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Mayor Jim Brown and others are worried that if insurance costs keep going up for Key properties, it will scare off potential buyers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
Aug. 14: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Property insurance rates continue to rise; In the Kitchen with: The Bijou Cafe; Bayside packs gifts for Zimbabwe; Premier Sotheby's records milestone sale

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chef Jeremy Thayer and Chef Steve Phelps
  • By James Peter |
  • May 22, 2023
Local chefs gather at St. Armands Daiquiri Deck for book-signing

The recently released cookbook "Cooking with Friends" brings together recipes from standout chefs from the city, region and across the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After a summer resod in 2021, broad swaths of dirt have returned to the Bayfront Park dog park.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 3, 2022
Longboat Key accepts $123,000 for dog park artificial turf

The park's shade trees are a big draw but also hinder growth of natural grass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2020
Andrew Novak wins the 2020 Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

It is the 24-year-old's first professional victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joe Martinez is a lifelong musician who now will be the conductor of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 7, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble welcomes new conductor

Lakewood Ranch's Joe Martinez says he will challenge his talented ensemble.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 28, 2020
Fiesta! series kicks off at Benderson Park

Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota-area residents have funky Friday fun

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gary Saunders reads some records on the beach.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 22, 2023
Longboat Luau is a labor of love on WSLR

Gary Saunders returns to the radio after a 30-year hiatus. The Ho Dad is live and in color from the Monkey Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Drake, the Longboat Key Historical Society’s president, stands in front of the cottage that now houses the organization’s extensive collection of artifacts.
  • By Patricia Horwell |
  • May 3, 2023
Longboat Key Historical Society gives new life to the past

The organization’s new location at Longboat Key’s Town Center will serve as a museum showcasing archives, artifacts and historical objects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 7, 2020
Del Webb walk-a-thon raises nearly $20,000 to fight breast cancer

Participants at the first annual Del Webb Women's Club breast cancer walk-a-thon were mask-laden and socially distanced

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Guests have the opportunity to meet characters related to the prom's theme. This year, guests will meet Beast, Mrs. Potts and other "Beauty and the Beast" characters.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 9, 2023
Night with the Stars Prom to return to Bradenton for those with disabilities

After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, the prom is back at Woodland Community Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
News Briefs

Observer names associate publisher; MTC students show off skills

  • East County
  • News
Signs that remind students to wear masks may be a thing of the past if an optional policy takes effect July 1. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 18, 2021
School mask policy could shift to optional July 1

Superintendent aims to hold off on changes until school year ends.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Seaward Development has bought the Mira Mar building on Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 25, 2023
Mira Mar building sold for $17M to developer

The historic downtown Sarasota building on Palm Avenue has sold to a local developer after safety concerns and an inability to get a demolition permit killed the previous deal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom and Ann Charters, Connie and Allen Carlson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 1, 2010
'Men Who Cook' Kick Off Party

'Men Who Cook' Kick Off Party

  • Black Tie
Kaiden and mom Julie with nurse midwife Sarah Nicola
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2023
Sarasota's first baby of 2023 arrives at 12:29 a.m.

A boy was born early in the morning on Jan. 1 at SMH and has a 4-year-old big sister.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The property at 7300 Gulf of Mexico Drive has been in Drayton Saunders' family for several generations.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 21, 2021
Pass time for Longboat Key bridge

The bridge connecting Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach was built in 1957.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Evan Vandepolder is a Publix employee of 30 years. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 10, 2022
A conversation at the checkout with Publix veteran Evan VandePolder

VandePolder has worked at the Publix on Bay Isles Parkway for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One of the early voting sites is the Supervisor of Elections office in downtown Sarasota, 2001 Adams Lane.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 26, 2018
Turnout nearly 23% after first days of Sarasota early voting

In-person balloting opened on Monday and continues through Nov. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Permitted temporary signs, such as these promoting recent open houses at a condo community on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are 1 square foot.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat points the way toward new sign rules

Real estate companies on the front line of batch of regulations based on size, number and location, not message.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2022, former Sailor Brian Battie became the sixth USF Bulls running back to record 1,000 rushing yards in a season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2022
Sarasota-area college football players wrap up successful seasons

Some players played up to their own high standards, while others showed flashes of the potential they possess.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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