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Outside seating on Lakewood Main Street does make the sidewalks harder to navigate.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2018
SMR's main task: Building Waterside

Side or Ranch: Jay Heater.

  • East County
  • News
Sarafina Murphy-Gibson and Laura Daniel Gale started planning their ghost tour of downtown Sarasota in the summer of 2017. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 5, 2018
Ghosts of downtown's past come out of the shadows in historic walking tour

Two locals are giving tourists and residents alike a new look at Sarasota history — with a few spooks thrown in.

  • Arts + Culture
The small channel under the Longboat Pass Bridge is one of the areas that may be targeted by future dredging.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2016
Town of Longboat Key to unearth options for canal dredging

The Longboat Key Town Commission will dig deep into canal issues this fall, deciding what canals should be dredged and who should pay for the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub is located at 760 Broadway in the Longbeach Village.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2013
Many Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan

Thirty-three Longbeach Village residents signed a letter opposing a revised plan for the restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Participants began a January workshop by sharing thoughts and ideas for the north end in small groups.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 1, 2012
PIC to hold north-end revitalization forum

The public is invited to the forum, which will focus on a community-based, north-end planning effort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Ballet dancers rehearse Marcelo Gomes' piece, "Dear Life." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 29, 2017
Sarasota Ballet's 'Metropolitan' gets the pointe across through storytelling

Sarasota Ballet focuses on storytelling with its latest production, "Metropolitan."

  • Arts + Culture
File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Keeping your body aligned

This week, Jacques Panet-Raymond, PGA Master Teaching Professional and the owner of The Vision Quest Golf Academy at the River Club, shares tips for keeping your body aligned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2012
News Briefs

Town seeks volunteers for boards; Buchanan seeks sand-source update; P&Z Board meeting canceled

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • February 24, 2010
The Observer's real-estate writer bids au revoir

After 28 years, real-estate columnist Kent Chetlain signs off with a look at his life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
During their long-distance relationship and marriage, Michael Haluska and Susan Lorenc-Haluska shared the tradition of fixing the same meal and clinking wine glasses via their computers.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 26, 2011
Couple stays connected through virtual reality

Susan Lorenc-Haluska and Michael Haluska fell in love over dinner, drinks and long conversations - via their computers. after nearly two-and-a-half years of marriage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 27, 2013
Lore: April 1: fooling Longboaters for 14 years and counting

Love it or hate it, we know from your phone calls that you read our annual April Fools' edition that debuted April 1, 1999.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Ley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
OUR VIEW: What is the business plan?

We keep reading and re-reading the 34 goals members of a town subcommittee presented to the Longboat Key Town Commission to be adopted into the town's vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2010
Subcommittee meeting sparks tourism debate

The Vision Plan Subcommittee debated whether tourism will influence or sustain Longboat Key's growth.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summerfield Information Center
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2015
Committee rethinks potential info center uses

A $637,492 renovation price tag puts initial remodeling ideas on hold for now.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 15, 2018
Longboat north end gas station project in limbo

The owner of the abandoned gas station at the north end of Longboat Key dumped a developer who's been working with town officials and residents for months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Ringling's attendance has jumped more than 30% since 2011
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 14, 2015
The Ringling bests personal attendance record

Over 400,000 visitors went to the arts and culture institution during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

  • Arts + Culture
A woman is now setting up card tables and coolers in front of St. Armands Circle businesses that are closed on the weekends.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: March

The St. Armands Circle BID wants clarification from the city attorney and possibly the Sarasota City Commission over solicitation issues on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roger Widrick, supervisor of airfield operations at SRQ, fires a pyrotechnic device used to scare birds away from runways and taxiways.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 29, 2013
It's a bird, it's a plane ...

Efforts to limit the chance of collisions between birds and aircraft at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are working, according to FAA data.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo A variety of performers, including those from local schools, will be featured during the seventh annual event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2014
Arts take spotlight

Lakewood Ranch's Grand Ovation also will showcase local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
John LeJeune, of GHD, inspects for mold at Lakewood Ranch High School. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2017
Mold inspection begins at Lakewood Ranch High

Inspector should release results before end of October.

  • East County
  • News
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