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Publix held its grand opening on the morning of Thursday, August 18. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's newest Publix opens on State Road 64

The store on the northern edge of Lakewood Ranch features the island deli concept.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 13, 2012
Bradenton Area CVB announces rebranding effort

The CVB will now market the area as "Bradenton/Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key - Florida's West Coast."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2012
Obituary: Marion F. Gange

Marion F. Gange, of Venice, formerly of West Haven, Conn., Dayton, Ohio, and Longboat Key, died May 25. She was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Herrmann
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 15, 2010
Man on the street: Thankful time

We asked Longboaters what they are thankful for this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Saunders is founder and CEO of Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 11, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Michael Saunders & Co. launches mobile website; and Brandon Surline joins St. Armands MS&Co. office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Kasey MacTavish and Mindy McLeod of Oasis Outsourcing at last year's expo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 25, 2017
East Meets West Expo rescheduled for November

The 9th annual business expo will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Magic of Manatee members and East County residents Ellen Linsley and Beverly Whitby join Longboat Key’s Bunny Klein and Bradenton’s Rose Gratta in presenting items to HOPE. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
Neighborhood News

Sorority pledges for cancer cause

  • East County
  • News
Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department wants to see your nature photos.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 19, 2015
Photographers wanted for showcase of Manatee County's 'natural beauty'

Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is sponsoring a new local photography contest for veteran or amateur photographers to showcase the area's natural beauty.

  • East County
  • News
Lt. Col. George Hardy, Brigadier Gen. Scott Wuesthoff and Maj. Gen. Scott Gray sing for the Air Force during the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's 2022 Veterans Day event.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 7, 2023
Longboat to host Veterans Day observance at new Town Center

The town will debut its Town Center Green by honoring local veterans with multiple musical performances and donations from the SRQ Vets campaign.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse donated $100,000 to Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Season of Sharing fund.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2026
Culverhouses prime Season of Sharing with $100,000 donation

Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse have donated $100,000 to the annual Season of Giving fund to directly aid households in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and her husband Roberto Villanueva spent the holiday with Elizabeth Moore at her ranch in Myakka.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 5, 2021
Sarasotans find new ways to celebrate the new year

Locals traded downtown block parties for personal celebrations this New Year's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key has proposed 26 administrative charter amendments be sent to voters in one bunded question come March.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 1, 2017
Longboat charter administrative changes: 26 amendments in one referendum question

Longboat residents may be presented with a referendum question in March that could have sweeping effects on town government: here's what they're proposing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • October 6, 2016
Amendment 1: Bad for the future

This proposed amendment appears to be for solar power. A closer look reveals its true intent is to protect utility companies’ profits.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 5, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A fair fare?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
In "Rooted in Nature," a trio of gargantuan sculptures mimic the roots of Selby’s iconic Moreton Bay fig tree.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 15, 2026
Selby trails Alexander Calder's restless creativity with a stunning exhibition

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' horticultural ode to Alexander Calder's sculptures and mobiles creates an adult playground.

  • Arts + Culture
Daniel Pratt and Jennifer Hackbarth pose in a publicity still for George Balanchine's ballet, "Emeralds," which the Sarasota Ballet will perform April 5-6.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 27, 2024
Sarasota Ballet honors George Balanchine in 'Portraits of Expression'

The company honors the iconic choreographer's 120th birthday with "Emeralds" and "Who Cares?"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 10, 2010
Observer amps multimedia efforts

The Observer continues to strengthen its online efforts after winning an award for 'Best Site Architecture and Overall Design.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon has kicked off enforcement of the Key's new turtle ordinance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Sea turtle enforcement starts with education

Property owners will get time to learn about new turtle-related rules before enforcement begins next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Marine Aquarium offers a livestream of its manatees swimming on its website.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • April 2, 2020
Stay busy, Sarasota : 19 ideas for staying active during self-isolation

The coronavirus pandemic might be keeping us in self-isolation, but that doesn't mean it needs to be boring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susannah Ross and Gina Ford say public input will play a substantial role in guiding a forthcoming bayfront master plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2017
Planners prepare to reshape Sarasota's bayfront

In just eight months, a Boston-area planning firm hopes to have a blueprint for redeveloping the bayfront that everyone can support. How will they get there?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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