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Michael Drake submitted this sunrise photo, taken in the Village on the north end of the Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Weekly Winner Double Vision

Michael Drake submitted this sunrise photo, taken in the Village on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The City Commission gathered for a special remote meeting to discuss the proposed mask ordinance.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 29, 2020
Sarasota City Commission approves mask requirements

In a 4-1 vote, the commission adopted an ordinance mandating face coverings when social distancing is not possible in public settings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling College fundraisers and supporters break ground on the city block on the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Way and Cocoanut Avenue.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 22, 2015
Ringling College breaks ground on Soundstage

Filmmaker Roman Coppola, college president Larry R. Thompson and Sarasota mayor Willie Shaw and more were on hand to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Sarasota film.

  • Arts + Culture
CDD Vicechairman John Brocki suggested the board also consider other plants around the community's ponds, instead of allowing sod to grow to the water's edge, because the grass clippings from mowing gets into the water and encourages algae.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 29, 2015
Waterlefe considers carp for lakes

The Golf and River Club's water bodies are suffering from invasive species and algae infestation.

  • East County
  • News
It's "The Mole," baby! Photo via Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 8, 2021
Binge Blog: Pluto TV is your new nostalgia hit

A Sarasotan lands on CBS reality show "Big Brother," and is competition show "The Mole" being revived?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chet Chmielewski submitted this sunset photo, taken at Bayport Beach and Tennis Club on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Weekly Winner: Grandstanding Gulf

Chet Chmielewski submitted this sunset photo, taken at Bayport Beach and Tennis Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
KB Belton is the new head football coach at The Out-of-Door Academy. Photo courtesy ODA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 20, 2020
New ODA football coach wants to continue recent success

K.B. Belton moves up from offensive coordinator to replace Chris Kempton.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bitsy Robertson, Marilynn Koach and Scottie Addy confer at an early Junior Welfare League organizational meeting prior to incorporation on March 26, 1957.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2017
Six decades of service

On its 60th anniversary, Junior League of Sarasota members prove to be concerned with more than pearls and cocktail dresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sandra Herr submitted this sunset photo, taken on Gulfshore Road on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Weekly Winner: Relaxation Technique

Sandra Herr submitted this sunset photo, taken on Gulfshore Road on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Workers began on routing electricity for the temporary trailer just north of the existing Station 92.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 1, 2020
Longboat Key firefighters prepare to use temporary south-side fire station

A rebuilt Station 92 is scheduled to open in April 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This year’s Farm City Week will celebrate 500 years of Florida agriculture.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 5, 2013
Manatee County proclaims Farm City Week

November 14-22 will recognize the importance of domestic agricultural production, a $500 million industry in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Candidate paperwork was due by noon today at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 19, 2012
Town to have three commission races

Mayor Jim Brown and commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans will face challengers in March 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Pilates Body studio with two reformers in the left foreground and Gyrokinesis equipment on the right. Courtesy photo
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 3, 2014
Pilates offers proven health benefits

Although interest in Pilates has burgeoned, it is clearly more than a fad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Chapman has maintained her belief that she did not violate any laws by attending a meeting with constituents in 2013.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2016
No Sunshine violations in Chapman case, judge rules

After a prolonged legal battle, a judge has concluded that Commissioner Susan Chapman did not violate the state Sunshine law in 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Massimiliano Marra submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Weekly Winner: The Red Eye

Massimiliano Marra submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2009
Key Club makes its case

If the town of Longboat Key rejects the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s proposed $400 million Islandside redevelopment and expansion, the club’s property will deteriorate, property values Key-wide will fall and jobs and businesses will continue to contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling College of Art & Design President Larry Thompson, flanked by New College President Donal O’Shea and other university heads, announces the formation of the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 5, 2016
Multiversity Theory: College partnership receives $75,000 boost

Three foundations have announced support for the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, which will allow students to take classes at multiple local universities — among other goals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sue Steverson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach on Bradenton Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sneak Peak

Sue Steverson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Edgar Montes took this photo Sept. 5, on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Weekly Winner: Moderate Chop

Edgar Montes took this photo Sept. 5, on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 26, 2015
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