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Every space in La Chic Bohème is artistically designed, such as the tile.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2024
Spa retreat featuring salt room, infrared sauna opens in Waterside Place

La Chic Bohème perseveres through construction delays to offer a unique experience.

  • East County
  • Business
Longboat Key resident Patrice Fanning started off serving as an officiant for friends, and she is now expending her work into an official business.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 11, 2026
Longboaters in love can keep it local with new wedding officiant business

Longboat Key resident Patrice Fanning recently started her new business, Forever without Borders, to offer wedding officiant services here or wherever couples need her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Father Robert Dziedziak
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 22, 2020
Longboat Key pastor getting to know his parish

Father Robert Dziedziak came to Longboat Key's St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church as the pandemic started.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An aerial view of Longboat Key, looking north from the southern tip. Jack Elka.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Our View: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have. Because what we have is a truly stunning amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Jewish foundation announces director; Center for Faith and Freedom accepting applications; Embracing Our Differences receives $15,000 grant

  • Sarasota
  • News
Will Luera, Sarah Durham, and Kyle Van Frank compose the Triple Play production.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 22, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre rolls out distance-conscious improv show

The “Triple Play” show debuted June 19.

  • Arts + Culture
Workers began on routing electricity for the temporary trailer just north of the existing Station 92.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 1, 2020
Longboat Key firefighters prepare to use temporary south-side fire station

A rebuilt Station 92 is scheduled to open in April 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City workers repair a bench in Bayfront Park on Wednesday, April 8. Parks and recreation staff members are among the Sarasotans still working essential jobs during the statewide COVID-19 shutdown.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
COVID-19 presents challenges for Sarasota workers

From those who lost their job to essential personnel who must work in-person during a public health crisis, coronavirus is taking its toll on local laborers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to staff there are more than 700 short-term rentals operating throughout the city in neighborhoods such as Arlington Park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 10, 2024
Vacation rental ordinance expanded citywide

The registration period for short-term rentals in Sarasota will be July 1 to Oct. 31, and the new law will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ginger Collins, the principal of Southeast High School, is thrilled to be adding Korissa Erdman, a University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee graduate, to her staff. Erdman will teach math.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2024
USF, Manatee schools partner to address teacher shortage

Eight University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee students will start their careers with the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Yacht Club Executive Chef Bruce Bailey adds the finishing touches to his signature steak dish.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 30, 2025
Leaders at Sarasota Yacht Club share insight into 100 years of success

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a menu at this club that has served the community for 100 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Downs races to the finish line.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: New Balance Free 5K Fun Run

Runners started the New Year off with a race at New Balance Sarasota's Free 5K Fun Run Saturday, Jan. 4 The race was the kick-off event of New Balance's Free 5K Fun Run Series that continues through May 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our View: Effective sales 'prevention'

Mention the word "parking" to Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, and you're likely to see flames and smoke spewing from her eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Talk about a hot topic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee County Animal Services division chief Sarah Brown takes a moment with Pelican, a dog that's available for adoption. Pelican was one of 95 dogs under the agency's care during last Monday's visit. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • September 29, 2021
Conditions at Palmetto animal shelter sparks drive to build in Lakewood Ranch area

Days could be numbered for Manatee County's Palmetto animal facility.

  • East County
  • News
The boathouse would be constructed just behind these docks on shore at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2022
County approves $20M for indoor sports complex at Benderson Park

The two-story complex at Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park is planned to have a boathouse on the bottom and basketball/volleyball courts above.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 27, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not welcome

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Best of Cops Corner

Drugs, DayGlo thongs, dogs on the beach - they're all part of the beat for Longboat Key police. As usual, officers handled cases that ranged from serious to strange and sometimes silly. Here are our favorite Cops Corners from the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker presents his recommended budget to county commissioners June 2.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
Proposed budget gives public safety a boost

Expected increase in property taxes lead to increase in Sheriff's Department deputies.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lauren Bucci, Sam Lastinger, Kristen Bucci and Ray and D’Arcy Arpke, of Euphemia Haye at last year's lawn party.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 23, 2016
Your Calendar: Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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