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The Market on Longboat Key will host its last event on March 11.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 10, 2022
Market on Longboat Key hosts last event

There have been two other events at Town Center Green in 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Woman’s Exchange is going through a period of growth — which has caused concern among some Laurel Park residents who worry increased activity will impact the nearby residential area.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2016
Woman's Exchange moves ahead with plans for growth

As residents continue to contest a proposed addition to the Woman's Exchange building, the nonprofit consignment shop is pursuing multiple tracks of expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
University corridor has own identity

Businesses along the Manatee County side of University Parkway struggle to explain their whereabouts.

  • East County
  • News
TripAdvisor has recognized Siesta Key as the Travelers' Choice Best Beach in 2015.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 25, 2015
TripAdvisor recognizes Siesta Key rentals

The travel website has listed the Sarasota County barrier island among its 13 locations with top rental potential for homeowners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 6, 2017
Save our Seabirds sings donors' praises

Donors gathered at a Siesta Key home for an appreciation event on Nov. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The 11,700-square-foot retail plaza will connect to the Publix store. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Publix shops plan revisions to P&Z

The latest preliminary application includes landscaping and layout changes and states that the plaza's CVS store could be open 24/7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasotans celebrate the split from Manatee County in 1921.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 20, 2021
Year of events planned for Sarasota County centennial

Plans include virtual lectures and walking tours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 2, 2022
Edward K. Christian

Edward K. Christian, 78, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan and Longboat Key, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday August 19, 2022, after a short illness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
 Work progresses on the St. Regis construction this week. This view looks southwest toward the hotel structure.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 12, 2022
St. Regis resort, condo construction is moving on up

Work goes vertical on Longboat Key site of resort and condominiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 2014 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition will run for an additional day this year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 2, 2014
SKVA discusses outdoor displays, upcoming events

The Siesta Key Village Association members voiced continued concern for the enforcement of the proposed amendment change to allow outdoor displays and discussed this year's Sandfest, Crystal Classic and Light up the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Mark and Jane Imperiale have assembled a group of more than 50 bell ringers for the Salvation Army.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2022
Lakewood Ranch volunteers give a new ring to exit strategy

Salvation Army volunteers have fun while ringing the bell at a Publix location in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 7, 2021
Allegiant announces March debut of service to Wisconsin

Twice-a-week flights to Appleton will launch March 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
President and CEO Erin McLeod,  co-Chairwomen Gail Welch and Helen Glaser and speaker June Glaser Schechner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 30, 2020
Senior Friendship Center promotes mission at Blooming Friendships

The event was hosted Jan. 30 at Michael's on the Bay

  • Black Tie
Reclaimed water will be suspended in Manatee County until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2013
Aug. 13: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Murder suspect sentenced to 30 years; County, city buy into homelessness plan; Manatee suspends reclaimed water usage; License cameras rolling on Key; Big budget decisions set for Wednesday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In one of his final official acts as mayor of Sarasota, Erik Arroyo (left) presents outgoing City Commissioner Hagen Brody with a plaque commemorating his service to the city as commissioner and former mayor. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2022
Read the text of Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo State of the City address

Outgoing mayor Erik Arroyo says the state of the city of Sarasota is strong, and getting stronger.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alan Cresto and Robert Rogers helped usher this photography project into a full-blown museum exhibit. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 6, 2022
Ringling hosts student photography exhibit

Many of these students had never touched a camera before. No worries; their eyes still produced fantastic results.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Feet don't fail me now

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The most recent warning was issued after a waterspout was identified offshore near Gulf Gate Estates at 4:58 p.m. Image via National Weather Service.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2020
UPDATE: More tornado warnings issued for Sarasota, Manatee

For the third time today, the National Weather Service is advising those in the affected area to take cover, this time through 5:30 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown told attendees Thursday the town is working to change codes to make it easier to revitalize Key properties.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 25, 2013
Forum discusses Longboat Key revitalization

A panel of six Longboat Key residents and business owners discussed Longboat Key's revitalization issues Thursday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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