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The area with beams to the right will be the new Publix entrance, while the area to the left will become retail shops.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 18, 2012
Publix plans for eventful new store

The new Longboat Key Publix store will be a place to sip on a cup of coffee, browse the Internet and plan for events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 26, 2009
Habitat for Humanity to dedicate four new homes

Four new homes and one re-habitat home in Jordan's Crossing will be dedicated Saturday, June 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department reports from Oct. 17-21.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.2.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports from Oct. 17-21

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Amanda Simon of Pineview School
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 1, 2013
The Good News: Amanda Simon of Pine View School

Amanda Simon is a fourth grade teacher at Pine View School. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 1: Fredd ‘Glossie’ Atkins

Atkins will face Mike Moran in the General Election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 4, 2018
All Angels by the Sea says farewell to Father David Danner

A celebratory welcome and a sad farewell made up All Angels by the Sea's Welcome Back Brunch on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • July 21, 2015
Let's Talk Locks: A brand new hue

Let's Talk Locks: A brand new hue

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mike Urban is Cardinal Mooney'  s new boys basketball coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Cardinal Mooney names new boys basketball coach

Former coach Stefan Gates stepped down after 11 seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Katie Brooks, Olivia Yaryura, Morgan LaMarc and Madelyn Kumar said they enjoyed meeting competitors from all over the world.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Nolan students compete at international conference

Four students from Nolan competed for the first time in the Future Problem Solving Program International's International Conference in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 5, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sebastian Aguirre

Eleven-year-old Sebastian Aguirre recently was named the 2012 Long Course Swimmer of the Year for the 11-12 age group.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 24, 2010
MY VIEW: Impervious to common sense

The decision to spend $250,000 extra on paver sidewalks in a rural area is to save us from the environmental threat of ... a pond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Volunteers were out early on Wednesday morning to begin cleaning Siesta Beach.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 5, 2017
Siesta volunteers find plenty of cleaning to do

Despite reminders for visitors to clean up, 163 tons of trash was left on Sarasota beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The site of the planned garage is now home to a 139-parking space lot.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 2, 2013
City receives settlement offer on State-Street Sunshine complaint

Citizens for Sunshine made a settlement proposal to the city April 23 that would allow the city to move forward with the parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 28, 2018
Joan Walter Rotenberg

Joan Walter Rotenberg died unexpectedly in Longboat Key, Florida on February 23, 2018 at the age of 74.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 14, 2019
Siesta Key residents, officials, visitors share their perspective on Spring Break

What does Spring Break mean to the various people who have a hand in the culture of Siesta Key? Various voices weigh in on the good, the bad, the area in-between.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2019
Gas line break causes traffic jam on U.S. 41

Southbound lanes remain closed just south of Proctor Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles, Nerissa Street and Joanna Fox will present work from their Hermitage retreat on August 7.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 28, 2015
Hermitage Artist Retreat presenting STARs arts education recipients on August 7

Recipients of the STARs residency represent arts educators from across Florida including Joanna Fox, Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles and Nerissa Street.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing |
  • January 3, 2013
Art Wars: a people's history of the “Going Vertical” mural controversy

Art Wars: a people's history of the “Going Vertical” mural controversy

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 4, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra supporters enjoy melodies and brunch

Brunch – A Musical Journey was held Nov. 4 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2009
Longtime Longboat Key police captain retires

Longboat Key Police Capt. Steve Roehl retired last month after more than 20 years of service to the department and even longer ties to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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