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The Longboat Key Beachfront Hilton needs renovations performed starting this summer to keep its Hilton flag intact, according to Hilton officials.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission reviews tourism ordinance today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review an ordinance today at its 1 p.m. regular workshop that could get the Longboat Key Beachfront Hilton renovation and expansion project back on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wallenda steps closer to harness-less walk
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 23, 2013
Jan. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Wallenda steps closer to harness-less walk; Citizens Advisory Group down to five candidates for Manatee Superintendent job; Sarasota County drainage project faces more delays; Home & Garden: Jewels on the Bay; Enter our Design and Dine contest

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
News Briefs

Fire chief concerned about emergency access

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city plans to reopen a number of parks and recreation facilities over the coming weeks. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2020
City reopens playgrounds, basketball courts

Officials continue to urge residents to follow safety guidelines to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 as public amenities reopen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2020
Children 'act up' at summer camp in Lakewood Ranch

The Players Centre for Performing Arts offers Players in the Park summer camp in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
 Brennan Asplen
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 24, 2020
Superintendent contract, start date finalized

Brennan Asplen will begin Aug. 10 at a salary of $215,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Board President Al Wolfson and Executive Director Dari Oglesby join other officials and board members in a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 6. Construction is expected to last about one year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2019
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
Dave Bullock
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2019
Retired Longboat manager is EDC's interim CEO

Bullock will serve as agency launches a search to replace Huey, who resigned Dec. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders notified district general counsel Mitchell Teitelbaum he has been placed on administrative leave.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 14, 2020
Manatee school district attorney placed on administrative leave

School District of Manatee County would not elaborate on the matter during its investigation concerning Mitchell Teitelbaum.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2020
Temple Beth Israel Fashion Show strikes a good note with attendees

The annual show is a huge hit with the congregation and was at Michael's on East this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pictured is the United States Supreme Court Building in Washington. (Photo via Imgur)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat temple expects 300-plus for educational event with Ginsburg video

Ruth Bader Ginsburg talks about the role of the Supreme Court and the Me Too movement in a video that will play at Temple Beth Israel

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2019, Karen Kay Lyvers, a senior, took gold in the girls pole vault (3.76 meters; 12.36 feet) at the state track and field championships at the University of North Florida.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 5

More track and field accomplishments lead the day's history.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 7, 2020
Residents celebrate Purim in paradise

Purim in Paradise was held at Nathan Benderson Park and benefitted Hershorin Schiff Community Day School.

  • Black Tie
Manatee County libraries have added a tutoring program to its online offerings. Stock image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2020
Manatee County libraries launch online tutoring

Tutor.com will offer live tutoring to Manatee County students.

  • East County
  • News
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Executive Director Dari Oglesby and Amy Caron  carry in a rescued dog.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch rescue takes homeless dogs from the Bahamas

Dogs left homeless by Hurricane Dorian have found shelter at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 18, 2019
Braden River Elementary School students stuck on learning

Braden River Elementary School students tape principal, assistant principal to wall

  • East County
  • News
The eatery is expected to open in early 2020 in the 2,000-square-foot space adjacent to Acropolis Greek Taverna along Cattlemen Road.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2019
Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 27, 2019
Katherine Harris welcomes new USF system president to Sarasota

Steven Currall became the University of South Florida system president in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming issued a press release May 21 announcing the arrests of William Kenneth Dickey Jr., 37, and Priscilla Zamora, 30, both of Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2015
Top Story — May: Police recover $104,000 in missing jewelry

Two Sarasota suspects were allegedly involved in a jewelry theft in the 700 block of Putter Lane on Longboat Key that involved stealing multiple pieces of jewelry from a Country Club Shores home since February.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Domenique Maitre knits new items to sell during the festival.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 22, 2019
Pinecraft gets crafty for the holidays

The 26th annual Christmas in Pinecraft Arts and Crafts Festival runs through Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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