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Televised Longboat Key Town Commission meetings will be eliminated if the commission decides not to continue filming the meetings at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2011
Town Hall may eliminate televised meetings

A studio production company is offering to provide more services if the town agrees to keep its $17,000 annual contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • June 4, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

  • Arts + Culture
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she enjoys meeting with area residents to address community issues.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2014
Baugh hosts public forum

Baugh spoke to about 50 people May 21, during a town hall-style forum at the Esplanade community clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 16, 2014
Real estate: Top local Realtors listed by sales volume

The Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service reveals the top 25 ranked Realtors in both counties in 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
O's shortstop Manny Machado plays catch with Jonathan Schoop pregame.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2018
Orioles baseball returns to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
Siesta drummers sound off on Circle

Shane Denizard has gotten used to people gawking at him when he tells them his age.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Bowden to speak at annual Gulf Coast FCA banquet

Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden will be the featured guest speaker at the Gulf Coast Florida Fellowship of Christian Athletes Annual Spring Banquet April 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2010
Clayton family remembers son

Kyle Clayton, son of Rosedale Golf & Country Club PGA Professional Mike Clayton, died May 16. He was 28 years old.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of constructing a pedestrian crosswalk across connecting First Street to Ritz-Carlton Boulevard in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2018
Residents, officials monitor bayfront traffic

Longboat Key residents are hopeful changes along U.S. 41 will reduce seasonal congestion, but a new crosswalk may complicate matters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Baril and Danni Bleil produce personal pizzas packed with fresh ingredients around Sarasota. Photos by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 15, 2015
Power of Pizza

Polpo Pizza Co. brings a new spin to the art of pizza making in Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
JB and Kelly Baldwin with the birthday girl, Anna Grace — Photo courtesy of Kelly Baldwin
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 8, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.09.17

From generous newlyweds to Superbowl-themed birthday bashes, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Sophia Falco, Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2017
Ten East County athletes to watch in 2017

These stars will command special attention for the next 12 months.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 3, 2012
Colony granted one-year extension

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association did not receive the longer extension its attorney wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"When I married my husband, he said I would never have to work again," she says. "In fact, he didn’t even want me to work."
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2012
Neighbors: Mary Ann Pelley

Breakfast hostess Mary Ann Pelley brings service and smiles to those who dine at Clayton's.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Participants in a 52-Week Photography Challenge, both local and from abroad, met face to face Monday in Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Photography enthusiasts converge for face time

Participants of the 52-Week Photography Challenge meet to discuss their work.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Turtle nest scheduled for excavation

A turtle nest has hatched on Longboat Key and will be excavated at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at 6547 Gulfside Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Whatmough
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Whatmough turns in keys to his Longboat home

Former Mayor Jeremy Whatmough sold his Key home and is now officially a full-time Sarasota Polo Club resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 55 tons of dead fish have already been removed from island canals and shoreline during the seven weeks of the latest red tide outbreak, which has ebbed but never completely released its grip on the island.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 7, 2016
Red tide continues to aggravate Longboat Key residents, workers

More than 55 tons of dead fish have already been removed from island canals and shoreline during the seven weeks of the latest outbreak, which has ebbed but never completely released its grip on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Every morning and evening, operations officers such as Mike Schukraf inspect the airfield for debris and potholes and ensure the lighting and signage are functioning properly. The airport recently installed LED lights.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2011
An insider view of the airport

We spent the afternoon at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Its operations supervisor and operations officer shared what goes on behind the scenes at the busy airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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