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Bryant Niedospial submitted this photo of Longboat Key as seen from across the water from The Old Salty Dog at sunset.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 22

Bryant Niedospial submitted this photo of Longboat Key as seen from across the water from The Old Salty Dog at sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Germany
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

The countdown is on for submitting your photos for our annual 'It's Read Everywhere' contest! The last day to submit entries is Sept. 30. Voting starts Oct. 1 and goes through the end of the month. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
It's truly a small world, after all

When Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz met with St. Armands resident Nina Sysak recently, he realized it was not the first time they had met.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The event will take place at the Anne Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 26, 2013
Selby Garden's Thanksgiving Break Family Extravaganza 2013

The Selby Gardens will hold their Family Extravaganza, Wednesday Nov. 27 through Sunday Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SunCoast Blood Centers has put out an urgent call for blood.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 24, 2024
SunCoast Blood Centers urgently needs O negative or A negative blood

A Manatee County pregnant woman is in vital need of the blood to save her and her baby.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • February 18, 2026
Sarasota Festival of the Arts™

Looking for exciting activities to add to your calendar? Make sure to visit us on February 28th – March 1st, 2026 for the Sarasota Festival of Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
The town will limit public parking on Broadway Street and North Shore Road for the next few weeks.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2021
Longboat Key to limit north-end beach park starting Monday

The town of Longboat Key will limit public beach parking on Broadway Street and North Shore Road for the next few weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 29, 2009
Commission to take parking garage vote

The Palm Avenue parking garge design/build team is asking city commissioners to consider design changes and three additional stories on the five-level garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 17, 2009
East County Realtor earns top honors

Michelle Crabtree was named Business Woman of the Year by the Sarasota Chapter of Women's Council of Realtors. The organization also has elected officers for 2010.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County Public Works unveiled floor and parking plans for the new Gulf Gate Library at an open house on Feb. 29.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 18, 2012
Public unveiling scheduled for library plans

Sarasota County Public Works and Harvard Jolly Inc. will take questions and comments about the preliminary floor plan and renderings of the Gulf Gate Library project next week.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Letter to the Editor

Ranch growth shows no need to incorporate

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2018
Manatee schools offer open enrollment

School choice for elementary schools runs through March 16.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 20, 2018
John F. "Jack" Perry

John F. “Jack” Perry, of Sarasota, Fla., died March 13, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Jim Brown, the longest-tenured golf coach in Ohio State University history, was announced as the guest speaker at the Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club’s 16th-annual Golf Outing.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2018
Legendary Ohio State golf coach to speak at local tournament

The Buckeyes won 17 Big Ten titles under his tutelage.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
OBITUARY | John Anderson

John Anderson died July 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The "Thunder Road" burger has applewood smoke bacon, American cheese, bourbon barbecue and a sesame bun.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
Burger & Beer joint opens at Mall at UTC

The location will be the company's fourth.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Kay Grimes
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 4, 2014
OBITUARY: Mary Kay Grimes

Mary Kay Grimes, 86, of St. Petersburg and formerly of Longboat Key, died April 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County School District will vote at its meeting tonight, to determine if Justin Terry will be Lakewood Ranch High's next principal.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 10, 2014
School District to decide on Lakewood Ranch High principal

At its meeting from 5:45 to 8 p.m., June 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss if Dr. Justin Terry will take over as the Lakewood Ranch High principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sales of the company's Grand Villa home series will begin in October.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2014
WCI purchases Rosedale homesites

The developer has acquired 150 homesites in The Links at Rosedale.

  • East County
  • News
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