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Back: Commissioner Penny Gold, Commissioner Gary Coffin, Commissioner B.J. Bishop, Commissioner Debra Williams, Commissioner Sarah Karon. Front: Vice Mayor Mike Haycock, Mayor Ken Schneier
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 24, 2024
Potential Longboat projects include flooding fixes, new rec center

At the latest strategic planning retreat, Longboat Key town commissioners talked about future major projects and reviewed the town’s initiatives for 2025-2026.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alice Tully Hall rendering by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 9, 2023
Six firms remain in the running to design the SPAC

Four European and two U.S.-based architecture firms are semifinalists for the job of designing the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center. The candidates will be narrowed to three in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner 07.08.10

The suspect(s) entered the liquor store section of the grocery store and selected a bottle of vodka. The suspect(s) rendered a $100 bill as payment. The inexperienced clerk utilized the counterfeit detection pen on the bill, and it did not react to the counterfeit bill.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Subcommittee compiles list of goals

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review a goals list that a subcommittee placed in the town's Vision Plan for possible implementation. The goals, which were submitted by a wide range of groups and individuals, must be discussed at the 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Berkely and his wife, Nancy. Photo courtesy of Plymouth Harbor
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2016
Sky was the limit for Joe Berkely

The Plymouth Harbor resident reached soaring heights as a pilot and newspaper owner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Kay Lyvers vaults over the bar. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch pole vaulters explain their success in a unique sport

Two Mustangs have the change to medal in the event at the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
Burt Herman and Guy Eby during a book signing of Herman's book at Ormond Beach.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 3, 2018
Sarasota resident Burt Herman publishes book about pilot who saved his life

A near death encounter and a meeting with his hero inspired Burt Herman to write a book about the incident that saved hundreds of lives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Built in 1967, the home at 7 Winslow Drive has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,075 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2021
Longboat Shores home sells for $1.76 million

Property on Winslow Place is highest seller on Longboat Key for the week of Nov. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"You can't overstate the importance music has had in our lives," says Bharat Chandra. "It's what brought us together, what brought us to Sarasota, what brought us our daughter."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 3, 2010
Encore Performance

Musicians Bharat and Anne Chandra are bridging Sarasota's generation gap by providing kids and elders with a common artistic purpose.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Susan Benjamin, The Education Center's biographical historian who is praised for her engaging presentations about the lives of some of the industry's most famous musicians, turns her attention to Billy Joel, Gene Kelly and Bob Fosse this season.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2026
Education Center dives into the stories and music of Billy Joel

Biographical historian Susan Benjamin teams up with singer Jay O'Brien to celebrate the life and times of the Piano Man at their latest presentation with The Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 7, 2019
New College serves up New England dishes at clambake

New College Foundation's 41st clambake was held Nov. 7 at the bayside campus.

  • Black Tie
Motorists pass under the new pedestrian-activated lights at the roundabout under construction that will connect State Road 64, Grayhawk Blvd. and Pope Road in eastern Manatee County. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 11, 2021
Greyhawk Roundabout construction hits home stretch

FDOT ready to chalk up its second of three roundabouts on S.R. 64.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2022
Tight real estate market in Sarasota, Bradenton gets tighter

Closed sales lower than February 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 11, 2022
Athletes assemble for beach volleyball weekend on Siesta Key

The SSOVA beach volleyball tournament was held July 9-10 on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thursday's special meeting will also include a broader discussion of the city-county relationship in advance of a November joint meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2015
City to discuss life after CRA at special meeting

On Thursday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss the county’s sudden decision to end the downtown Community Redevelopment Area — and how to adjust for the loss of what officials viewed as a crucial funding mechanism.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Our View: Common sense teacher pay

The ongoing controversy over teacher merit pay is understandable. After all, teachers have been allowed to get pay raises and maintain job security each year with almost no accountability.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Siesta Beach Pavilion has been a focal point for the public beach since it was dedicated in 1960. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota County History Center.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Hidden wall enables building modifications

The discovery of a Siesta Beach Pavilion wall long hidden by structural additions will enable the county to modify the historic building without having to elevate it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Emily "Mimi" Aftandilian holds Sabrina, Sasha and Little Spencer on a recent Saturday afternoon at PetSmart Sarasota.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 10, 2011
Feline fancy

Emily Aftandilian, founder of Mimi's Rescue, has rescued and placed more than 1,000 kittens and cats in permanent homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 10, 2017
Film Review: 'Hero'

Sam Elliott shines in this touching film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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