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Todi Garay in Crisp Waffle Company. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 14, 2021
Crisp Waffle Co. opens on St. Armands Circle

Owner Todi Garay is making liege waffles out of dough rather than batter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 16, 2022
Phyllis Zatkow Ploener

Phyllis Zatkow Ploener, born June 6th, 1934, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 surrounded by her family in Pennsylvania.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Rab'Bee' Shefrin with Savannah Hart and Jacob Shefrin
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • March 5, 2023
Temple Emanu-El gets into character for Purim

The temple hosted its annual Purim Carnival on March 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jordan Leonard performs in "Dance Makers."
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • January 25, 2023
'Dance Makers' reclaims power for underrepresented groups

SCD’s annual choreographer showcase features a world of movement and cultural perspectives.

  • Arts + Culture
Krista Carpenter from Wildlife, Inc. works with Athena, a rescued owl.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2022
Longboat Island Chapel hosts second annual Earth Day Walks and Talks

There were more attendees and more organizations present this year, and talks were more focused on water quality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Workers pump water from the site of a 10-inch pipe break on Bogey Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 20, 2020
Boil-water order set for Longboat neighborhood

The water main break may cause Country Club Shores to have little to no water pressure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open by mid-July.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 24, 2021
Delayed garage doors slow opening of Longboat Key fire station

Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open by July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The potential Longboat Key Community Center would be located in Whitney Plaza's largest building, at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 19, 2023
Manatee County explores transforming commercial space in Whitney Plaza

Manatee County may soon enter a lease to create a community center in Longboat Key, a project that has been in talks for years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 28, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Suspiciously suspicious

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kendall and Lynn Smith sold their home at 618 Owl Way to Robert Caine, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.88 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 19, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 3-7 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Owl Way tops the week's sales at $1.88 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Mayor Ken Schnieir presented potential changes to the town charter before summer break. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2022
Longboat leaders return to public meetings Sept. 12

The budget, charter changes and smoking bans top the list of issues to address.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 23, 2022
Longboat Key congregations come together at interfaith service, reception

About 350 people attended an interfaith service at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 11, 2023
Two men accused of scheme to defraud Manatee County of $1.4 million

One suspect has been arrested by Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives while the other remains at large.

  • East County
  • News
The new St. Regis parking plans sent to Longboat Key staff include some interior changes to impervious surfaces.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 11, 2023
New St. Regis parking plans eliminate garage, expand parking lot

Unicorp National Development’s latest plans for parking at the St. Regis development responded to the community’s opposition to a two-story parking garage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brooke and Hayley Obando show off their national championship jackets and medals.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch cheerleaders stick landing at national championship

New Lakewood Ranch cheerleading team sticks landing at national championship

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners green-lit Raleigh, North Carolina-based Aventon Cos. plans for Aventon Sarasota on the 25-acre property across University Parkway from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2022
SRQ to challenge city's approval of apartments at former kennel club

The Sarasota Bradenton Airport Authority suggests legal action may ensue to block Aventon Sarasota, a 372-unit multifamily complex beneath its noise contour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The fence is being removed from the perimeter of John H. Marble Park in preparation for some major upgrades.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 29, 2023
Manatee County's John H. Marble Park closes for improvements

The Manatee County park closed on May 22 and won't reopen until fall 2024.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key residents worry the proposed mixed-use project will exacerbate traffic in the area.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2020
Siesta Promenade appeal heard in 2nd District Court of Appeal

The plaintiff's attorney argued that Sarasota County commissioners did not follow the proper procedure when approving the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Birthday couple Wayne and Mindy Rollins. Photo by John Revisky.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Unmasking the Opera gala; Fierce, Fabulous and 40; Super Bowl round-up; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
John Brouder and John Bailey tend bar at the Beachplace Super Bowl party.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Super Bowl party

The residents of Beachplace got together to watch Super Bowl XLVII.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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