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Pine View senior Kaki France sings the National Anthem before Sarasota Polo Club play March 7.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2021
A Star Spangled Banner day at the Sarasota Polo Club

National Anthem always will play at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Opera is the only opera company in the world to have performed all of Verdi's operas, including "Rigoletto."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 12, 2024
Sarasota Opera renews its vows to Verdi with concert program

The Sarasota Opera revives its fall concerts showcasing the prolific Italian composer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By James Peter |
  • November 8, 2023
Here's the Longboat Key news you might have missed this summer

The long, hot summer saw a "perfect storm," a parking pickle and more record-setting real estate sales.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longtime Anna Maria Island restaurateur Sean Murphy opened eat here last year on Holmes Beach. Murphy plans to open another eat here in November in Sarasota. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 14, 2011
Sean Murphy invites you to 'eat here'

The hard-hit Gulf Coast restaurant industry has a new entry. The recipe is to mix avant-garde with approachable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roughly 80,000 white lights make the Saputo home on Lighthouse Point Drive a sight to behold for anyone driving north over New Pass Bridge and the Publisher's Choice winner. Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara and Katie Hendrick
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • December 19, 2012
Light Up the Keys: Bright Spirits

Longboat Key decks its palms, guard houses, high rises and fences with creative displays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Pirman: "Diving into Nature" opens at Selby Gardens' downtown campus on July 22.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Our View

Longboat can be, should be No. 1; Our Fetish with Inflation: What Others are Saying about Dollar, Gold

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber donated the current Bayfront Park Recreation Center building to the town in the early 1980s. The building once served as the activity center for the former Far Horizons resort. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
Next phase: More discussion on options for community center

Commissioners agree to appoint a committee to explore options for a community center at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility

Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

  • East County
  • News
Chef/proprietor Steve Phelps sears meat in the kitchen at Indigenous.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 19, 2011
EDIBLES: Passion in the kitchen translates to the table

Indigenous starts from its name. The food is as local and native as realistically possible in Florida, not just in the interest of freshness and taste but in using resources wisely and supporting the local community.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Compromise cools issue with code enforcement issue

Robert Nosworthy agreed with Longboat Key Code Enforcement officials that the individual who removed the air-conditioning unit outside his Neptune Avenue property was not permitted to do so.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 28, 2011
City counters British press accounts

The murders of two British tourists in Newtown sparked a rush of tabloid stories, many of which contained unverified accounts of why the men were in that neighborhood and how Sarasota is a 'gangland.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch may be forced to stop using its name because of a provision contained in the property's original land grant.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2011
JEOPARDY

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - Because of original land grants from the Spanish government, Lakewood Ranch may be forced to pay a $5 billion 'territorial payment' or change its name.

  • East County
  • News
At last week's meeting, IDA representatives asked about potential ways to further trim project costs, which put square-foot costs at $220 to $237, but Town Hall officials indicated the proposal was as "bare bones" as possible.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility'

Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

  • East County
  • News
Planners envision retaining the parking facilities from the now demolished Amore.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 9, 2019
Town center: Let market work

The 4.8-acre Amore property is another example of what happens when governments buy land.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
Peridia golf course receives makeover

Peridia Golf and Country Club will close for renovations starting May 5.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Tiger Bay hosts Big Pass dredge showdown

Opponents and supporters of a proposed project to mine the Big Pass shoal for Lido Beach sand squared off at a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club meeting Thursday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
News Briefs

Suspicious incidents cause multiple shutdowns; Rosie O'Donnell purchases Casey Key home; Citizens graduate Sheriff's Office program

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano YouTube star Bethany Mota speaks to Braden River Middle students about bullying, fashion and what's next for her fashion line.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 5, 2014
Social-media star visits local middle school

YouTube personality and fashion designer Bethany Mota, 18, encourages East County students to just be themselves.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of the preferred alternative to the Little Ringling Bridge looking toward the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 26, 2024
Single-span bridge preferred to replace for Little Ringling Bridge

A single bridge to replace the twin spans would cost an estimated $59.1 million. Construction would not begin until 2028.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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