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  • In Memoriam |
  • December 27, 2019
Kenny Soderblom

Husband, father, Veteran, musician and friend; who had a love for life, his country and his beautiful wife Leah and wonderful daughter Siri.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
On Sept., 3, Keith Kitchner, an assistant store manager at another store,  helps stock products for the new Lakewood Ranch location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
At its Monday regular workshop, the Town Commission gave unanimous consensus to whittle down the membership of nine planning board members to seven members.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2015
Town will reduce planning board in May

The original plan was to reduce the planning board in June but an expedited plan allows the board to be changed before a joint workshop next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Winter Dreams" is at 4 p.m. Sunday at Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2014
ULI: Impact Statement

One year later, we ask: Was the Urban Land Institute planning study worth it?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 29, 2010
City weighs Van Wezel's options

City leadership is searching for ways, including finding outside management to forming a nonprofit, to reduce the taxpayer subsidy for the arts hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Youth Artists Network Ambassador Teithis Miller with Founder and Artistic Director Maureik Robison — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 5, 2017
An Outlet for Expression: New arts organization focuses on Newtown youth

Youth Artists Network will give youth of color a platform for learning about and showcasing art.

  • Arts + Culture
More than 120 residents attended LBK North’s first meeting of 2017.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 19, 2017
North Longboat residents discuss major issues

While LBK North provided some answers for problems at the north end of Longboat Key, questions remain about how to go about solving them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission also approved amendments to its Comprehensive Plan at Town Hall tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 11, 2011
Maximum millage rate: 1.946 mills

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed not to set the millage rate any higher than 1.946 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 28, 2014
Pettingell named top Coldwell Florida agent

Roger Pettingell was the company's top-ranked agent in Florida in 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katie Zupan has built up her backyard during the pandemic to have a nice area for relaxing. Zupan does not feel rushed to return to her pre-pandemic life.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 17, 2021
Uptick in anxiety not over despite vaccines

Many vaccinated individuals are still feeling uneasy in public. Experts say that feeling may last a bit longer.

  • Health
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses Key issues with the Longboat Observer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer monthly to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 19, 2020
The 12 Rays of COVID-19

Just when we thought there wasn’t one silver lining to 2020, a dozen Lakewood Ranch optimists flipped a switch in the darkness.

  • LWR Life
The St. Regis site is set to include a rooftop bar. Rendering provided by Unicorp.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 30, 2021
St. Regis developers seek town approval ahead of October groundbreaking

Following demolition, deals and deliberations, St. Regis project is on the verge of final approval. Here's what to expect in the next two months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Farmers Market Manager Phil Pagano, center, and Save our Sarasota leader Jude Levy manned a booth at the market’s “Save Pineapple Park” day in July. The market will hold another event focused on Pineapple Park this Saturday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2015
The (final?) push for Pineapple Park

After lengthy discussions regarding the sale of land near Pineapple Park to a developer, the City Commission will consider dedicating that property as parkland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 25, 2014
Town creates fiscal transparency system

A new application on the town's website updates the town's budget daily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 2

Michael Cohen captured this colorful soft fungus on a dead log in South Lido Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tina Anderson. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 16, 2021
No-cook meals to keep you cool this summer

Chef Tina Anderson shares her coolest spreads.

  • Health
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Residents fight whitefly

The tiny insects are bugging Longboaters - and its flora - by impacting palm trees and other plants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 4, 2020
Sarasota Ballet announces digital programs for fall season

The 30th anniversary season's first three programs will be released digitally.

  • Arts + Culture
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