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Friendship Centers Gala co-chairs Dawn and Mike Bear. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Friendship goes global; Love is in the air...; Big success under the big top; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is receiving some landscape upgrades this week at its entrance as part of a town mandate.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2013
Colony submits settlement update

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association has submitted a $50,000 cash bond to the town of Longboat Key as it works through settlement negotiations for three acres of property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Mayor Joan Webster will not seek another two-year term this March.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 8, 2010
Webster not running for commissioner

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger still has no official challengers for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
USF Sarasota-Manatee instructor Garry Colpitts demonstrates a cooking technique before assigning the students soups to prepare.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 5, 2014
New facility cooks up culinary lessons

A Culinary Innovation Lab serves as the new hub for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee's hospitality students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • September 22, 2014
Day Trippin' — Tree paradise, north Longboat Key

Day Trippin' — Tree paradise, north Longboat Key

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dick Vitale urges fans to donate money toward cancer research at 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2018
2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for cancer research

The 2018 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic will again raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 24, 2018
Temple Sinai thanks volunteers

Temple Sinai members tipped their hats off to volunteers at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom on March 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 6

Christine Potthast photographed this sunset while kicking off Fourth of July weekend at Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Hill is interested in serving on the county level to represent Lakewood Ranch on growth matters coming before the Manatee County Planning Commission. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2014
Hill sees planning vacancies as opportunity

Jim Hill believes vacancies on a planning board should be an eye opener for residents to help manage growth in the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
C1 Bank proposes developing 24 homes on the site of Faith Christian Church. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 14, 2014
Community joins forces to block subdivision

After two years of non-use, C1 Bank plans to build 24 homes on 25 acres on Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
Executive Director of Sarasota Bay Watch Andy Mele stands near the bay he hopes to protect in the coming years.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Sarasota Bay Watch welcomes its new executive director

In December, Andy Mele became the executive director of Sarasota Bay Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The sculpture is located near CVS.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2013
Publix brings aesthetic addition

The supermarket chain donated the sculpture, which artist Danielle Glaysher created.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Town Manager Dave Bullock won't divulge how long he wants to be the town's manager.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2015
Succession plan: Life after Bullock

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock began his career with the town four years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kurt Schultheis Sleepy Lagoon residents survey the area Jan. 17, after feeling the storms early that morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Tornado spares 'Lucky Longboat'

Tornadoes swept through Sarasota and Manatee counties, leaving Longboat on high alert but without major damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“Roe” runs through April 15 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • March 22, 2018
'Roe' star Terri Weagant gets the conversation started

Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Roe" is sparking a multifaceted discussion.

  • Arts + Culture
"Go Bongo" features the familiar Schnauzer and Blanco's colorful and stylized design.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 19, 2015
Jorge Blanco's "Go Bongo" installed in Norfolk, VA

The colorful work is featured in the revitalized neighborhood of Ghent Station.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Dezzi and Dee and Tom Harmer, incoming Longboat Key town manager.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 10, 2017
Country Club Shores toasts to the season

Residents of the five associations gathered Dec. 10 for their annual holiday party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I love this place," Lera Auerbach says of The Hermitage. "I think it's one of the jewels of not just Florida, but it is an incredibly important residency in the U.S."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

  • Arts + Culture
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