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Civil disturbance between homeowner and cleaner raises suspicions
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 2, 2024
Civil disturbance between homeowner and cleaner raises suspicions

A cleaner returned to a resident’s property after a check for payment failed to clear. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Robert Gaglio addresses the audience at Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2024
Local author brings taste of Italy to Bird Key Yacht Club

Chef Robert Gaglio's new book documents his tours of Italy and journey of self-discovery following the 2008 financial crisis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beach pipe bomb threat was a swatting incident
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2023
Beach pipe bomb threat was a swatting incident

A multi-agency response to a pipe bomb claim was one of many in the state on the same day. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bob Horne
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 11, 2024
20 years in, Bob's Train owner journeys to restore Ringling's rail car

Bob Horne, owner of Bob's Train, hopes to see the yearslong project completed, even if it means continuing to perform much of the work himself.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"The Flip Side" runs through June 1 at Florida Studio Theatre's Court Cabaret.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 29, 2024
FST's reinvented 'The Flip Side' brings songs in the key of laughs

Florida Studio Theatre's "The Flip Side" flips the script with funny songs on the human condition.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 18, 2022
Biggest economic crisis in Florida history

Florida’s $3.6 trillion property insurance market is in collapse. Whether Florida’s economy will be rescued will be a political duel: Gov. Ron DeSantis vs. Speaker Chris Sprowls and the state’s plaintiff attorneys.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sir Sazerac ($12.75) from Pangea Alchemy Lab is sweet, stiff and smooth.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • November 25, 2023
The perfect Prohibition-style cocktails around Sarasota

Toast to the 90th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition at these bars in Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Waterside Place.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The CEO's dad Dennis Virgin helps clean up the facility following Hurricane Ian. (Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 18, 2022
Save Our Seabirds rebuilds aviaries, raises money after Hurricane Ian

Without insurance to cover the damaged aviaries, Save Our Seabirds is raising $125,000 themselves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
As a senior in 2023, Diego Freyre led Lakewood Ranch High with 35 points (15 goals).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch grad earns pro soccer opportunity in Germany

Diego Freyre is participating in the Pro Sportz Alliance program for the next two months.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathy Garcia, Susan Phillips and Linda Ulrich represent the Longboat Key Garden Club. (File photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 20, 2022
Light up Longboat will be Nov. 26

The fourth annual holiday lights event is being held at the Town Center Green at 600 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Final paycheck pickup reportedly becomes a shoving match
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2023
Final paycheck pickup reportedly becomes a shoving match

Things got physical over a dispute about a paycheck and another over a missing $20. This and more reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 22, 2023
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates its 50th anniversary

A Florida gardener's legacy has left a lasting imprint on Sarasota's waterfront.

  • Arts + Culture
The chambers are standing room only on August 10 for the Manatee County Planning Commission meeting.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 14, 2023
Manatee to consider development plan changes that will affect wetlands

Manatee County's planning commissioners voted 4-2 against making changes that would lower wetland protections to align with state standards.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Longboat Key Town Planning and Zoning Board to hold public meeting

A public hearing will be held 9 a.m., Jan. 15, regarding proposed amendments to Longboat Key Town Code Ordinance 2012-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Holmes Beach City Commissioner Greg Kerchner was among the swarm of citizens speaking out against cuts to the comprehensive plan regarding wetlands.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 18, 2023
Manatee votes to reduce wetland protections in county development plan

Commissioners said they want to protect property rights and guard against overregulation.

  • East County
  • News
Patti Smith performs.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 16, 2024
Patti Smith plays iconic hits during Selby Gardens performance

The event celebrated the exhibition "Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O’Keeffe" with its own tribute to the artist.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Terry Alexander Gans and Diane Gans, of San Carlos, California, sold their Unit 316 condominium at 3030 Grand Bay Blvd. to D W Johnstone (2014) Ltd. for $2.25 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 31, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 15-19 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Grand Bay tops the week's sales at $2.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"I love coming to teach here because it is really like teaching in paradise," Max G. Yan says.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 5, 2024
Tai chi master shares expertise with The Paradise Center students

Max G. Yan taught his annual master tai chi class at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch senior Holden Pollard slides safely into home against Winter Haven High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2023
Upstart Lakewood Ranch High baseball players excited for the future

The Mustangs have lots of talent and room for further growth in 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida leads on health care innovation
  • By Adrian Moore, Vittorio Nastasi |
  • February 7, 2024
Florida leads on health care innovation

Telehealth is helping ease the doctor shortage. Dental therapists are next.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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