac in 1933.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2010
Our view: Forward Vision

Our view: Forward Vision

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2011
Our View

Quicker way to redevelop

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David and Jeff Koffman at their day job as owners of Design Works in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2024
Potential City Island investors want to leave a legacy

The many endeavors of entrepreneurs Jeffrey and David Koffman, who say capitalism begets altruism, include a plan to grow City Island's status as an attraction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Island Chapel, at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, could lend some of its space to serve as a community center for north-end residents.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 21, 2026
Church may offer space for north-end Longboat community center

“The stars have aligned” as the newest potential space for a north-end community center has been identified.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Our View: The anti-American president

He just leaves you breathless, dumbfounded ... enraged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rossini's humorous opera, “The Barber of Seville," runs from Feb. 22 until March 29 at the Sarasota Opera's 2025 Winter Opera Festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Artist Alissa Silvers created the poster to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 18, 2026
Arts Center Sarasota turns 100 and brings back its Beaux Arts Ball to celebrate

The gallery and education center has served as a magnet for artists of all ages and abilities for a century.

  • Arts + Culture
Finishing touches are being put on the town's Karon Family Pavilion.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 12, 2023
Longboat Key town center stage gets finishing touches

The stage is expected to be fully complete within the next two months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key is due to receive $3 million in COVID-19 federal relief funding. Town Manager Tom Harmer said the timing is good as the town begins the budgeting process for fiscal year 2022.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 29, 2021
Longboat Key due to receive $3 million in COVID-19 federal relief

Town Manager Tom Harmer said he anticipates Longboat Key will receive of half the federal funding in 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Our View: Pension pit grows deeper

Our View: Pension pit grows deeper

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • July 19, 2012
Venice Theatre posts call to actors for Rocky Horror fall run

Venice Theatre posts call to actors for Rocky Horror fall run

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Waves crashed against the North Shore Road sea wall Tuesday, Aug 28.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Hurricane Isaac blows past Key

Before Hurricane Isaac's shift in course to the west, high winds and rain were predicted to threaten the island early this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bruce Lesser. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • February 8, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Learning the ropes - and fast; King of coats; Betty, Betty, Betty!; Superbowl Party XVIII

  • Arts + Culture
The ruling means that IPOC and the condominium associations will present their challenge in a Nov. 16 hearing.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
FULL STORY: Key Club motion denied; writ challenge moves forward

Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge Charles Roberts has denied a request from the Longboat Key Club and Resort to dismiss a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the Islandside Property Owners Coalition (IPOC) and L'Ambiance and Sanctuary associations against the Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile estimate that their latest plan took more than 1,000 man hours to compile.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 3, 2011
Plan seeks to open lines of communication

Cell-phone tower plan calls for a 150-foot stealth cellular tower on the 4.5-acre Longboat Island Chapel property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • April 6, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Indian Beach

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Indian Beach

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The scam website was located at www.manatee-sheriff.org. The actual Manatee County Sheriff's Office website can be found at https://manateesheriff.com.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 30, 2020
Fake Manatee County Sheriff's Office website raises red flag on scams

The website was pulled down within a week, but Manatee County Sheriff's Office is still raising awareness about this scam and others.

  • East County
  • News
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