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Mike McClaughin, director of horticulture, and Roger Capote, special events manager, strive to make Marie Selby Botanical Gardens blossom in the 21st century. The gardens are known for their vast collection of rare and exotic epiphytes.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 10, 2015
A New Leaf

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens seeks to grow in harmony with its roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Grau
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
New community editor takes on Key

Kelsey Grau assumed the role of Longboat Observer community editor this week and is ready to start writing about and photographing the people and events of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 20, 2009
State attorney reviews police brutality case

City Manager Bob Bartolotta said errors were made by several city and police-department employees, including Police Chief Peter Abbott.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 18, 2013
How to make mixed berry jam

How to make mixed berry jam

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Marguerite Louise O'Riorden

Marguerite Louise O'Riorden, of Longboat Key, died July 8. She was 69.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 5, 2013
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Purlie

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Purlie

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2010
Camera system considered

Longboat Police Chief Al Hogle is investigating a license-plate recognition system that could help locate stolen cars and wanted persons entering or exiting the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 23, 2011
TALLAHASSEE: Political pension punt

If leadership is best conducted by example, a key Florida Senate committee on pensions is conducting downright pathetic leadership and having real trouble being serious about the state's long-term financial woes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 1, 2010
Kei Nishikori to play at Sarasota Open

The tournament will take place in May at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The building at 571 St. Judes Drive has two units listed on Zillow.com for less than $1,000. Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
Low-cost annual home rentals grow rare on the Key

More property owners are opting to rent their properties seasonally, which makes yearly rentals tougher to find than ever.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney has two goals this season: to haul in at least 10 rebounds in every game and to help the Cougars earn a trip to the Lakeland Center — the site of the Class 3A Final Four.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 20, 2012
ONE STEP AHEAD: Antonio Blakeney

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney is averaging 31.8 points, nine rebounds and 2.4 assists, while helping lead the Cougars to an impressive 6-0 start.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2011
Imagine launches Apple iPad initiative

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch is kicking off efforts to purchase iPads or similar technologies for every child at the charter school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 4, 2012
This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

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  • Things To Do
The new Central Station has five bays for trucks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
East Manatee Fire Rescue opens Central Station

Th newest station will house the district's specialized equipment and serve as the primary backup for other stations in the district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
Siesta Key retailers push for regulation changes

Overlay District revisions will need support from the island's three associations, county commission says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wojtek Sawa stands in front of four of the large-scale photographs he will use in "The Wall Speaks" installation.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 6, 2013
Breaking Barriers: Wojtek Sawa

Sarasota-based visual artist Wojtek Sawa shares the full spectrum of real-life human experience through historical stories of Polish eradication.

  • Arts + Culture
Arjun Byju on the set of "Jeopardy!" with his younger brother, Aravind.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2012
Pine View student to appear on "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament"

Arjun Byju was selected out of a pool of 15,000 applicants to compete on the show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
AAU team bounces to top status

After losing its first three games by at least 20 points each, the Sarasota Gators fifth-grade travel basketball team rebounded to post a 12-7 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
Search for next Longboat town manager begins

Town Commission hopes for a qualified candidate with local know-how.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Crea, owner of Survive Anything, is extending store hours leading up to — and potentially during — Hurricane Irma. Photo by Mark Wemple
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 8, 2017
Survive Anything store extends hours due to Hurricane Irma

Owner of the survival essentials store, Mike Crea, says he will remain open Friday and Saturday, and will be open Sunday if conditions allow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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