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Longboat Lore
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
FROM THE ARCHIVES 1980: Jewfish got lone residence

The Longboat Observer's June 26, 1980, issue reported that the first Jewfish Key lot had been cleared for a home that Cortez resident Raymond Guthrie was building.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lighthouse Cove residents Angela DeAngelis and Eileen Bland  say residents in their communities have considered gating roads before, but development of a new plaza is spurring action.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2018
Loss of tranquility in store for Bradenton neighborhood?

Lighthouse Cove residents concerned about traffic from planned plaza.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Mankes took this photo of an egret enjoying the sunset on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Pat Mankes took this photo of an egret enjoying the sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • July 6, 2012
Keeping up with the neighbors: Arts and Eats makes a home in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

Keeping up with the neighbors: Arts and Eats makes a home in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical storm emergency repairs require permit

Emergency repairs made due to damages from Tropical Storm Debby require permit from the county.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Bird Key Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Bird Key Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fran Palmeri took this photo of Siesta Key Beach under an umbrella of summer clouds.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Weekly Winner: Cotton Candy Clouds

Fran Palmeri took this photo of Siesta Key Beach under an umbrella of summer clouds.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 26, 2019
Longboat Key Planning & Zoning to zero in on issues related to climate change

Board Member David Green is spearheading the effort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Phillip Broomhead works with Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive students. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 23, 2017
Phillip Broomhead joins guest faculty at Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive

The former Royal Ballet principal shares his approach to teaching young dancers.

  • Arts + Culture
Moulin Rouge themed party. Courtesy photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Welcome to the Moulin Rouge; Getting close ...; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Lyric enjoyed a Thomas the Tank Engine cake at Grandma's house last weekend in Orlando. He turns 3 April 26.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 20, 2011
OBSERVED: The World According to Lyric

Our son, Lyric, turns 3 years old next week. How is it possible three years already have passed?

  • East County
  • Opinion
Meghan Neu and Danny Riordan portray Mary and Joseph.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Night in Bethlehem

East County residents walked the streets of Bethlehem to see the birth of Jesus, during Living Lord Lutheran's Night in Bethlehem event Dec. 6.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
Lido property sells for $2.6 million

William and Sandra Ruppert, of Overland Park, Kan., sold the waterfront Lot 4 and southeast corner of Lot 6 on Westway Drive in the Lido C Subdivision of the John Ringling Estates to Modus Operandi Partners LLC, a Florida limited-liability company with a Bradenton address, registered to Louis Najmy, of Bradenton, for $2.6 million. The property sold for $3.1 million in December 2000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The city has budgeted $300,00 to replace the American course greens at Bobby Jones Golf Club, dipping into funds reserved for replacing the facility's aging clubhouse.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2016
Bobby Jones improvements raise questions about funding

Citizens and city officials agree Bobby Jones Golf Club is in need of serious upgrades. They just have a different idea of the best course to take.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo of two people wading in the water on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo of two people wading in the water on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 22, 2017
Ringling patrons enjoy Mable’s beloved blossoms

Blossoms & Brunch was held in Mable’s Rose Garden on April 22 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 13, 2011
Waterlefe Golf and River Club home sells for $1.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 28 and April 1.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Pete Gray took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Pete Gray took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams goes up for a shot late in the fourth quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2016
Palmetto upsets top seed Lakewood Ranch

As the district runner-up, Lakewood Ranch will travel to Riverdale for a regional quarterfinal Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Longboat Key Club Moorings.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Longboat Key Club Moorings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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