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Crews have installed the base of the new street lights near Gulf of Mexico Drive and Sloop Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 19, 2021
Village residents ask for decorative street lights

The town of Longboat Key is planning to stick with the commission-approved street lights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 17, 2010
Apple Jelly aims to stop the jiggles

Apply Jelly Studios offers fun new ways to spice up your workout.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pine View School junior Gen Pagan is a captain for her high school girls lacrosse team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Manasota Lacrosse Club forges friendships

The Manasota Lacrosse Club started a high school girls lacrosse team last year and now is looking for additional girls to fill the team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marcia Jean Taub and Katherine Harris
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 16, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Handsome is as handsome does; Nothing to cry about; A friend in need ...

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 20, 2012
TIDBITES

New restaurant features homey setting; Chef Lum is creating new 'tastes of Asia'; Beach Bistro named a top restaurant

  • Arts + Culture
An above ground pool with plastic sides will have 10 competitive lanes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2019
Pool project goes to higher level in Lakewood Ranch

New aquatics center will get plastic, above-ground pool in Lakewood Ranch, APRIL FOOLS.

  • April Fools
Braden River coach Curt Bradley talks to his team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2017
New playoff system points in right direction

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Stylist Katie McCaskill gives stylist Tyla Goings a "French Kiss" blowout, which is characterized by a great deal of bounce and "fun curls." Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 14, 2016
New business ready to blow beauty-lovers away

Blow La La pampers clients with a new way to get ready for a night on the town.

  • Black Tie
Monaca Onstad, SMR's director of community relations, visits with Gary Balch, the co-owner of Maggie's Seafood, at The Market.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2018
SMR exec produces with successful farmers market in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns & John McGuire |
  • June 28, 2017
Zota Beach Resort officially open for business

Zota Beach Resort welcomes its first guests with grand opening on June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 25, 2014
Main Street bar clears first hurdle

Plans for a Paddy Wagon in the 1500 block of Main Street, in addition to other nightlife proposals, have received an early seal of approval from downtown residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“[title of show]” runs through March 8, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 22, 2015
Theater Review: '[title of show]'

FSU Conservatory's ‘[title of show]’ takes audiences on a funhouse ride in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
David Quintano
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 27, 2025
Army vet receives refurbished car through NABC Recycled Ride program

David Quintano says the vehicle, refurbished by Crash Champions Sarasota, will shorten his two-hour commute to work, to 10 minutes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lobster Dutchess features a whole Maine lobster stuffed with shrimp, scallops, crab and lobster meat, baked in buttery stuffing with Parmesan and a splash of sherry. Seafood Portugal combines lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp and sausage over pasta.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 30, 2025
Lobster Pot infuses New England tradition with Portuguese pizazz

The Medeiros family blends their Massachusetts past and Portuguese ancestry at the Siesta Key Village restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Academic Center and entrance to New College of Florida. The college was ranked as a top value.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 6, 2013
Princeton Review ranks New College as a top value

The appearance continues a five-year run of recognition for New College.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 28, 2025
Sand Bucket List: Must-Try Adventures for a Sun-Soaked Summer

Here are the absolute must-do activities, must-visit spots and must-see sights to make this summer in Sarasota and Manatee counties unforgettable!

  • Sarasota
Sponsored Content
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 28, 2021
Sarasota's mask mandate takes full effect Monday morning

Measure would send students home for non-compliance with rule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Cops Corner

Police pulled over a man driving a four-door, silver Jeep. The man was driving in and out of his lane, and police issued him a ticket for driving with a suspended driver's license.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2009
Town Commission meets for regular workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission met Thursday, Oct. 15, for a regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Matt Ambrosino

The Observer spotlights Manatee East Little League pitcher Matt Ambrosino.

  • East County
  • Sports
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