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Roots and seawater cover a pathway cut from the mangroves on Greer Island. Police lobbied for months for the path to be cut for emergency access to the beach.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 1, 2018
Alberto's effects restrict access to Longboat's north end beach

The northernmost point of Longboat Key has been eroded to the point that emergency vehicles cannot traverse a path cut for them .

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sparrow on a fence.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2015
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 10

Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sparrow on a fence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Darenda Marvin, the planner representing Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said the requested changes made sense from a planner's perspective.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2019
Lakewood Centre changes approved

Manatee County approves master-plan tweaks for Lakewood Ranch DRI.

  • East County
  • News
Sweet Tea, a Moluccan cockatoo, loves attention from his owner, Gloria Schroeck. The Moluccan cockatoo is the loudest parrot in the world and can reach 135 decibels when it screeches.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2019
Bradenton woman's life is for the birds

Bradenton's Gloria Schroeck dedicates her time to finding quality homes for parrots.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Football Final 10.28.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 10.28.16

One big win, and three losses that will sting.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Top row: Anise Bogen, or "arches," Schokolade Busserln, or chocolate kisses, and Schokolade Macaronen, chocolate macaroons. Bottom: Zimtsterne, or cinnamon stars, Rumkugeln, or rum balls, and Vanilla Kipferl.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 15, 2010
Edibles: Waters is nuts about cookies

Baking enthusiast Elisabeth Waters shares exclusive tips and recipes for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 17, 2011
Palmer Point Park restoration project remains stalled

Negotiations with the contractor and a state office have prevented completion of the Palmer Point Park restoration effort.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Upset

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated top-seeded Braden River 2-1 to capture its second-consecutive Class 4A-District 10 title April 22

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 26, 2014
L'Ambiance condominium sells for $2.5 million

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The cast of Asolo Rep’s production of “Rhinoceros” will be dressed in ’30s attire and rhino heads that the director is keeping secret. Photo by John Revisky
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 13, 2018
Asolo Rep confronts the rhino in the room in timely production

"Rhinoceros" is Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist classic set in the '30s — and Asolo Rep's version shows it's comically relevant today.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ten-year-old Ellie Wietecha served as “Principal for the Day” Nov. 8, at Gullett Elementary School. Her brother, Joey, was dubbed assistant principal.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2012
Gullett Elementary youth takes school's helm

Gullett's Ellie Wietecha, 10, served as principal Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 21, 2015
A Night on the Town: LDG Productions brings the hype

A Night on the Town: LDG Productions brings the hype

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 6, 2016
Traffic Part II: Costs mount

Prospective homebuyers express doubts. Beach Bistro lost 22 Longboat patrons in one night because of traffic. The horror stories on traffic are replacing our airline stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Canadian developer Vandyk is planning an iconic nine-story condo complex at the gateway to Golden Gate Point.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 3, 2016
Development squeezes space on Golden Gate Point

The second-to-last piece of vacant property in the downtown district is slated for development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41

The Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote next month on two proposed additions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clumps of seaweed lined the beach access near North Shore Road Monday evening.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 1, 2012
Seaweed surfaces on beaches

The town doesn't rake the beaches when seaweed like the current clumps on the beach wash ashore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Addison Riesen said she makes slime every other day. It takes her just two minutes to make a basic slime.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2019
Longboat kid has slime of her life with unique hobby

Addison Riesen spends her free time creating slime, a big trend among others her age.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission will also discuss public alleys and bay access points in Longbeach Village at Town Hall today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Town Commission reviews Colony today

Town Manager Dave Bullock suggests Colony buildings should be torn down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 23, 2013
Christmas and New Year's, Sarasota style

Christmas and New Year's, Sarasota style

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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