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Dr. Giacomo "Jack" Guggino, lights up a Churchill style cigar at the location of his new cigar bar on Whitney Beach Plaza. He says even though it's a bit ironic, cigars are what paid his way through medical school. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 8, 2014
Business lights up on the Key

Giacomo's Cigar Bar, J.McLaughlin and Amore by Andrea are coming to the island this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort’s clubhouse remained closed Tuesday afternoon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2014
Lightning strike causes Cedars fire

A fire occurred this morning in an air-conditioning unit of the Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2010
Beach Conditions Report updated to include oil spill information

The report is updated at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 7, 2013
4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

  • Arts + Culture
Floridays aims to place a hotel on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 20, 2016
Longboat Key redevelopment projects face long road ahead

Town staff aim to clarify land use policies as development proposals trickle in.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zoe Speas, Brandyn Day, and Dan Faber perform in “Mack The Knife: The Bobby Darin Songbook.” Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 17, 2017
The Short, Happy Life of Bobby Darin

Florida Studio Theatre cabaret revue revisits the legacy of Bobby Darin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 26, 2015
LISTEN: Wild Root

LISTEN: Wild Root

  • Arts + Culture
After six months of management, Scott and Beverly Woolridge have faced challenges but are determined to restore the club's reputation.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2013
Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

Scott and Beverly Woolridge are fighting to revive the historic bar and establish it as the area's premier music venue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harvey Vengroff
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2018
In Memoriam 2018

Longboat Key said goodbye to many of its beloved residents this summer. In the following pages, we honor them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ashley Dooley hosted a cookie exchange for her closest friends on Dec. 15 at her home. Courtesy photo
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 12.21.17

From sweet celebrations to an unforgettable gala performance, here's what happened on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Photos by Jen Blanco Seven-year-old Ian Keck couldn’t wait to jump into the pool and practice his strokes.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2014
Splish Splash

The School of Fish recently launched a preparatory, competitive team swimming program for 5- and 6-year-olds.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2009
Regular Workshop Wrap-up

Find out what the Longboat Key Town Commission was told, adopted and forwarded at its Thursday, July 18 special meeting and regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 18, 2012
The food truck concept comes and goes and grills

The food truck concept comes and goes and grills

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Every table at the Sarasota Orchestra's Side By Side Brunch was adorned with an elegant orchid centerpiece. Each orchid was then donated to local extended-care facilities. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.17.16

From ribbon cuttings to record label signings, it was quite a week...

  • Black Tie
 Players Theatre  Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel prepare to bid the Players Theatre downtown location a bittersweet farewell. Photo by Marty Fugate.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 18, 2016
If These Walls Could Talk: Players leadership reflects on theater history

In May, The Players Theatre announced its plans to relocate from downtown Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch. Backstage at its current location, the walls chronicle its rich history of community theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 14, 2014
Business owners threatened with loss of patronage over campaign sign

A Siesta Key business was threatened with losing customers because of campaign signs for Lourdes Ramirez.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The city removed benches from Five Points Park in 2011, a move intended to curtail problems associated with gatherings of homeless individuals in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2015
City Commission OKs effort to activate Five Points Park

In addition to bringing back some form of seating to Five Points, city staff will experiment with other opportunities to increase activity at the downtown park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Quillan Toler recorded seven kills, a block and an ace.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Lady Mustangs continue historic season

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won its first-ever regional tournament match, defeating Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 23, 2011
Panhandling outlawed near parking meters

Following reports of people being asked for money while using the downtown meters, the city quickly outlaws the practice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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