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Bayfront Park's redesign likely won't include a ball field.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2015
Commission reviews Bayfront Park concept tonight

A new design for a revamped Bayfront Park is on the agenda tonight at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County School Board had approved a contract on the site with Blackrock Development May 6. Blackrock's offer was for $1.65 million, with a $50,000 earnest-money deposit.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2013
Manatee School District property up for sale

The Manatee County School District's Checkers/Owens property is back up for sale, after a sales contract was terminated.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kid Dutch and company lead a raucously fun night of music.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 28, 2025
All that Jazz: NOLA comes to Longboat Key

Kid Dutch and fellow jazz artists brought the smooth sounds of the classic New Orleans music scene to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The World of Chucko photo-bombs Dana Dalpra, Lauren Hersh and Tami and Phillip Lanham.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • December 14, 2025
Sarasota Art Museum steps into Style Moderne for annual Art Bash

The theme of the evening echoed the museum's winter exhibition, which features works from the Art Deco era.

  • Black Tie
Florida Department of Health employee Quiana Tolbert helps 11-year-old Beckett Hill into the Sarasota Aging Sensitivity Suit, alongside Aging System Policy Coordinator Susan Berger.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 2, 2023
Sarasota event on aging shows young attendees a new point of view

Participants at the International Intergenerational Event tried on the Sarasota Aging Sensitivity Suit, which simulates being in your late 70s or early 80s.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Land swap a big deal for Manatee and Sarasota counties

Sarasota gets all of Longboat; Manatee captures Lakewood Ranch Southeast, Polo Club.

  • April Fools
Susan DeVictor brought her East County Observer on her family trip to Coffins Patch Reef in the Florida Keys.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 14, 2018
Observer gains frequent flyer points with readers

From Washington, D.C., to Spain, readers made sure to pack their copies of the Observer wherever they traveled this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
Parallel visions could produce new aquarium

Although both parties say nothing is imminent, County Commissioner Joe Barbetta would like to see a downtown aquarium, and Mote Marine Laboratory would like to grow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra is honor Music Director Anu Tali in what will be her last season with the organization. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 24, 2018
2018-2019 Sarasota arts season marks several music milestones

From anniversaries (like the Sarasota Orchestra's and Perlman Music Program's) to new collaborations, there's plenty to look forward to during the new 2018-2019 Sarasota music season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A group takes advantage of a yoga class at The Market.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • November 23, 2018
Building a community

Letter from the Editor

  • LWR Life
Tara Pavgouzas feels right at home as Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department's new Logistics Officer.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 27, 2023
Longboat Fire Rescue’s new logistics manager to help improve efficiency

Tara Pavgouzas brings almost three decades of experience as a police officer in Philadelphia.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Owen's Fish Camp is now open in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 1, 2023
Owen's Fish Camp opens in Lakewood Ranch

The new location features double the seats and a bigger kitchen.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Just offshore, the shadowy animal in the Gulf of Mexico looks very much like an alligator (Courtesy photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 20, 2020
Gators? In the gulf?

Beachgoer's photos fit perfectly with a wacky 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
LECOM dean earns medical honor

Dr. Robert George, associate dean of academic affairs at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton, was selected as a Great Pioneer in osteopathic medicine by the American Osteopathic Association's Bureau of History and Identity.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2009
ODA announces new board member

The Out-of-Door Academy has named Adam Armbruster to its Board of Trustees.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2010
Buchanan announces jobs plan

Congressman Vern Buchanan announced Monday a new piece of legislation intended to create jobs. The proposal is expected to be introduced formally later this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 19, 2009
Repavement project continues to the south

The repavement project on S.R. 789 continued Monday from Bird Key Drive to Ken Thompson Parkway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
High winds can turn the usually tepid Gulf waters into a dangerous maelstrom. File photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 1, 2012
Off-duty sergeant saves two swimming teens

Sergeant Steve Leavitt, a deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, rescued a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl struggling in the Siesta surf.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
We The Kings will be among the bands performing at Rock Out for a Cause.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 8, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rock Out for a Cause

Bradenton favorites We The Kings will headline this benefit for Taking Back Lives, Manatee Glens, Solve Maternity Homes, Family Network on Disabilities, Honor Animal Rescue and the Food Bank of Manatee tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jose Carreno, auditions, Carreno Dance Festival, Carreño Master Class Series, Sarasota
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
Carreño Dance Festival changes name and announces auditions

Sarasota auditions will be held Feb. 17 for newly named "Carreno Summer Master Class Series."

  • Arts + Culture
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