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Erin Clay, Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library Manager, is excited to see the exhibit finally on display.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 25, 2020
Sarasota North Public Library hosts Smithsonian exhibit

The Voices & Votes: Democracy in America” exhibition is on display through October.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1639 S. Lake Shore Drive has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,290 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.4 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 13, 2012
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $1.4 million

A home in Oyster Bay Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Kenneth Blau and Lori Blau, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1639 S. Lake Shore Drive to Clyde and Kelly Purmort, of Sarasota, for $1.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
BBC Plaza, the ownership group consisting of entrepreneurs Jesse Biter, Eric Baird and David Chessler, have announced a three-phase plan for redeveloping Sarasota Main Plaza.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2015
SURVEY: What should be developed at Hollywood 20?

The Observer is collecting reader submissions for what you want to see at Sarasota Main Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 1798 Lincoln Park Circle has four bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 3,527 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,245,000. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2013
Home on Hudson Bayou sells for $1,245,000

A home in Lincoln Park on Hudson Bayou tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Ralph and Carrie Major, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1798 Lincoln Park Circle to Priscilla Doulton, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1,245,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Photo by Ryan Finzelber
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 23, 2016
Theater review: 'My Barking Dog'

“My Barking Dog” takes a bite out of civilization at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pickleball and tennis are constant sources of enjoyment on the Key.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 5, 2019
Longboat Key pleases pickleball and tennis players with court solutions

The question now is, which comes first: the new pickleball courts, or the replacement tennis courts?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Richard Chen submitted this photo, taken recently on a foggy, wet morning in Village Walk on Palmer Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 07/03/13

Richard Chen submitted this photo, taken recently on a foggy, wet morning in Village Walk on Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kevin Kegler submitted this sunset photo, taken at Casa del Mar on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Weekly Winner: Dynamic Duo

Kevin Kegler submitted this sunset photo, taken at Casa del Mar on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sheriff Tom Knight was first elected in 2008. Photo Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 6, 2019
Knight announces final term as Sarasota sheriff

First elected in 2008, county's 10th chief law-enforcement officer's term expires in January 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Fire Rescue's south station
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 3, 2018
Temporary home needed during firehouse rebuild

Fire station replacement and renovation will begin in early 2019

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sheriff Brad Steube
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 27, 2013
Sheriff asks county for $3 million

After getting $3.2 million from commissioners in September to address salary-compression issues, Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube says he needs more to boost entry-level pay.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
Ocean Properties seeks Key Club referendum

The Delray Beach-based company wants to redevelop, but don't expect a replay of the last Key Club application process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frederick Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken from Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
Weather Photo: STROKES OF GENIUS

Frederick Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken from Spanish Main Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This River Club North home, which has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,818 square feet of living area, sold for $515,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 24, 2012
Home in River Club North sells for $515,000

A home in River Club North tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Carol Carr sold her home at 6107 Glen Abbey Lane to Mahendra and Geeta Ellana, of Bradenton, for $515,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
File photo If the Longboat Key Town Commission approves a continuance request next month, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will stay closed for at least another year or longer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Colony seeks re-opening continuance

The Colony Association will ask the town next month if it can keep the resort closed for at least another year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A variety of yoga classes are offered throughout the week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Fun and healthy

There's always something to do.

  • Health
Ty Bryant is the new girls basketball coach at Booker High. Photo courtesy Phil Helmuth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2020
Booker girls basketball gives longtime youth and AAU coach a chance

Ty Bryant will take over the program in 2020-2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chairwoman Cindy Stuhley, Will Reeve and Jan Miller.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 9, 2018
Tidewell Signature Luncheon features keynote speaker Will Reeve

Tidewell Hospice's Signature Luncheon was held on Feb. 9 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2019
Driver cited for not having a license — for more than a decade

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Floridays Project Manager James Brearley told the Longboat Observer Feb. 11 his company was able to reach an agreement with the gas station, which led to a contract for the bank building on Feb. 10.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Floridays banks on north end

Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co.'s contract to purchase two vacant properties could spur north-end redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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