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The Longboat Key Town Commission has some budget decisions to make at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 13, 2013
Big budget decisions set for Wednesday

The cost for the DROP program was calculated two ways: offering a two-year window for eligible employees or a five-year window.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The meeting will be held in the first floor chambers of the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2011
Planning Commission to discuss Cooper Creek DRI

The advisory board to the Board of Manatee County Commissioners will consider changes to the Cooper Creek Center Development of Regional Impact.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo . B.J. Webb Bishop, right
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Bishop elected to USTA Florida board

B.J. Webb Bishop is on board with yet another organization: She was recently elected as an at-large member of the U.S. Tennis Association Florida board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melba Moore with Nate Jacobs and the WBTT singers Second row: Christopher Eisenberg, Marta McKinnon, Leon S. Pitts II, Derric Gobourne Jr. and Sheldon Roden. Third row: Ariel Blue, Mandi Jo John, MaRah Williams. (Photo Credit: Dan Daly)
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 2, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 12.3.15

Melba Moore performs with West Coast Black Theatre Troupe, Equality Florida parties on the roof of The Francis and more ...

  • Black Tie
SCF President Carol Probstfeld, Meredith Michaels, Bill Murphy and David Jones. Photo by Full Focus Photography.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 25, 2019
Child Protection Center rebrands Venice event

Billy Porter comes to Sarasota soon after making national headlines, Tomeika Hunter Koski becomes a grandma and more on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
Daran Lovell submitted this photo, taken on Greer Island (aka Beer Can Island) on the northern tip of Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New owner Jon Whittemore reads a plaque dedicated to course designer Arnold Palmer at Legacy Golf Club of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2015
On course to a brighter future

New owners say personal attention will make the difference at Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Kyle Benson Brevard Community College Golf
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 30, 2012
Graduating Mustangs announce college choices

Thirteen Lakewood Ranch High seniors signed national letters-of-intent to play collegiate athletics during a signing ceremony Tuesday, May 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Lynn Larson wants to discuss a canal neighborhood watch program in Country Club Shores at the regular workshop in November.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2015
Police eye crime watch programs for land, sea

The Town Commission will discuss neighborhood watches next month after Country Club Shores residents sought canal watch signs in their canals earlier this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2009
Philanthropist donates $2 million

Lawrence E. Ruf, a retired accountant who died last October, gave $2.1 million to the Manatee Community Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota resident Susan Beane and Stoneybrook tennis professional Andrew Sirota couldn't stop smiling during their warmup.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 21, 2016
A party on the tennis court

Cardio Tennis is a high intensity fitness regimen centered around social interaction.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shelby Elsbree has advice for the young dancers of Sarasota pursuing their own dance careers: "Dream big, work hard and stay inspired," she says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 31, 2013
Setting the barre high

Shelby Elsbree hasn't performed in Sarasota since she was 13. The now-professional dancer is back for a one-time performance in her hometown.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 7, 2017
Among the safest places in Florida from hurricanes

We've missed a direct hit for the past 100 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Diane and Glenn Goll, the owners of this North Shore Road, agreed to a variance that would allow them to build a 1,600 square foot house on the narrow lot.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 11, 2014
ZBA approves North Shore Road variance

North Shore Road neighbors showing up at a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting to urge the board to deny a variance for a single family lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Matt and Diana Buchanan, Marko Radisic and Ashley Kozel with President of SMHF Mason Ayres, Saks Fifth Avenue General Manager Terri Najmolhoda and Co-Chairs Donna and David Koffman and Kelly and Dr. Michael Van Vliet
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 13, 2017
Key to the Cure marks the unofficial start of the social season

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation sold more than 1,000 tickets to the annual fundraiser, which took place Oct. 12 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

  • Black Tie
Associate Rector Andi Taylor conducts blessings at the St. Boniface Pet Blessing.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Pet Blessing

Saint Boniface Episcopal Church welcomed pets of all shapes and sizes for the annual Service for the Blessing of Animals Saturday morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
'Letters to Lee'

This is the second installment in a three-part series of excerpts from the book, 'Letters to Lee,' a compilation of letters written by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson to his wife, Lee.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 27, 2015
Film review: 'Steve Jobs'

Michael Fassbender explores the dark side of the genius behind Apple.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The new mascot for the 2017 World Rowing Championships needs a name.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 8, 2016
Rowing championships' pelican seeks a name

Possible names for new mascot have been flying fast.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 28, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Roger Pettingell named top sales person for first half of '10; and Jim Soda Group recognized as top team.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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