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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 23, 2016
Town Hall shows off local talent

The Town of Longboat Key honored local artists at its Town Hall Art Exhibit reception March 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Even at 93 years old, veteran rodeo man Hub Hubbell still loves working with his trick pony and practicing rodeo stunts.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
Author to pen biography on Hub Hubbell

Rodeo man and East County resident Hub Hubbell, at 93, soon will be immortalized in print.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis exits the Longboat Key Town Commission Chambers Monday, Sept. 19, during a standing ovation for his 14 years of service to the town. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Bruce St. Denis' final bow

Bruce St. Denis resigned after 14 years as town manager, the longest tenure of a town manager in Longboat's history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
East County photo contest winner: August 20

Nancy Falco submitted this photo, taken in her backyard in River Strand in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club and Resort celebrated 30 years of operation Monday, Oct. 1. Photo courtesy of Jack Elka.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Key Club: 'Celebration of a dream'

The opening of the Inn on the Beach hotel 30 years ago marked the fulfillment of John Ringling's dream for a grand hotel on the north end that was abandoned more than half a century earlier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dustin Juengel standing in front of his mammoth piece in "Four Walls/Four Artists" at the Ringling College of Art and Design
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 26, 2015
Out of Frame: Artists illustrate on Basch Gallery walls

Four local artists are skipping the canvas and illustrating right on the walls of the Basch Gallery

  • Arts + Culture
John Cannon is hands-on with every aspect of the building process, such as these barn doors.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch builder John Cannon a master of tree forts to mansions

Lakewood Ranch builder John Cannon a master of tree forts to mansions

  • East County
  • Opinion
The run will start at Manatee Technical College's east campus. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2016
Torch Run lights way for Special Olympics

The Lakewood Ranch run will be held April 9.

  • East County
  • News
Hosts Bob and Anne Essner
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 29, 2016
Lemur Conservation Foundation 20th anniversary Cocktail Reception

More than 50 guests gathered at the iconic Paul Rudolph designed, Umbrella House, owned by Bob and Anne Essner, for the Lemur Conservation Foundation's 20th anniversary Cocktail Reception.

  • Black Tie
Tina Adams has been with the town of Longboat Key for 20 years. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 14, 2019
After almost 20 years of service to Longboat Key, Tina Adams takes on new role

Fire EMS Liaison and PIO Tina Adams looks to make Longboat's emergency services more accessible to the public and the news media.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GWIZ
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2013
Our View

Scott-Crist: Freedom-State; Democrat dilemma; Extreme? Extremely wrong

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp star in “The Tourist.”
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 15, 2010
Film Review: 'The Tourist'

Be sure to read the Observer's review before heading to see Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp's latest film.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2016
Drink This: Spiced Mango Falernum

This cocktail shows off the versatility of tequila.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.30.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Superintendent Tim McGonegal had previously offered two budget cut proposals.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2011
Manatee school board delays budget decision

Manatee County School Board members asked Superintendent Tim McGonegal to revise his budget recommendations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Briefs 2.25.10

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 9U River Dawg team is one of two teams that formed this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2012
Faith-based travel league expands out east

The East Manatee River Dawgs, which is affiliated with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, added 9U and 13U teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 13 Recap

A masquerade party, a verbal sparring match between muscular men and a touching moment of female empowerment — "Siesta Key" didn't disappoint this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ann Morrison says she lied about her age when she auditioned for "Merrily We Roll Along"  in 1981 because she'd heard he didn't like working with "kids." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2020
Choral Artists of Sarasota salutes Stephen Sondheim on his 90th

Ann Morrison shares her insights, memories working with legendary composer

  • Arts + Culture
Laila Ward, an eighth grader, and Mason Engelsberg show off the trophy they received for placing first in Challenging Technology Issues during the Technology Student Association state competition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2020
Big effort for Mona Jain TSA in debut

Mona Jain's TSA club surpasses expectations in first year

  • East County
  • News
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