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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2010
Golf agreement in the works

A golf agreement that allows guests of a new Longboat Key Club hotel to make reservations to use the golf course one day in advance will be discussed Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarabeth Kalajian is stepping down from her role as director of Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources after 35 years.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 12, 2019
Ready for the next chapter: Sarabeth Kalajian reflects on career with Sarasota County libraries

Kalajian's career spans 35 years, though it began with a chance encounter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Starbenders is a androgynous rock-pop group hailing from Atlanta. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 6, 2018
Harvey Milk Festival schedule features diverse music, theater and visual art

The relocated three-day festival celebrates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 29, 2009
Man on the street: Snowbird survey

We asked residents returning to Longboat Key what they looked forward to the most.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 1, 2020
Longboat condo installs Mini Reefs underneath docks

The idea behind the Mini Reef is to improve the ecosystem for marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mold covered furniture, clothing, walls and cabinets in the Dominics’ unit.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2015
Lennar owners continue their fight in mold case

Two couples picketed Saturday at the entrance of River Strand to raise awareness about problems in their condos.

  • East County
  • News
The Rotary Club of Longboat Key collected wrapped gifts for the Knights of Columbus.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
The Nice List: Longboaters spread good cheer and deeds

There's no need for Santa to check his list twice. These Longboaters are going straight to the top of the nice list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardel Homes, a new builder to Manatee County, introduced the Gulfstream model at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2011
Sneak Peek

The Home Builders Association's annual Parade of Homes runs Feb. 19 to March 6. More than 30 models in the East County are featured this year.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
Pirates, Mustangs wrap up summer seasons

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams each played about 25 games during their summer baseball season, which began the first week of June.

  • East County
  • Sports
The county is competing with Boca Raton to woo the digital marketing firm.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 10, 2017
County pays up to lure marketing firm

The county approved a $144,000 incentive package to attract a digital marketing company that’s committed to hiring 72 full-time employees within five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Savannah Hoffman and Ryelynn Brunner. Andrew Atkins
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 1, 2019
Students run Braden River Elementary for a day

Lakewood Ranch resident lands dream job, television debut.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
INDIGENOUSWEB
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 13, 2015
Indigenous: Ingenious cuisine

Indigenous: Ingenious cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sharon and Pete Meyer enjoy snacks with friends.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Brides Against Breast Cancer's Run and Renew 5K

Women walked together during the Brides Against Breast Cancer's 5K Feb. 15, before the group participated in ceremonies to renew their vows, offered on site at the Center for Building Hope.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Medical Director Dr. Steve Newman held a training class Monday, May 2.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2011
Firefighters hold EKG training

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department's medical director discussed the latest in EKG training last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cindy Leder submitted this sunset photo taken from Beachplace on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 28

Cindy Leder submitted this sunset photo taken from Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 2, 2016
Film review: 'The Finest Hours'

A true story honoring the brave

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Katie Cunningham and Erik Meixelsperger. Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 14, 2017
Theater review: 'Double Indemnity'

Dog Days production of “Double Indemnity” investigates murder and morality in faithful adaptation of James M. Cain’s classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jason Fineberg carries the ball during a game against Booker before an ankle injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2015
Bouncing Back

The Out-of-Door Academy junior running back Jason Fineberg hasn’t played a full season of football since the eighth grade.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carol Siegler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2016
Open letter: Don't forget horrors of Castro regime

Americans, as well as Cubans, have suffered in the decades following the Cuban revolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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