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The Publix store at 525 Bay Isles Parkway in Longboat Key implemented curbside pickup service on Saturday, April 11.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Publix launches curbside delivery

Publix has taken several steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Longboat Key Fire Association visited Oak Park School to pass out teddy bears. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2018
Fire Association tops nice list

The Longboat Key Fire Association adopted Oak Park School this year, and even paid a visit with fireman Santa Claus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Scott talking to a group of Freshman at Sarasota Military Academy.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Gov. Scott visits Sarasota Military Academy

Rick Scott talking to a group of Freshman at Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2010
Sarasota Open returns to Longboat Key Club

The USTA/ATP men's tennis tournament will take place from May 8 through May 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 2, 2011
Masterworks Showcase features luxury living

The second day of the Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Showcase 'A Frolic on Bird Key and St. Armands,' will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Letters to the Editor

IPOC should sue Longboat Key Club and Resort parties; The Grinch paid a visit to St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 7, 2014
Your Neighbor: Sue Reese

For the past 10 years, Sue Reese has hosted a program called 'Travel Talk' on a nonprofit TV station, Berks Community Television, near her hometown of Reading, Pa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cape Coral's John Svidroniv IV paints himself green as a goblin for the Sarasota Medieval Fair, where creatures of all shapes and sizes gather for a magical day.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 7, 2025
Sarasota Medieval Fair returns with themed weekends all November

Live performances, vendors, food, costumes and more bring fair goers into another world.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Larry Thompson has served as president of Ringling College of Art and Design since 1999.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2025
Ringling College president announces retirement plans

Larry Thompson will continue to serve through the 2025-26 academic year, planning to step down in May 2026.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jenny Townsend, the owner of Music Compound MAN, says the music lounge will be a place for students to relax before lessons as well as to perform. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 15, 2022
Music Compound set to open new location in east Bradenton

Braden River Business Park facility will join the Music Compound's original Sarasota location.

  • East County
  • Business
Becky Sirigotis of Michael Saunders and Co., Chamber Board Chairman Tammy Halstead and Georgina Clamage of Michael Saunders and Co. at August'    s Networking at Noon.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 28, 2016
Your Calendar: Networking at Noon

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Danny and Madison Schork at last year's Taste of St. Armands.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 28, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tracy Michelle Arnold plays an editor caught in a battle of wills and journalistic standards between a meticulous fact-checker (Derek Speedy, left) and a celebrated narrative journalist (Gene Weygandt). Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 29, 2020
“The Lifespan of a Fact” wages war of the words at Asolo Rep.

Play questions the relationship between style and substance in news

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Christina Unkel was named the club president of Super League Tampa Bay on July 15.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2023
Sarasota's Unkel selected as team president of Super League Tampa Bay organization

Christina Unkel, a former FIFA referee, has spent 15 years working at the highest levels of the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Trespassing on private property led to the placement of a sign near the Gulfside Road beach access.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 19, 2023
New sign raises access concerns for beach walkers

A sign was recently placed reminding pedestrians of private property near the Gulfside Road public beach access on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seventh-grader Katie Love unhinges a knob from an old cabinet door.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 28, 2015
Haile Middle School opens furniture store, The Storm Cellar

Haile technology teacher Maureen Hudson teaches her students crafting and business.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy Mirella Martinelli
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 11, 2018
‘Frenemies’ promises to challenge American perception of Cuba

Florida filmmakers Mirella Martinelli and Elizabeth Coffman are revealing how people raised in the U.S. perceive Cuba first-hand with Sarasota-made documentary "Frenemies."

  • Arts + Culture
Samantha Flores and Kyle Vaske play with the front ensemble during the Pride of Parrish Marching Band's performance of its show Flourish. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2021
Parrish Community High marching band kicks off inaugural season

Pride of Parrish Marching Band sees success in its first year of high school competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
BUSINESS OBSERVER: 03.11.10

Home-Tech founder Steve Marino recently announced plans to build a two-building, 20,000-square-foot complex in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Palm Aire's new general manager, Joe Rassett, talks with Kyle Bourassa, the assistant golf professional at the country club's shop. Rassett is already working on his first major event at the country club: the 2015 ISPS Handa Cup.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 9, 2015
Waterlefe general manager heads for bigger greens

The former PGA professional started his new position at Palm Aire Tuesday, Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
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