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The Triton Bend property represents a rarity on Longboat Key because it is a developable tract of vacant land. Construction recently began on two of 13 planned homes. File Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Real estate: Lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle

Longboat Key has always had location working in its favor. But can it stay competitive in lifestyle offerings?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 18, 2018
More height or less setback

If town commissioners and planning board members favor highly restrictive codes on such things as setbacks, building heights and open space, they are creating a conundrum. It’s simple math.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene says construction will relieve overcrowding at East County schools.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 12, 2017
Manatee County School district plans construction to accommodate growth

School district gives details regarding future plans for Manatee County's new elementary, middle and high school.

  • East County
  • News
New College-USF: Hey, someone make the case
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 2, 2025
New College-USF: Hey, someone make the case

Ah, yes, the never-ending debate: What to do about New College of Florida and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2024
Allegiant announces eight new routes at SRQ

The new Allegiant flights coincide with the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Albie Frank, Claire Spivack, Andy Frank and Stewart Spivack
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chinese New Year

Members and guests at the Chinese New Year dinner at Longboat Key Club and resort on Friday, Jan. 20 wished each other Xin Nian Kuai Le (Happy New Year)! Some attendees were dressed in red, others were in traditional Chinese apparel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This week’s FYI Friday features news about a new Whole Foods, another Siesta Key beach distinction and more!
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 19, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Art Center Sarasota holds its Creative Kids/Emerging Artists camp each week throughout the summer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - Arts

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
President Gordon Michalson with Chairman of the Presidential Search Committee Robert M. Johnson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 10, 2012
Donal O'Shea announced as new President of New College

At the March 10 New College of Florida Board of Trustees Meeting, it was announced that Donal O'Shea was selected by the Presidential Search Committee to become the new President. Upon the confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors, he will become the fifth President of New College.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch officials announced today new home sales in the community are up 35% compared to the same time last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2012
New home sales up in Lakewood Ranch

First quarter 2012 new home sales are up 35% compared to last year.

  • East County
  • News
Before the ribbon cutting, a handful of customers waited outside for the new Goodwill to open. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 15, 2013
New Honore Goodwill opens

The opening is part of Goodwill Manasota's overall rebranding effort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • June 18, 2012
Bard and Mustache take experimental strokes on new EP

Bard and Mustache take experimental strokes on new EP

  • Arts + Culture
"They always ask you back," Eric Collins says of Richard Hopkins' loyalty to performers. " … And I think the public kind of likes that. In a way, they start feeling like they really know someone."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 17, 2012
HE WHO WANDERS: Eric Collins

Actor Eric Collins has become a seasonal Sarasotan. He's been performing on Florida Studio Theatre's stages since 2008, and he's back again for FST's run of 'Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
SIDELINES

Braden River girls set new school records; Braden River prepares for sandbox tourney; Pirates to host 5K run/walk; Cardinal Mooney Cougars tame ODA Thunder

  • East County
  • Sports
The couple finishes a piece and rests it on a stand.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 29, 2020
Surf's Up: Sarasota couple launches surfboard table company

Richard and Gina Brahs put together custom tables in the shape of surfboards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
With Muse, the new restaurant at The Ringling, Patrick Seidensticker is ready elevate Sarasota's notion of how museum food can be.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 9, 2015
Muse: The Art of Food

Meet Muse, the new culinary voice of The Ringling

  • Arts + Culture
Andrea Dasha Reich
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
Depth Perception: An artist's quest for dimension

Working in the unusual medium of epoxy resin, Andrea Dasha Reich digs below the surface.

  • Arts + Culture
The Half Shell Oyster Bar, which has made its home on Main Street and Links Avenue for a little more than a year, is moving.
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 20, 2013
Tidbites

Rumors abound; Location, location, location; Carmel Cafe offers three-course prix-fixe; Perfectly picturesque; and Itsy-bitsy tidbites.

  • Arts + Culture
Samantha Bennett and George Nickson, co-founders and co-artistic directors of ensembleNewSRQ.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 5, 2021
The expanding musical universe of ensemblenewSRQ

The co-founders of the contemporary music organization continue to redefine people's perceptions of new music.

  • Arts + Culture
The outdoor patio space doubled in size after Sips began leasing its second space.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 29, 2024
Sips marks one year on Longboat with gelato shop expansion

The new gelato spot, a sister business of Longboat Key coffee shop Sips, opens March 1 in Whitney Plaza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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