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Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 29, 2016
Theater review: 'Living on Love'

Broad comedy and larger-than-life characters make for big laughs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2015
Ivory Lounge lawsuit against condo owners continues in court

Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare’s suit against the nightclub’s downtown neighbors got a jolt this week, when a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 20, 2016
Longboat residents Savor the Sounds

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Savor the Sounds jazz concert Feb. 20, at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gregg Anderson, local business man
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gregg Anderson

Gregg Anderson launched recently the South Manatee Business Coalition, an organization dedicated to creating a unique identity for South Manatee County and create a positive business environment in the area. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 11, 2015
"Why Can't I Be You?" by Llywelyn Jones wins the Players Theatre's 2015 New Play Festival

The play depicting the story of a famous rock star and his stalker will receive a full-stage production from August 23 to 28, 2016.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Dep. Lou  Gregory conducts in-classroom training of guardians at the sheriff's office training center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2018
Manatee County 'Guardian' program training begins

The School District of Manatee County will hire security officers to help protect elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Jacob and Jocelyn Gomez examine their checklists.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 20, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents explore nature

The events committee organized the nature walk Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The project would replace current lighting with 72 state-of-the-art "sea worthy" light fixtures throughout the underside of the bridge
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 25, 2013
Blue lights could shine on the Ringling Causeway

Representatives at Evolucia, a local LED lighting manufacturer, have said the company is willing to donate the lighting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sean Murphy plans to open his third Eat Here location in Siesta Key Village next year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 30, 2012
Permit issued for Village restaurant

Sarasota business owner Sean Murphy expects Eat Here to open on Siesta Key in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"If you throw a party, your friends come and you know everybody's had a great time. Then you go, 'That was great!'" Georgia Court says about owning Bookstore1Sarasota. "You feel really good about having done that. Well, I get to do that every day."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2013
With Rhyme and Reason: Georgia Court

Georgia Court, owner of Bookstore1Sarasota, initiated a visit from U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin and poet Naomi Shihab Nye for a new weekend event called PoetryLife.

  • Arts + Culture
The Romeo y Julieta crepe at La Creperie is $10.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2016
Eat around the world in St. Armands

From Italian to Irish, the Longboat Observer puts five of St. Armands Circle's international flavors to a taste test.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stuart Scheyer |
  • June 23, 2010
My View

How curious: Welcome to Longboat Land

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread uses just flour, sugar, rosemary leaves, salt, parmesan and butter. Pecans can be used for garnish.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 21, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Karel Beck

Karel Beck's Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread is a recipe she learned from Food Network's show "5 Ingredient Fix."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2010
Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Homeowners Chrissie and Samuel Budd and their home insurance company, First Community Insurance Co., have reached a confidential settlement, the Budds’ attorney Jose Sosa said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Parties settle burned home suit

A trial regarding the Greenbrook home that burned down in 2008 was slated to begin this month.

  • East County
  • News
Christine Nordstrom
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 17, 2016
Meet the Chefs

Get to know the culinary creatives behind St. Jude inaugural Foodlosophy event.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jim Shirley, Dr. Mark Kauffman and Sam Alfstad cut the ribbon during the statue's dedication ceremony.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 10, 2018
Public art partnership brings Boaz Vaadia sculpture to Ringling Boulevard

The  statue, entitled Ba'al and Yizhaq, was dedicated on April 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner,

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Sarasota welcomes downtown craft fair

The sixth annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair May 30 and May 31 offered serene fireplace displays, unusual ceramic statues and a variety of artwork.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town will hold another Academy of Government session at Town Hall and other departments later this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 4, 2011
Registration begins for Academy of Government

The town of Longboat Key is hosting another Citizens Academy of Governments in March and April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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