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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 1, 2021
Asolo Repertory Theatre takes guests to the Sock Hop at Nathan Benderson Park

The Sock Hop at the Drive In annual gala was held on May 1.

  • Black Tie
Work is expected to begin June 10.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 30, 2019
Information session planned for Longboat Pass bridge project

FDOT representatives will be on hand to answer questions at June 4 event at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longtime Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteer Cyndi Seamon believes stricter regulations are needed to protect turtles.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 30, 2016
Turtle power

Commissioners want to learn more before they weigh stricter turtle regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 10, 2009
St. Mary's daily Masses move to activity center

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church is currently undergoing minor renovations, but the updates aren't making a dent in the church's Mass schedule.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Hairspray" runs through Feb. 3. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 18, 2019
The beat goes on and the underdogs win in The Players Centre’s 'Hairspray'

This high-energy production of one of America's most beloved musicals is a fun nod to pre-Beatles American rock ‘n’ roll.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Shots were fired outside of the Main Plaza parking lot around 2:30 a.m. Friday, the Sarasota Police Department said.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 4, 2017
Sarasota police seek information after downtown shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to identify two people they believe were present when shots were fired near east Main Street on Friday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
While Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools run over capacity, the Manatee County School Board considers building a new high school in Parrish.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Proposed East County high school may slip away

School board members also consider Parrish for site of new high school slated for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 2

Niki Muller captured this view of Sister Keys from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matthew and Gina Messenger celebrate after Gina retained her District 1 seat on the School District of Manatee County board.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 18, 2020
Voting totals final for key Lakewood Ranch area and East County races

The final results

  • East County
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • May 28, 2020
Brianna Hair

Some are dreamers.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2012
Kiwanians plan ahead for Gourmet Lawn Party

The Kiwanis Club is already cooking up plans for November's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dr. Peter A. Wish |
  • March 8, 2012
My View: People behaving badly

My wife and I moved to Sarasota almost 20 years ago. We chose this community because it was beautiful, arts-oriented, small, peaceful and civilized.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Hall staff is hoping a draft ordinance will steer applicants looking to improve cellular service on the Key toward alternative technologies.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2014
Legal opinion: P&Z should review ordinance

Town staff's latest draft of a controversial telecommunications ordinance doesn't include a category for cellular towers at all.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key Association members fill their plates with breakfast favorites at the annual meeting.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 7, 2015
Siesta Key Association members meet for annual breakfast

Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio and Administrator Tom Harmer spoke to about 130 SKA members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 5, 2009
Deal Us In: Crocodile Coup

In this hand, West and his partner were playing a one-club opening bid that was strong, therefore, West opened with a one-diamond bid.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jesse Biter and Eric Baird pose in front of the Hollywood 20 complex. They are part of a group of investors that purchased the property on Nov. 12 for $18.1 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Developer purchases Hollywood 20 complex, Siesta Key man arrested for drug trafficking

A look at what's going on the week of Nov. 19, 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Brown and his daughter, Sue Rico, talk Monday afternoon at his home at the Twin Shores Mobile Home Park.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 5, 2011
Jim Brown leaves behind a legacy

After 35 years on Longboat Key, Jim Brown, former mayor, town commissioner and champion of the island bids adieu to his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Bastos performs "Timeline" in San Francisco, Calif. in August 2016. Photo by Robbie Sweeney
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 5, 2017
Dancing Through Life: Performer tells her story through dance

Stephanie Bastos will share an intimate tale with audience members at Sarasota Contemporary Dance's latest one-woman-show, "Timeline."

  • Arts + Culture
This rendering shows what the Fort Hamer Bridge could look like.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a meeting on the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners will hear a St. Armands Business Improvement District feasibility study presentation.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 20, 2013
City Commission talks funding cuts, bayfront and parking

The regular Sarasota City Commission meeting takes place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m. today, at City Hall, 1565 First St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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