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Peter Berkery submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Megan Workman, Emma Cecil, Kimberley Barr and Madeline Fields  attended Boo Fest last year.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Boo Fest

Children can trick or treat, participate in a costume parade, listen to ghost stories, visit a pumpkin patch and more at the Boo Fest Halloween Festival tonight.

  • East County
  • News
You can now watch airplanes come and go from the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport's Aircraft Observation Area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 19, 2025
Just an observation: I love airplanes

Manatee County and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport open their new Aircraft Observation Area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Centennial celebrations at Sarasota Opera House is part of Visit Sarasota County's promotional efforts to attract visitors to the county in 2026.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2026
Visitors bureau promotes centennial legacy of Sarasota County

Visit Sarasota County will pitch global travel media and encourage locals to take part in centennial celebrations across the city and county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Char Arnold, Ann Williams and Joan Hopkins
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lilly Pulitzer at Bird Key Yacht Club

On Thursday, April 26, Lilly Pulitzer of St. Armands arrived at Bird Key Yacht Club in a pink floral-printed jeep, signature of the brand. The style show featured an array of high-society preppy dresses, blouses and pants from the Spring and Summer lines. Lilly Pulitzer, 443a John Ringling Blvd. is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Incoming Style Show Chair Katie Cornell and former Style Show Chair Rene Brooks
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show

Bird Key Yacht Club's dining room's tables were full and attendees to the style show were anticipating club's members to walk the catwalk. The style show on Thursday, Jan. 26 marks the last for chair Rene Brooks before the change of watch. The clothing featured was from PJ's Boutique at 1443 Main Street, which specializes in colorful jackets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
Vinca Quartet to perform in East County

The group, which is part of the Perlman Music Project, will perform at 7 p.m., tonight, at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 25, 2012
Chamber seeks triathlon volunteers

Volunteers are needed for This year's Longboat Key Triathlon, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new stormwater project will prevent runoff flowing from the beach to the Gulf.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 14, 2011
Stormwater project could lose funding

Residents' worries about the new stormwater retention pond at Siesta Public Beach have held up a pipeline project designed to prevent future beach closures.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Frustrated by false proclamations; Cell towers cause fear for health

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • May 13, 2012
Life Lessons From the Kitchen of Mama Smith

Life Lessons From the Kitchen of Mama Smith

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Janielle Silliman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2018
University Parkway dentists freshen smiles

Lakewood Ranch kids learn about giving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bill Mixon

83-year-old Bill Mixon is one of Manatee County's most famous farmers. Read more about this local icon in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 27, 2012
Siesta Key burglary suspect arrested again

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested again one of two men suspected of burglarizing vehicles at Siesta Key Beach this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • January 29, 2013
TWISS = This Week Is Soooo Sweet!

TWISS = This Week Is Soooo Sweet!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
Our view

Before you vote for that tax

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Itzhak Perlman conducts the 2025 Perlman Music Program Suncoast Celebration Concert.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 24, 2025
Perlman Music Program Suncoast moves to central Sarasota

The winter music program led by virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman is changing venues.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Business Observer

Anna Maria businesses form merchants group; Richard Crawford opens Edward Jones branch; The Columbia Restaurant celebrates 1905 Day; and New martini drink benefits Gulf Coast oil spill victims.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2010
News briefs

Parking garage opening date set; Kathy Baylis will retire from EDC; Public-art project is now complete

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
News Briefs

Jaleski qualifies for commission seat; Longboater reappointed by Governor Scott; Longboat not listed on Conde Nast awards; Progress report

  • Longboat Key
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