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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
Longboat Key is merry and bright with Christmas lights

Longboat, Lido and St. Armands keys are shining bright this holiday season thanks to festive decorations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 6, 2010
Saunders signs on to new Facebook-based platform

The brokerage firm is the first in Florida to take advantage of the new service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has maintained developers Randy Benderson and Henry Rodriguez unlawfully cut him out of a lucrative development deal in south Sarasota County (shown in green.)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 17, 2015
Prominent developers lose $20 million lawsuit

Developer Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has long maintained fellow developers and prominent Sarasota businessmen, Henry Rodriguez and Randy Benderson, cut him out of a lucrative mixed-use project through backroom conversations and political machinations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katherine Lumpkin, 10, her sister Mallory, 8, Avery Blechta, 10, and her sister Grace, 11, bring supplies to St. Martha for the Back to School Bash.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Martha Back to School Bash

Students excitedly bustled in and out of classrooms Tuesday, Aug. 13, at St. Martha Catholic School to get ready for the new school year. Children brought in their supplies, signed up for after school activities, met their new teachers and got their uniforms. They discovered who their new classmates are and some turned in summer homework.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 1, 2018
Pedestrian safety

Who are the roads really built for — cars, pedestrians and bikes, or all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Murray Brooks preserves history in a unique and artful way.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
Neighbors: Murray Brooks

This collector uncovers unique pieces of history and gives them new meaning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2012
When friends become rivals

Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High - two schools separated by less than four miles.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jordan Cangro, playing Mss Hannigan, Yaira Spears, playing Annie, and Abbi Clark, playing the Ward, act out a scene from Annie, Jr.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 16, 2016
Thespians act up at Lakewood Ranch High School

The high school theater department hosts its summer acting camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Danny Walker and Ramsey Touchberry began training together at the Missing Link Golf Academy at Legacy Golf Club when they were 10 years old.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
Full circle

Lakewood Ranch High seniors Danny Walker and Ramsey Touchberry will vie for their third consecutive state championship Nov. 5 and Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Town Commission also accepted a Gulf of Mexico Drive signage plan presented by the Florida Department of Transportation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2011
Commission will ratify contract

The Longboat Key Town Commission will ratify a one-year Longboat Key Fire Rescue contract next month. The contract will expire in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2012
Obituary: Harry Hmura

Harry Hmura, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died June 6. He was 93.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guy Vilt was named Florida District 26's Umpire and Chief in 2011.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2015
Golden Achievement

Florida District 26 Little League’s Guy Vilt was selected to umpire the 2015 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bella Smith
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight Athlete: Bella Smith

  • East County
  • Sports
The Town Commission will also review a Florida Department of Transportation Gulf of Mexico Drive signage plan today at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2011
Commission to ratify firefighter contract today

The Longboat Key Town Commission is expected to ratify a one-year Longboat Key Fire Rescue contract today that expires in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key referendum on the new hotel is Aug. 30. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 22, 2016
Heated Longboat Key hotel referendum campaign enters final phase

Debate over new hotel project faces critical Aug. 30 vote

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Walker submitted this photo of shore birds at sunset on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Jennifer Walker submitted this photo of shore birds at sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo taken in Bradenton showing the colors of the Florida sky.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo taken in Bradenton showing the colors of the Florida sky.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key resident Madelyn Spoll urges the Town Commission to move as fast as possible with a Bayfront Park plan.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 3, 2015
Sticker shock: $3.9 million Bayfront estimate

The Longboat Key Town Commission temporarily puts the concept plan in park to allow Town Manager Dave Bullock to bring costs down.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” runs through March 29 at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 29, 2019
FST's 'Curious Incident' is a smart, original play with a self-informed lead

'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' takes audiences on a journey of the mind at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jim Judsen looks out on a spot on Siesta Key Beach that used to bring surfers together.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2012
Point Break: Juan Rodriguez and Jim Judsen

Although much has changed for Siesta surfers who embraced the lifestyle decades ago, they still find time to relive their days of catching waves.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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