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By Observer Staff |
April 23, 2009

Business Observer

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 25, 2023

Disaster prep sales tax holiday begins Saturday

Sales tax will not be collected on a variety of products to help weather the aftermath of a hurricane.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
January 11, 2023

Look forward to these events, storylines from Sarasota sports in 2023

A rundown of what our columnist is looking forward to covering over the next 12 months.

Sarasota
Sports

By Pam Eubanks |
June 8, 2016

Water park proposal goes swimmingly

Manatee Lost Lagoon will resume negotiations with the county to produce a major tourist attraction.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
August 25, 2010

A man reported watching occupants on a 28-foot boat called the 'Scrappy T' run into a wooden dock on the other side of the canal. The accident caused extensive damage to the dock and an underground piling.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 1, 2023

Ferry service between Bradenton, Anna Maria Island to begin by end of 2023

Three initial stops for the Gulf Islands Water Ferry will allow travelers to enjoy the water going from downtown Bradenton to the barrier islands.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 8, 2023

Nonprofit CEO details mission for expansion, operation of Payne Park Auditorium

A subsidiary of The Players Centre for Performing Arts begins its work to raise capital and begin planning to create a venue for local theater groups.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
July 12, 2023

The Paradise Center receives grant to relaunch its volunteer program

New Project Manager Amy Steinhauser reintroduces the Longboat center's volunteer corps to get members more involved.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Louis Llovio |
August 31, 2022

10,000-square-foot retail flex development coming to Bradenton

A group of investors bought the property near I-75 and is building a center to meet demand for flex space.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
December 5, 2018

No good deed goes unpunished

What kind of thanks do you get for investing $600 million and boosting the values of Longboat Key? The same old Longboat thanks.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 31, 2023

Country Club Shores asbestos pipe replacement begins

The multiphase project on Longboat Key will start with Country Club Shores IV and V and will wrap up by early 2025 before proceeding to the final two phases.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 19, 2023

The lights get brighter in Sarasota's Limelight District

An area along Lime Avenue is raising its profile as a home for artists, artisans and small business.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
May 11, 2022

City not swayed by palm exemption in approving tree ordinance update

New standards will apply citywide, with no difference between the mainland and barrier islands.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
September 25, 2020

Sarasota County's vote-by-mail ballots are on the way

Supervisor of Elections urges voters to complete the ballots promptly, then either mail or return them in person to secure drop boxes.

Sarasota
News

By Katie Johns |
July 3, 2018

Happy Paddler kicks off race series

The first in a four-race series to bring the kayak community together will take place at 8:30 a.m. on July 7 at The Happy Paddler at Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer |
April 19, 2022

Maison Blanche on Longboat Key celebrates 20 years

The restaurant, which shares its name with its Parisian predecessor, has built a following over two decades.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
December 4, 2019

Tradition marches forward in Myakka City

Old fashioned fun at annual Myakka Country Christmas Parade

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
December 30, 2021

Florida is the place to be

When Floridians look at the ‘2021 Year in Review,’ while strife was rampant elsewhere, hopefully, Floridians will remember and see that Florida was a lone beacon for freedom. We need to keep it that way.