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A ShredQuick truck shredded paper documents at the town of Longboat Key's community open house in March 2020. Photo: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 24, 2021
Longboat Key plans for document-shredding event

The event is set for 9 a.m. to noon on March 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At-large incumbent Commissioner Phill Younger with his challenger, Gene Jaleski, and District 4 candidates Jack Daly and Larry Grossman. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2015
Candidates sound off at debate

Where do candidates stand on issues?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although Siesta Key Village businesses have expressed a desire to add more parking, residents are concerned about the prospect of adding angled spaces near an entry point for the commercial district.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2020
Siesta Village parking proposal draws concern

Although businesses are interested in adding parking spaces, condo residents are concerned about safety and aesthetics.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Officials monitor the area of June 27 gas line break. Photo courtesy of Tina Adams.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 17, 2019
Gas line breaks plague Longboat Key

Longboat Key leaders say islandwide utilities project will be closely monitored to avoid striking gas, water lines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Winnie Schroeder, Kathryn Winn, Amanda Wilson, Dr. Pam Letts, Gerri O'Brien and Bella Letts get into the Halloween spirit at Centre Shops Family Practice.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Doctor's Office Dress Up

Winnie Schroeder, Kathryn Winn, Amanda Wilson, Dr. Pam Letts, Gerri O'Brien and Bella Letts get into the Halloween spirit at Centre Shops Family Practice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Debbi White, Joshua Devine, Emma Devine , Stevie Romero, Lacey Knispel and Derek Dutcher perform in “The 1940’s Radio Hour” at Players Mainstage. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 15, 2017
Players sets the dial for nostalgia in Walton Jones’ 'The 1940s Radio Hour'

The Players Centre for Performing Arts holiday show utilizes the strength of its musicians to offer a slice of 1942.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
“The Pit and The Passion: Murder at the Ghost Hotel follows a reporter and author as they try uncover the truth about a skeleton found in a deserted hotel.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 24, 2018
Spanish Main author keeps her readers guessing in 11th book

“The Pit and The Passion: Murder at the Ghost Hotel,” debuted on Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robert Johnson, the Manatee County School District’s director of planning and performance management, talks to a group Nov. 19 about the process of setting long-term goals.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Public helps set school district budget priorities

In a move to regain trust, the Manatee County School District asked the public to take surveys at schools this month. The results will guide the district's goals for the next five years.

  • East County
  • News
Freshman forward Drew Miller controls the ball for Cardinal Mooney against Booker High. Miller would score a goal in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2018
Claw marks: Cougars boys soccer tears through opening stretch of season

The Cardinal Mooney High Cougars boys soccer team is tearing through the opening stretch of the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Gator Club is rallying support in an effort to convince city officials to allow outdoor seating to spill into the seat on weekends. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • July 1, 2021
Downtown Sarasota street closure plans remain in flux

The Gator Club is leading a push to reinstate expanded outdoor seating on Lemon Avenue, while downtown leaders consider options for weekend pedestrian-only events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota Contemporary Glass Weekend kicks off

The third annual Sarasota Contemporary Glass Weekend highlights an art form unlike any other.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
Our view

Candidate with a vision - imagine that for Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Randy Bezet
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Now open

The Rev. Randy Bezet, Bayside Community Church's senior pastor, welcomed members to the church's expanded East Bradenton campus during special grand opening services Jan. 10 and Jan. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Renovations are underway for Michael’s On the Bay event venue within Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Michael’s On East expands in Selby Gardens

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Since Longboat Key did not spend more than $750,000 of federal expenditures or state financial assistance, it is not required to undergo a federal or state audit.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 15, 2021
Third party completes audit of Longboat Key

Mauldin & Jenkins conducted the audit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sambucus Solar Center will use tracker panels like these at the FPL Echo River Solar Energy Center in Wellborn, Florida.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 4, 2022
Florida Power & Light seeks fifth solar energy center in Myakka

With 200,000 solar panels , the facility would power 15,000 homes annually in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Jayven Millien is one of many athletic players on Riverview's roster.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2021
The playoffs are here

A rundown of the boys basketball postseason outlooks of local programs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 21, 2018
Rhythm of the Ringling kicks off arts season and museum's performance series

Ringling patrons got the first look at what to expect from the museum’s performance series Oct. 20.

  • Black Tie
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IceHouse: Reimagining Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

PHOTO GALLERY: IceHouse: Reimagining Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

  • Arts + Culture
Thousands of customers are still without power in Sarasota County, but ten "comfort stations" have opened for residents to soak up some air conditioning.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 14, 2017
County opens 'comfort stations' for residents without power

Residents can charge their phones, get water and enjoy the air conditioning while they wait for their power to come back on.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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