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CEO Richard Fletcher, COO Chris Loftus and Chief Nursing Officer Judy Young judged the entrees. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 18, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center staff sweeten up hospital café

Twelve departments participated in a gingerbread house contest this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Neal wrote 39 contracts in September —  a 111% increase over September of 2010.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2011
Neal home sales outpace 2010

Neal Communities wrote 39 contracts in September - a 111% increase from this time last year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
S.T.E.M. grant falls short

Manatee County's $28.7 million grant request placed 22nd nationally.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 19, 2015
Seaplace has a hula of a good time

Residents of Seaplace said Aloha at its Hawaiian party on March 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 16 through July 22, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 29, 2012
Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Master Gardener Lori Walker holds a meeting on site with participants. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2016
Lakewood Ranch community garden sprouts

Already 15 plots have been reserved.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Berriff was interviewed by the Longboat Observer shortly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In the photo, he shows what his filmmaking equipment looked like after it had been in the debris. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Paul Berriff

Paul Berriff was filming an Animal Planet series Sept. 11 in Manhattan, N.Y., when he heard that the North Tower of the World Trade Center had been struck by a plane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 24, 2015
Licensed to chill: Chillounge Night channels circus sensibilities

Licensed to chill: Chillounge Night channels circus sensibilities

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: A slivery thief

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Letters to the Editor

The Observer editorials have changed my opinion; Tips for safe holiday shopping

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
The Translation Link, LLC

Small Business of the Year Rookie Small Business Winner

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 15, 2016
Longboat Chamber mingles after hours

The chamber hosted its holiday business after hours on Dec. 15 at Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 4, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: SUP Paddleboarding Camp

The Sarasota Observer stopped by Spanish Point, in Osprey, to check in with youngsters who recently have taken up the sport of paddleboarding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Frost. File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Business Observer

Four new execs to bolster fast-growth at Datum; Neal breaks ground on Indigo community

  • East County
  • News
 Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Pose-y Perfect

As plant enthusiasts gathered Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar Fëte Ballroom, Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan bloomed with animation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 11, 2012
Firefighters give inside look at emergency response

Longboat Key Fire Rescue gave the public a behind-the-scenes look at how the department handles emergencies at a March 31 open house held at the north station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Preserve Longboat Inc. has rallied opposition to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort referendum with signs and newspaper advertising.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 10, 2017
Foundation of former Viacom chairman plays role in Longboat Key election

The Sumner M. Redstone Charitable Foundation donated more than 37% of the roughly $27,000 raised by a political action committee opposing the Colony referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lam Lum, owner of a Taste of Asia, stands behind the bar of the property he and is wife, Selina, will renovate to open their new restaurant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
A Taste of Asia to leave Village

A week after the Pelican Press reported on the exit of two Siesta Key Village mainstays from the strip, business continues to shuffle with the departure of a couple of new faces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
NEWSBRIEFS

The Ancient Oak Gun Club held its grand opening June 22; Manatee School District names new leadership

  • East County
  • News
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