"Phemex Invitation Code "BVBE73" - 10% Off on trading"

Sorted by: Category: Date:

Results for:

By Observer Staff |
September 21, 2022

Code enforcement, citation changes initially approved by town

Among the changes proposed to Longboat's codes is the elimination of anonymous reports.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 4, 2024

Three Longboat Key commission seats open this spring

The election qualifying period for available town commission positions began on Oct. 1.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 28, 2024

Retiring SRQ airport chief rose from the janitor's closet to executive suite

Rick Piccolo began his 53-year career scrubbing toilets at a Buffalo airport. He will leave SRQ after 30 years doing having learned nearly every airport job along the way.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 8, 2024

Sarasota Christian makes transition to 11-man football

The Blazers played eight-man football for two seasons before the jump.

Sarasota
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
September 25, 2024

The republic that’s failing

All the talk about ‘threats to democracy’ and ‘destroying democracy’ are totally off the mark. It’s mob-rule democracy that is destroying the republic and destroying Americans’ individual liberty.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Elizabeth King |
November 3, 2024

Ed Chiles remains involved after the sale of his three iconic island eateries

Ed Chiles recently sold his popular Manatee County restaurants and has been spending some time outside the area: with family in Montana and on businesses in Tennessee — including cannabis bars. But his heart, and passion for sustainability, remains on Anna Maria Island.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 21, 2024

Sarasota Middle School surprises school counselor with national award

Carmen Larson was recognized as the country's counselor of the year by the American School Counselor Association.

Sarasota
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 10, 2024

Manatee County commissioners give back former wetland buffers

Commissioners voted 6-0 to return the buffers to at least 50 feet.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
November 11, 2024

St. Armands Art Festival welcomes back customers to the Circle

Sarasota and Longboat residents supported St. Armand businesses as they recover after the hurricanes.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 9, 2024

Charter Review Board District 4: Robin Williams

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Andrew Warfield |
September 9, 2024

Hyatt redevelopment makes first appearance before city panel

Kolter Group plans two towers with 224 condos and 166 hotel rooms.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton adds to Helene's devastation on Siesta Key

As Siesta Key property owners assess the damage from Hurricane Milton, they are reeling more from Hurricane Helene.

Siesta Key
News

By Robert Plunket |
November 7, 2024

This Florida cottage brings the past into a modern take on beach living

The Mermaid Cottage, which dates to 1933 and is considered one of the very first homes built on the key, couples a charming past with a modern present.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 25, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club reeling in registrations for annual tournament

The Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament will be held Oct. 5 at Lake Uihlein.

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 18, 2024

Venice Theatre raises the roof for its 75th birthday

The theater celebrates its diamond anniversary as it continues to repair Hurricane Ian damage.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 18, 2024

Longboat Key Fire Rescue focuses training on high-rise techniques

The three department crews ran through scenarios that put high rise training into practice and helped solidify training on lower-frequency calls.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 22, 2024

Mobile grant assistance center coming to Longboat Key

The center operated through the Florida Small Business Development Center Network will be able to assist business owners in applying for disaster-related loans.