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The Sarasota Ballet will perform Sir Peter Wright's "Giselle" Nov. 22-23 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 18, 2024
Sarasota Ballet takes a sentimental journey with 'Giselle'

Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri prepares the company for a ballet she has danced more than 100 times.

  • Arts + Culture
A sign in the north-end Village warns drivers of high water after Hurricane Debby passed Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 6, 2024
See the impact of Hurricane Debby around Longboat Key

Although it didn't experience a direct hit from the storm, Longboat Key still saw flooding, rainfall and heavy winds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
By SCAT or by Uber? A pair of Observer reporters put each to the test on a race from Longboat Key to Downtown Sarasota. (Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer and Lauren Tronstad |
  • October 14, 2022
OnDemand versus Uber: Worth it or a waste of time between downtown and Longboat?

OnDemand by Sarasota County is akin to hiring an Uber but is much less expensive and sometimes requires additional stops.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 3, 2022
A day in the life of a Longboater: Meet TPC's Suzy Brenner

Brenner is the executive director of The Paradise Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Colson Hotel was the first hotel that permitted African-Americans to lodge, and was built for that purpose.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 19, 2024
Colson Hotel fate remains uncertain amid demolition bid

A developer is working with a grassroots effort to preserve the century-old building that was once a haven for Black Americans in the Jim Crow era.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A crew works to repair the wave attenuator on Oct. 25.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 30, 2024
Nathan Benderson Park rebounds after Hurricane Milton damage

The park's wave attenuator took the biggest hit this hurricane season, but all events are full-speed ahead.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High rising senior tight end Cody Kawcak.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Cody Kawcak

The rising senior Braden River High tight end will be a key contributor to the Pirates in the fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rawn Associates designed Klarman Hall at Harvard Business School.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2024
Orchestra names architecture firm for Fruitville Road facility

William Rawn Associates of Boston will lead the design of the planned Sarasota Orchestra Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Opening of St. Regis is not all good news
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • September 5, 2024
Opening of St. Regis is not all good news

Some Longboaters are disappointed in what the St. Regis development could have been.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Front row: Cory Modersohn, Jan Mackell and Mauro Privilegi. Back row: Sherri Kaufman, Harold Kaufman, Alan and Robin Zuckerman at the Seaplace Kentucky Derby Party
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 6, 2024
Longboat Key condos party for Kentucky Derby

Seaplace and Longboat Key Club residents wear their best hats and outfits to watch the 150th Kentucky Derby.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch senior Lucas Anthony lets out a scream after scoring a goal against Venice High on April 27. Anthony had eight goals in the regional quarterfinal win against the Indians.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 29, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse uses internal fortitude to stay alive

The Mustangs have reached the FHSAA Class 2A regional semifinals for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tatyana Sharoubim Stewart, Katherine Harris, Margaret Wise and Dayle Hoffmann
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 21, 2024
Women In Philanthropy of Sarasota announces honorees for its first soiree

The new nonprofit hopes to honor the legacy of charitable women while also inspiring a new generation to get involved with the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stacy Copeland, a rising third grader at Braden River Elementary School, shows off the page she wrote in Spanish about manatees.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
Dual language programs on the rise in Manatee County

Five elementary schools have dual language programs, and the district hopes to expand to middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Where do Longboaters get their Christmas trees?
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 19, 2023
Where do Longboaters get their Christmas trees?

With no on-island tree lots, town residents share their approaches to the Longboat Key tree dilemma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A brightly decorated boat drove through the Marina Jack Yacht Basin area during the 2022 Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2023
The best things to do on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys in November, December, January

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in November, December and January.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Town canals were put into seven groups to help pursue funding sources.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 26, 2024
New surveys will provide updated report on canal conditions

Last year’s pitch to start the canal maintenance program on Longboat Key was met with commission confusion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hurricane Helene left the Lord's Warehouse at the Longboat Island Chapel in disarray.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 24, 2024
Lord’s Warehouse works to reopen next year after Hurricane Helene

After losing 75% of its merchandise, the Lord's Warehouse at the Longboat Island Chapel asks for donations and volunteers to reopen by February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Beach Road, beside Siesta Key Beach, is flooded.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2024
Siesta Key businesses begin recovery after devastating Helene storm surge

Significant flooding left many Siesta Key businesses with work and renovations ahead of them.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch CERT Director of Community Outreach Jim Curran said he wants the organization to be more involved in the community to spread awareness before disaster strikes.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 9, 2024
Busy hurricane season enforces need for community aid

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team will focus on growing awareness before disasters hit.

  • East County
  • News
This empty city-owned lot along Laurel Avenue between Payne Parkway and South Washington Boulevard could become home to a new theater to be developed by the Sarasota Players.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 17, 2024
The Players' new theater heads to South Washington Boulevard

The Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to draft a lease that moves the proposed project outside Payne Park but still includes Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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