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Newtown was established in 1914.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2024
Newtown earns listing in National Register of Historic Places

The district is now the largest Black historic district in Florida, according to the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Al Van Iten helps out shopper Jenny Phillips with her purchase of a teak shower set at the Royal Rummage Sale. Van Iten said he appreciates helping out the charitable effort while getting to meet interesting people.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 9, 2026
Crowds come out en force for Royal Rummage Sale

The fundraiser sale at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church saw pre-opening lines extending to Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Martha Jepsky and Rebel Jackson say The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle is a great place to build community and support a great cause.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 1, 2026
Lake Club Women's Giving Circle wine event raises funds with taste

Uncorked and On the Rocks fuels the group's charity given, which totaled more than $100,000 in 2025.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Our View

It's all about performance

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: 24 hours in Sarasota

President and his team stayed on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul A. Budick of Bradenton shows off his rare 1962 Corvette convertible, complete with its original golden grille.
  • By James Peter |
  • May 6, 2023
Corvette show dazzles on St. Armands Circle

Car enthusiasts displayed 174 Corvettes from a variety of eras on Saturday during the 25th annual Corvettes on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty Huston
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 7, 2011
Neighbors: Betty Huston

Everyone whom 94-year-old Betty Huston passes while riding her three-wheel bike from Twin Shores to Publix gives her a wave.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Anne Bowie, second from left, thinks the Arlington Park neighborhood can help lead a push for effective affordable housing solutions in Sarasota. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2020
Residents, activists to discuss housing strategies

The Jericho Project and the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association are hosting an event to identify actions that could help create a more affordable housing supply.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daily Headlines personality Emily Walsh enjoys shooting clays at Ancient Oak Gun Club in July.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Odd hobbies every Sarasotan should try

Sarasota isn't all about fishing and golf anymore.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 6, 2010
Paid parking reconsidered

City commissioners are asking downtown groups for their opinions on supporting parking operations with ad valorem taxes or paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2012
Tourist-development taxes up in 2012

Tourist-development tax collections are up on Longboat Key and throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties in the first months of 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 31, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: Q&A with OLIVIA BONO

PREEN & CHIC: Q&A with OLIVIA BONO

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Author Alan Cross signs his newly released second book, "Tales from the Island: The Kingfish Boat Ramp Murders," on Sept. 13 at Three Island Monkeys.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 16, 2025
Local author aims to shed light on cold-case murders

Writer Alan Cross visited Longboat Key's Three Island Monkeys for a signing event for his second published work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Cops Corner

8 p.m. - 4300 block of Drake Boulevard E. Information. The complainant reported unknown person(s) entered her yard and took a skateboard ramp valued at $250. There were no witnesses to the incident and no evidence was left behind. The complainant was issued a case number and was advised to call is she had any additional information. She later called back to advise that she had found the skateboard ramp around the corner from her home in the 4300 block of 56th Avenue Terrace E. When the responding deputy arrived at the suspect residence, the owner stated his son took the skateboard ramp because he thought the complainant moved and left it in the yard. The complainant is moving out of her residence, but she did respond and picked up the ramp.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Dylan Jones and Paul Hutchinson perform in “Sight Unseen." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 9, 2018
‘Sight Unseen’ wrestles with artistic identity at the Players Centre

A talented cast conveys a passionate sense of the human heart in this conflict-ridden play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Skunks have raised a stink.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2019
Skunk preserve raises stink in Myakka City

Skunk preserve raises stink in Myakka City APRIL FOOLS.

  • April Fools
River Strand's Bonnie and Manoj Mathew stand between two of the crew members. John Pallasch is on the left and Joe Leach is on the right.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 29, 2026
River Strand couple hosts fundraiser for nonprofit Foar the Brave

Two veterans and two civilians are preparing to row 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean in June.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joe McElmeel and Scott Gray stand in front of gifts donated by the Republican Club of Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2020
The nice list: Longboat groups turn up the cheer

Your friends and neighbors helped out a lot during this holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • August 11, 2021
Don’t close the door on Siesta Key

Let’s be generous, welcoming and consistent.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 5, 2012
My View: Clip those 'golden parachutes'

We need a complete re-start on the contracts given to top government employees. These ridiculous buyout packages for administrators at taxpayer expense must stop.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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