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The no-swim advisory will be in place until at least Friday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2018
UPDATE: County lifts no-swim advisory at Turtle Beach

Sarasota County health officials say it's safe again to enter the water at four area beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
THEN. The Longboat Key Publix opened Wednesday, June 4, 1980, in what was then called the Bay Isles Shopping Center. One week later, Eckerd Drug Co. opened.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
What's in store for residents?

Faced with the possibility of not having an island grocery store for six to eight months, residents say shopping off-island is a small price to pay for a redeveloped Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 23, 2013
Gettin' Fresh: Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Taste

Gettin' Fresh: Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Taste

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
This Riverdale home, which has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,234 square feet of living area, sold for $1.45 million. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 3, 2011
Riverdale home sells for $1.45M

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 18 and July 22. A home in Riverdale tops all transaction in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Leanne Spofford, Cheri Christiansen and Nancy Brown supply much of the passion behind "Four Pillars," a new spa and wellness retreat in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 15, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Four Pillars a rock-solid business venture?

  • East County
  • News
Storeowners rely on the customer spillover from Publix, and they hope a $1.5 million remodel will draw more customers to the plaza’s anchor store.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 4, 2012
The Landings Publix plans $1.5 million renovation

Storeowners hope the remodeled Publix will boost business in the not-so-visible plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The St. Armands Circle parking meters, installed late last year, will go live next week.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2019
St. Armands paid parking to begin Tuesday

The new district-wide paid parking program will coincide with the opening of a parking garage on North Adams Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 28, 2018
Joan Walter Rotenberg

Joan Walter Rotenberg died unexpectedly in Longboat Key, Florida on February 23, 2018 at the age of 74.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Hi, I’m Nico and this is my sister, Bella, and we have the best daddy in the whole world!
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
Readers share their love stories

From buses to dog parks, residents have met their soul mates in many places. But their stories have one common element: lots of love.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 22 Stunt woman 4:52 a.m. - 3000 block of Wood Street. Suspicious Incident. A woman was seen hanging off a man's car while he drove down the street. She reportedly fell off the car. Police arrived and tried to talk to the woman, but she said she did not want to file a report. She said her ex-boyfriend had moved into her home the previous day, but he was not going to stay there any longer.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 16, 2017
CPC supporters toast to Men, Whiskey, Watches and Wheels

The 5th annual Child Protection Center fundraiser was held on Dec. 15 at Edson Keith Mansion at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 21, 2019
'Where's My Roy Cohn?' delves into the lawyer's infamous life

The documentary covers Cohn's career with Senator Joseph McCarthy and Donald Trump.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Unit PH 02 at Water Club has three bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath and 3,435 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.8 million. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 27, 2013
Water Club condominium sells for $2.8 million

A condominium in The Water Club at Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Members of the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild Play Readers ensemble, including Director Bob Bordy, center, do not shy away from being on and supporting the stage.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 6, 2015
Support System

Asolo Rep Theatre Guild introduces the theater to new generations.

  • Arts + Culture
Charles Hewett, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Jackson Laboratory, stands at the proposed site of research lab in eastern Collier County last summer before the institute abandoned the project at the end of 2010.
  • By Carolann Cahill and Jim Lampl |
  • May 5, 2011
MY VIEW: Go slow on Jackson Lab

The non-profit Jackson Laboratory has a solid reputation in its field and a demonstrated track record of success in securing public funding. But that does not justify Sarasota County jumping on the Jackson Lab bandwagon heading our way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Rev. Elizabeth Deibert, pastor of Peace Presbyterian Church, stands at the church site. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2015
Commission OKs church expansion

The Manatee County Commission on Thursday approved a new 400-seat sanctuary structure for Peace Presbyterian Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark Huey is stepping down as president and CEO of Sarasota's Economic Development Corp. (File photo)
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 12, 2019
There should be one EDC for Sarasota and Manatee counties

The board of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota has an opportunity to innovate. Consolidating with Manatee makes sense.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cindy Philipp, Donna Meador and Don Philipp
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Easter Egg Hunt

Many Longboat Key visitors enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 20, at Casa Del Mar. The Easter Bunny joined the children and their families for an exciting morning full of treats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Claudia Weik submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Claudia Weik submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Norman Kaplan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Island Park in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Norman Kaplan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Island Park in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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