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Bettina Sego was born in Germany and has studied in three countries. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 4, 2019
Florida Artist Group's 'The Beauty of Small' proves bigger isn't always better

FLAG's annual exhibit showcases smaller, thoughtful works by local creators.

  • Arts + Culture
John Clarke enjoys Longboat Key's beach at age 12 during a 1978 family vacation at the old Holiday Inn. Courtesy photos
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2014
Travel terror

John Clarke was visiting the Longboat Key Holiday Inn in 1978, when one of the Key's most notorious crimes unfolded.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Angie Stringer sits with a group of kindergarten and first-grade girls at a summer program. The girls had a fairy tale day and dressed up like princesses.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 29, 2015
Conversation with Angie Stringer

The new executive director of Girls Inc. isn't new to the organization.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 6, 2018
Pique Nique returns with Florida Winefest & Auction

Pique Nique Sur la Baie was held April 6 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Bayfront.

  • Black Tie
Sophia Falco and John Rivera, Lakewood Ranch'   s track and field stars, have been dating for just over a year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch state track champions develop pure gold relationship

They won a combined four golds, two silver and a bronze at the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Longboat seeks a share of Sarasota county's oil spill restitution

Those funds could come from the county as part of the federal RESTORE act, enacted after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Mark Gordon |
  • April 26, 2012
Palm Avenue site has new plan

A new partnership between two local entrepreneurs creates optimism around a downtown property. A new restaurant could be open by late fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Meet McNeal's best bookworm

Since moving to the United States from Germany two years ago, 10-year-old Julian Deusch has become one of the school's best readers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jim, Drew, Brooklyn and Alissa Putnam were blessed by a Charleston, S.C., Target employee's kindness in 2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
East County residents share their holiday mishaps and memories

The Christmas holidays are filled with memories — good and quirky. Here are a few of both.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ashley Kozel and Donna Koffman shine at the Asolo Rep’s ‘Cabaret at the Tropicana’ Gala After Party at Louies Modern on March 5, 2016. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 16, 2016
Fa La La Fashion: Sarasota's most stylish scenesters give festive fashion advice

‘Tis the season for festive fashion — but nothing that blinks, please.

  • Black Tie
Gus and Betty Andreone celebrate Betty'    s 100th birthday in a ceremony at Palm Aire Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 1, 2017
Palm Aire holds 100th birthday celebration for Betty Andreone

The Sarasota couple of Betty, 100, and Gus Andreone, the oldest PGA Professional at 105, have a combined 205 years of experience.

  • East County
  • News
John Horne and Chuck Slater look at promotional material created to promote the school district's portion of the half-cent sales tax.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2016
Promoting the half and half

Political Action Group forms for Manatee County sales tax issue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation is about halfway through its project to reconfigure the interchange of Interstate 75 and University Parkway. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2016
FDOT announces University Parkway/I-75 detour

A section of the roadway will be closed overnight part of next week.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 14, 2015
Starlite Players shines spotlight on local playwrights

Starlite Players shines spotlight on local playwrights

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Siena Kelley

Braden River High sophomore Siena Kelley finished with 14 kills, 10 digs and four aces in two games to help lead the Lady Pirates to a 3-0 victory over Palmetto Oct. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
This image shows the projects, which are located east of Lorraine Road and north of State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Major Lakewood Ranch projects advance

Planning commission recommends approval of two projects that will build more than 3,000 homes east of Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • August 31, 2012
Earth Origins: A neighborhood store

Earth Origins: A neighborhood store

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
Colony dispute escalates

The Colony wants to bring in Days Inn founder William M. Hitson. The association board wants liquidation. And the Colony's lender warns of chaos and 'a disaster.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police issued an arrest warrant for a Beachplace woman's son-in-law after she reported $20,000 in missing jewelry and other items.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Police charge woman’s son-in-law for jewelry theft

A Longboat Key woman reported more than $20,000 worth of valuables missing from her Beachplace unit in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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