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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 11, 2012
Loretta Swit shares her secrets to staying young

The 'M*A*S*H' star can be seen currently through Sunday in 'Love, Loss and What I Wore' at the Asolo Rep Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Chairman and Chairwoman Bill and Tavia Ames
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 3, 2016
The Florida Center transports Sarasotans to a winter wonderland

The 29th-Annual Festival of Trees lived up to its “Winter Woods” theme.

  • Black Tie
Klauber files compromise plan
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 1, 2013
May 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Klauber files compromise plan; Nature Park to open soon; Season's first turtle nest found on Longboat; The thrill of the grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 06.30.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Nearly 200 sailors competed in Sailfest on April 6 and 7.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 7, 2019
Junior Olympic event sails into Sarasota

Over the weekend, 190 sailors competed in the 32nd annual Sailfest hosted by Sarasota Youth Sailing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Construction hasn’t begun yet, but Greg Kveton still intends to turn the DeMarcay Hotel into an 18-story condo building.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
DeMarcay builder seeks change of plans

Five months after construction was supposed to begin, the developer of the DeMarcay on Palm is asking the city for an adjustment to its site plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jenifer C. Back DMD |
  • January 8, 2020
The Truth about Veneers and Smile Makeovers

The Truth about Veneers and Smile Makeovers

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Community Calendar

If your organization would like to have meetings or events publicized, mail or fax the information at least one week in advance to The Longboat Observer, Box 8100, Longboat Key 34228; fax: 383-7193 or e-mail: [email protected]. All announcements must be typed, include hour and date of meeting, complete address of meeting place and a telephone reference number. To ensure accuracy, no telephone calls. Deadline is the previous Tuesday, 5 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Women's Sports Museum, the mock-up form of which is seen here,  is accepting applications for its Outstanding Female Athlete scholarships through Sept. 14. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2018
Women's Sports Museum accepting applications for Outstanding Female Athlete scholarships

The museum is accepting applications through Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 20, 2016
Siesta Key Public Beach grand opening ceremony

The two year project wrapped officially on Feb. 20 and opened to the public.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Willowbrook developer files suit against subcontractors
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 29, 2013
April 29: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Willowbrook developer KB Homes files suit against subcontractors; Cortez Bridge meeting takes place tomorrow; Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • March 14, 2019
Kudos to Sarasota County for criminal justice innovations

Strategies to hold the line on jail population are working.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat leaders support more pickleball courts

The town commission agreed last week with the town staff's recommendation to add more public pickleball courts to the island

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill Wise
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota's Bill Wise dies at 92

'That love at first sight thing — that’s what it was,' his wife says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 14, 2011
City eyes job and service cuts

Thirteen positions are targeted for elimination, and city residents may see reductions in a host of services they once took for granted, as City Hall seeks to trim millions from its 2012 budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill and Judy Carman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2011
Business Observer

RVA named manager of Beach Castle Resort; Carman's Shoes closes after 45 years on the Circle; PFG Asset Management Group to open Key office

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 10, 2019
Friends of the Selby Public Library host annual fundraiser

The 2019 Crystal Ball, which was open to the public, raised money for the library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 19, 2020
Taste of St. Armands showcases the area's culinary talents

The food festival offered light bites, drinks and raffle prizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Power & Light Co. crew members work to repair a power line in the 6700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Monday in an area that Commissioner Pat Zunz says has frequent power outages that aren’t documented. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2015
Commission seeks island-wide neighborhood fair funding plan

A plan to bury Longboat Key power lines and utility poles in neighborhoods and side streets will be decided by the voters March 15. A decision on how to fund it still needs finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 10, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble on Broadway

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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