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Longboat Key is contained in both Sarasota and Manatee counties, both of which reported record-breaking tourism data for 2022.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 21, 2023
Surge of tourism in 2022 breaks Sarasota, Manatee records

Sarasota and Manatee county officials and local businesses both report 2022 as being one of if not the best years for the tourism industry. It might be a tough act to follow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New Media is managed by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group, an industry giant with $66 billion of assets under management.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2014
Herald-Tribune parent firm sold for $280 million

The sale marks the second owner for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since late 2011.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
EarthCam on Oct. 19.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 16, 2020
Beach day from far away

EarthCam makes Longboat views accessible everywhere.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 24, 2020
Faulhaber Fab Lab hosts laser etching pumpkin workshop

Children used the laser machine to etch designs into pumpkins Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: November 19

Michael Cohen captured this grasshopper on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2020
Longboat Key, Weather Page, Nature, Photo Contest

Patricia Muller captured this sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 23

Joe Padorr captured this sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: October 21

Laurie Richardson captured a reflection on the Myakka River.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 11

David Lauterbach captured this sandpiper on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 31, 2022
Robert John Katstra

We are sad to announce the death of Robert John Katstra.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota is among those closed for a staff development day on Friday.
  • By Observer staff |
  • December 9, 2022
Sarasota County libraries closed Friday

Facilities will reopen countywide on Saturday following a staff development day.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: March 31

Tatiana Ortiz captured this view of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Napier's dog needs a home

Shylah, this 9-month-old brown brindle spayed female, needs a loving home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Napier's dog needs good home

Bernard, this handsome, 4-year-old, neutered lab/chow mix, needs a good home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2010
County considers school site

A proposal brought forward by Superintendent Tim McGonegal last year now will go to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners for consideration.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2010
BCC to step forward with Fort Hamer project

Manatee County commissioners are expected to vote on a contract for the Fort Hamer Bridge tomorrow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 2, 2010
Fall soccer registration dates set

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for the upcoming fall recreational soccer season from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 7, 21 and 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 18, 2010
Daddy, please via PowerPoint

Jenna Greenfield, a student at Braden River Middle School, really wanted to go to Hershey World, Pa., for her 12th birthday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 15, 2010
Residents comment on proposed city charter

About 40 residents gathered at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Wednesday night to discuss key components of the proposed city charter for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
St. Jude Luncheon tickets on sale

The luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the parking area of Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

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