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The curve at the intersection of Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive makes it a poor fit for a crosswalk, according to L.K. Nandem, district traffic engingeer for FDOT, who suggested the town pursue a roundabout at the location. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Commission circles Broadway for roundabout consideration

Four crosswalks are headed to an FDOT-controlled thoroughfare near you. That is, unless you live on the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan
  • By Dr. Kumar Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
My View: Mote Marine Laboratory: Take a Closer Look - The Gulf of Mexico

As a young graduate student studying marine science in India, I first learned of Mote Marine Laboratory by reading scientific papers published by some of the lab's greatest scientists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Parrish, Visible Men Academy Co-Founder Neil Phillips and Mike Bryant
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 11, 2017
Visible Men Academy hosts first Love Lunch

Guests gathered to learn more about the boy's school on Oct.11 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
During a two-week camp this winter, 32 area students in grades three through 10 created an eight-minute science fiction film titled “Color Me Invisible,” which pushes the theme of being true to yourself.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 28, 2012
Inspired Minds gives students a voice

The program will host a red-carpet event and screening, during which the kids will premiere their new film, 'Color Me Invisible.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key crosswalks have created controversy on the island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 11, 2016
USF program to address Longboat crosswalk safety

The state-funded WalkWise Florida will host three free workshops addressing pedestrian safety at the Longboat Key fire station this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Academic Center and entrance to New College of Florida. The college was ranked as a top value.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 6, 2013
Princeton Review ranks New College as a top value

The appearance continues a five-year run of recognition for New College.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 13, 2012
Who, What, Wear: Charlie Ann Syprett

Black Tie noticed Charlie Ann Syprett from a mile away during the Ringling College Library's Town Hall Lecture Series with former first lady Laura Bush Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 16, 2017
Man arrested for trespassing at Riverview High

Aaron Talley, 31, entered a Riverview High School classroom and shouted obscenities to protest the ‘evil corruption in school government.’

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
Our View

Rural red, urban blue

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Titus Letschert and Betsie Coolidge
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 23, 2011
Cafe L'Europe owner's charm flavored restaurants

Titus Letschert died Friday, Feb. 18 at the age of 67.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Jessie A breaks up on  sand bar at the entrance to Big Pass.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2016
This week in history 1.28.16

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lindsey Landers-Niedenfuer and Justin Kirby Leins
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 1, 2012
Occasions

Weddings + Engagements

  • Arts + Culture
The Rev. Vincent Carroll
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 25, 2015
Carroll to stay put at chapel pulpit

The Rev. Vincent Carroll, of Longboat Island Chapel, is no longer retiring.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One million participants wait to start a one-day "picnic" in Essen, Germany, on a major autobahn, as part of the European Capital of Culture.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • February 9, 2011
Bon Voyage

The Longboat Observer's travel editors look back on trips taken in 2010 and outline what stops should be on your travel itinerary this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch senior Harry Barthelemy takes the leap during the 4A boys long jump.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2018
Track and field championships: Day one

Multiple area athletes qualify high for tomorrow's finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Business Observer 04.01.10

In response to current economic conditions, East County-based Lee Wetherington Homes last week unveiled three new models starting at $247,300.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Sholi brought her baby Summer to enjoy the festivities.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Out of Door Academy Halloween Parade

Children at Out of Door Academy paraded in their Halloween costumes around the schools campus on Wednesday Oct. 31. Teachers also dressed up for the occasion. Parents showed up at the end of the day to take photographs and pick the children up from school.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Business Observer 06.24.10

Warren G. Simonds, vice president and CMO for Lakewood Ranch-based Willis A. Smith Construction Inc., was selected to participate in the 2010 Class of the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 3, 2017
Church of the Redeemer hosts pawfect movie night

Attendees watched “The Secret Life of Pets” on the lawn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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