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Police respond to marina where boat owner was stowing away contractors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 10, 2026
Police respond to marina where boat owner was stowing away contractors

The owner of a boat slip hid painters on his boat to evade marina staff trying to enforce a no painting rule. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Contractor Jon F. Swift of Sarasota is working on an Old Florida design for the Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2023
Bobby Jones clubhouse may cost up to $9 million

City commissioners abandon the plan for a "bare-bones" $2.5 million facility in favor of a broader community asset and revenue generator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Henry Fioriglio (53) should have a big senior season for Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2023
Riverview football wants better early results in 2023

The Rams have questions to answer, but plenty of choices, especially at quarterback.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A reenactment from "Alabama Snake." Photo source: HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 11, 2020
Binge Blog: What if I told you I don't even know the truth?

"Alabama Snake" is this week's selection.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Susan Sarandon,  Cher and Michelle Pfeiffer in "The Witches of Eastwick." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2020
Cringe Blog: Have another cherry

"Spontaneous" and "The Witches of Eastwick" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Commissioner George Kruse says moving forward with a countywide trail system is a top priority. The only trails in the county not contained within a preserve are in Lakewood Ranch, such as those found at James L. Patton Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 4, 2021
Infrastructure, parks top list of priorities for Manatee County commissioners

Back in session with a busy period just starting, Manatee County commissioners explain their top priorities as budget season heats up.

  • East County
  • News
Grand Bay is one of Bay Isles Association's 19 communities on Longboat Key.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 10, 2022
Grand Bay condo sells for $3.25 million

A Grand Bay condo tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Kasim Sulton performs in front of a huge crowd at Thunder by the Bay in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2017
New cycle begins for Thunder by the Bay

Event may have found permanent home in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Country Club is maintained by CDDs 2, 5, and 6.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 4, 2023
Water system transfer tops Lakewood Ranch Country Club 2023 priorities

Landscaping improvements and hurricane reimbursements also rank high on a list of the CDDs' priorities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 4, 2012
Advocates suggest alternative measures in addressing homelessness

Advocates suggest alternative measures in addressing homelessness

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 28, 2018
The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota schools want to stay on top, and Manatee schools want to be as good as Sarasota’s schools. You get what you pay for.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Longboaters reminisce on holiday memories and mishaps

From cats knocking over the Christmas tree to lighting Hanukkah candles with grandchildren, the holidays are a time for memories, good or bad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Gurl and Katherine Alexandra bring their two very different but very seasoned piano experience to the show "Four Hands...One Piano" at the Manatee Performing Arts Center
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 23, 2015
Four Hands, One Piano and Two Minds

Brian Gurl and Katherine Alexandra bring their two different piano backgrounds to their show "Four Hands...One Piano."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 2, 2015
Refugee Rule of One

Before you become part of the chorus of altruists chastising Florida Gov. Rick Scott for wanting a pause on Syrian refugees, you should apply Arthur Laffer’s Rule of One.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Our View

Time to hit ULI reset button

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Benderson Development has been growing the tenant base in the UTC area for at least the past decade.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2025
Check out what's coming soon to UTC

From Tesla to Trader Joe's, the University Town Center districts that straddle Manatee and Sarasota counties just outside Lakewood Ranch have redefined the region's retail scene.

  • East County
  • Business
In a world of red lipsticks, artist Miriam Cassell chose blue.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 27, 2024
Lido Shores activist has created art with purpose all her life

Artist Miriam Cassell doesn’t just dare to be different. She knows no other way.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Morgan Gabrielson fills a stadium with snacks for every Kansas City Chiefs game.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2024
East Bradenton residents gear up for Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl festivities bring families together for good food and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark Carroll of Renzo Piano Building Workshop is the partner-in-charge of the design of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 25, 2024
Meet the team behind the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center

Renzo Piano Building Workshop architect Mark Carroll describes the firm's "light touch" philosophy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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