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The Triton Bend property represents a rarity on Longboat Key because it is a developable tract of vacant land. Construction recently began on two of 13 planned homes. File Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Real estate: Lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle

Longboat Key has always had location working in its favor. But can it stay competitive in lifestyle offerings?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tori Bates
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 4, 2016
Becoming Josephine

As the young Josephine Baker, Tori Bates bridges the gap between past and present in 'Josephine.'

  • Arts + Culture
Kate Honea and Ricardo Graziano in Ashton's "Birthday Offering" in 2013. Photo courtesy of Frank Atura.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 9, 2014
The Principal Guide to Ashton

Sarasota Ballet dancers weigh in on their favorite pieces to see in the upcoming Ashton Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie Crist hugs Mark Wandall's mother, Gwen, while Melissa Wandall speaks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Gov. Crist signs bill

Gov. Charlie Crist signed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Lakewood Ranch branch. The bill is named after an East County man who was killed in 2003 by a red-light runner.

  • East County
  • News
North end residents say excessive alcohol consumption and littering are growing problems on Greer Island. (Photo provided by Maureen Merrigan)
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 2, 2017
Memorial Day brings influx of police activity to Longboat north end

Longboat police issued 51 parking tickets and made 11 alcohol-related arrests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 12, 2013
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota staff recommends homeless solution; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve; Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks; 'American Ninja Warrior' performs parkour at SRQ

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guests enjoy an evening by the pool at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 6, 2016
Despite early Easter, tourism remains golden egg

Despite an early Easter, expect the beginning of April to remain as busy as March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tonight — one day before the state deadline for school districts to adopt budgets —  the 5:45 p.m. public hearing will be the last time the public can speak on the budget.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 17, 2013
School board votes to adopt budget tonight

More than a week after postponing it, the Manatee County School Board will vote to adopt its 2013-14 fiscal year budget in a final public hearing tonight.

  • East County
  • News
David Persson: Longboat Key town attorney for 22 years
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2012
Our View: All 22 years are what count

Give Longboat Key Town Attorney David Persson credit. He submitted and announced his resignation Monday honorably, with dignity and integrity and as a gentleman. Frankly, we would not have expected otherwise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 16, 2015
And the survey says ...

Manatee County School Board members got a mixed review of the district from two surveys in August.

  • East County
  • News
"Growing up in the circus and traveling across America was very exciting, very interesting and informative," Gena Shvartsman Cristiani says. "It was also very normal to just get up and leave all the time."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 31, 2013
Video Year in Review: October 2013, In the Center Ring Crafty Genes: Pallet Bed Frame

Gena Shvartsman Cristiani grew up in a juggling family as a prodigy juggling performer who continually traveled the nation. Just recently, she started calling Sarasota home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Music of the Night" runs through Aug. 19 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 8, 2018
The Swingaroos give their regards to Broadway at Florida Studio Theatre

"The Music of the Night" showcases tight arrangements by The Swingaroos that come off like a well-oiled machine at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A mother bobcat walks with one of her offspring in the backyard of River Place’s Denny Yoder.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 13, 2016
Bobcats get up close and personal in East County

Sightings could become more common as humans encroach on their habitats.

  • East County
  • News
Eri Vincent, right, who owns her own makeup art business,  demonstrates a natural blush look. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 10, 2017
Natural Beauty: How to create the fresh-face look that's perfect for the heat

Three local makeup artists gave us their best tips and tricks for an easy, barely-there makeup look.

  • Black Tie
Photo by Heli Sorjonen
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2016
Music review: 'The Pianist' at RIAF

Thomas Monckton’s “The Pianist” strikes a comic note at RIAF.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 7, 2010
A Q&A with Jose Manuel Carreo

Ballet dancer Jose Manuel Carreño talks about his friendship with retired Sarasota Ballet Director Robert de Warren, the value of stage training and the launch of his new Sarasota dance festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Report reveals Colony renovation options

A project feasibility report performed by Karins Engineering Group Inc. states Colony unit owners could occupy the units again if they agree to pay $600,500.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Uriel Quiles |
  • January 11, 2012
Sarasota Half Marathon

Sarasota Half Marathon

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Commissioners Lynn Larson and Irwin Pastor, Vice Mayor Jack Duncan, Commissioner Phill Younger, Mayor Jim Brown and commissioners Terry Gans and Pat Zunz. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2014
Commission seeks to seat new members

Who will be the next Longboat Key Town commissioners? The first candidates emerge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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