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Sarasota County posts notice signs in areas where Lyngbya algae gas been detected. They encourage residents to report algae sightings to the FDEP.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 13, 2019
New algal bloom in county waters sparks health concerns among residents

A foul-smelling bloom of algae has been located in Sarasota County's Intracoastal Waterway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marvin Black still his summers at Pine Forest Camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 13, 2016
Marvin Black: a happy camper

Longboat Key resident Marvin Black is part of four generations of family who has directed Pine Forest Camp in Greeley, Pa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2018
Inez Stopher

Inez Black Stopher, 88, passed away on January 8, 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Co. will host the Irish Celtic Festival and Lucky Dog Parade from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Irish Celtic Festival

Organizers have been hard at work, eager to bring the luck of the Irish to the East County this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 1.28.16

Bullock pursues alternative funds for undergrounding; Final tally for red tide fish kills released; Voter registration deadline approaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
News Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steamed mussels at MoZaic
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 19, 2014
Tidbites

Verdi's 'Jerusalem' meets MoZaic; The Honey Tree Cafe offers dining all day; and The Serving Spoon owner earns his angel wings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 7, 2015
Gallup ranks Sarasota metro area at top of well-being index

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area is No. 1 on the consulting firm’s measure of well-being in large communities nationwide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Red drift algae seaweed, which isn’t red tide and isn’t harmful to your health, could come ashore in 2014.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 13, 2013
Town watches for red drift algae

Officials are warning that a nuisance seaweed could return for the first time in six years to Gulf shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2014
Bieber takes center stage in April Fools'

The pop star is not purchasing the $22 million Ohana estate - but our April 1 story attracted attention from quite a few Beliebers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ricardo Rhodes in George Balanchine's "Apollo." Photo Credit: Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota Ballet sets the stage for season

The Sarasota Ballet’s performance of “Apollo,” “Sinfonietta” and “Gala Performance” showcased the company’s strengths, setting expectations high for Director Iain’s Webb’s 10th anniversary season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Just the stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch running back J.T. Fischer rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2013
Time to Shine: Justin Fischer

After spending five years cheering for Braden River, running back Justin Fischer has found a new home this season on the Lakewood Ranch sidelines.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marvin Quin, Lew Lawrence and Rob Harlan aboard Quin’s 37-foot sailboat at Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 21, 2016
Skippers disagree with push for bridge changes

The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force is circulating a petition to prohibit certain bridge openings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roberta MacDonald Turoff, a bright, brassy and talented fixture in the Sarasota theater community since 1968, is shown here with her husband Robert Turoff.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 25, 2015
Top Story — May: Roberta MacDonald Turoff dies

Friends and theater collaborators recall fond memories and Turoff's impact.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lauren Falcione, Emma Plumley and Gianna Newsome.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2019
Cardinal Mooney softball returns for first season since 2013

The Cougars were once a powerhouse, winning back-to-back state titles in 1994 and 1995.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2010
Sunset Study

Katharina Staiger, of Germany, took this sunset photo near Sutton Place while on vacation. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Designing Women Ambassadors Julie Planck and Lois Lucek
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series

Designing Women Boutique held its monthly Salon Series luncheon Thursday, Feb. 27. Guests enjoyed a boxed lunch and a live performance by professional harpist Olivia Swann who sang Irish folk songs and recited poems. More than 50 men and women attended the event, which included a fashion show themed as "Bursting in to Spring." Proceeds from the luncheon benefit Designing Women Boutique's re-donation recipients in the arts and human services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Selby Gardens representatives have said they've responded to resident concerns, but neighbors continue to object to elements of the master plan, depicted in this rendering.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 14, 2019
Neighbors remain concerned about Selby plans

As Selby Gardens works with the city on proposed changes to its bayfront campus, residents are lobbying for a scaled-down vision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Estelle Crawford, president of the Pines of Sarasota Foundation, is retiring Sept. 30.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 31, 2017
Pines of Sarasota Foundation says goodbye to its decade-long president

Estelle Crawford is retiring, effective Sept. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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