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"Knock Me A Kiss" runs through Feb. 8, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 25, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Knock Me A Kiss'

Charles Smith's 'Knock Me a Kiss' - the current Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production - considers the gigantic damage W.E.B. Du Bois did to his only daughter, Yolande.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 536 N. Spoonbill Drive recently sold for  $2.25 million. Built in 1963, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,757 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 15, 2018
North Spoonbill Drive home sells for $2.25 million

Residential real estate transactions from July 30 and Aug. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Mary and Jym Agen
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Monster Mash

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Halloween at the annual Monster Mash dinner, Saturday Oct. 26. Attendees went all out with creations ranging from classic costumes to more original Sarasota references. The evening started with cocktails in the bar and followed with a spooky dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
OUR VIEW: Public education fatally flawed

American culture apparently has embedded the idea, irrevocably, that the education of our children is an obligation of the State.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2010
Longboat Key Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 5 through March 11, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 23, 2009
Coastal Orthepedics opens surgery center

The new 10,000-square-foot Lakewood Ranch center will offer outpatient options for orthopedic and pain management patients.

  • East County
  • News
The new Longboat Key Publix opened in December 2012, eight months after the old store closed. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2014
Longboat Key Publix pharmacy opens

The pharmacy opened approximately 16 months after the store's completion, due to an agreement with CVS.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Don Bruns, Ward Larsen and H. Terrell Griffin joke around at the Mystery Mingle.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 31, 2011
Mystery writers sit down to share words of creative wisdom

When it comes to writing a mystery novel, several local authors, who attended the Mystery Florida Conference last weekend, admitted they draw most of their ideas from everyday life.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 7150 Longboat Drive E.recently sold for $1,845,000. Built in 1950, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,956 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 12, 2018
Longbeach home sells for $1,845,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 27-31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Bruce Lehman submitted this sunset photo, taken from a condo overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At the Longboat Key Town Commission's statutory meeting Monday, newly appointed Mayor Jim Brown, left, presents outgoing Mayor George Spoll with a plaque that expresses the town’s gratitude for his years of service. Photo by Dora Walters.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Brown takes mayor's chair

Commissioner Jim Brown becomes mayor for the first time. Commissioner David Brenner is elected as vice mayor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Diocese of Venice purchased 63 acres at the northeast corner of Lorraine Road and The Master's Avenue for $3.5 million.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2014
Diocese purchases land

The Diocese of Venice has purchased 63 acres of property for a potential church site in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Built in 1944, this Casey Key home sold for $3.3 million. It has two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,603 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 23, 2017
Casey Key home sells for $3.3 million

Real estate transactions for Feb. 6-10.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 11, 2016
Cops Corner 5.12.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Braden River's Gina Simone, front, stops mid-hike for a snack break with Manatee's Nadia Molina, left behind. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2016
Cadets hike trail to leadership

JROTC cadets bear down during Appalachian Trail hike.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.9.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jack Rosenberg submitted this photo of an anhinga with its catch at Myakka River State Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Weather: East County

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stan Singer submitted this photo, taken from Beachplace on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 21, 2009
Marketable value

The Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center is the company's oldest operating store. It will move to a new location in late 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2015
Fire district honors employees

The East Manatee Fire Rescue District recognized 22 employees during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting last night.

  • East County
  • News
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