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The Land's End Marina today.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Land's End Marina holds decades of memories, Longboat history

Memories begin where the 'land ends' on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Brown is running for the At-Large seat on the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profile: Jim Brown, At-Large seat

Candidate Jim Brown outlines his priorities and preferences in a Q & A with the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond" runs through Oct. 13. Photo by Sarah Haley
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 9, 2019
'Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond' hits a high note

Oh, what a night at Florida Studio Theatre's latest production: 'Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pete and Carla Rowan and Georgia and Craig Walters have organized Keep Longboat Special to tackle island-wide issues.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2016
Group organizes to oppose Floridays project

Keep Longboat Special aims to block development of a hotel proposed at the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 72: Jason Miller

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pablo Gonzalez, Ashley Lewis, Tobias Wright and Dominique Cecchetti perform "Rootabaga Country." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Youth Opera hits all the high notes

Sarasota Youth Opera productions such as “Rootabaga Country” teach valuable skills.

  • Arts + Culture
Each year turtles lay more than 2,000 nests from Longboat Key to Venice.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 29, 2015
Sea turtles enter nesting mode on Longboat

As the snowbirds of Longboat flock home, new island residents will swim in to take their place: turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 18, 2010
Harry's asks for outdoor seats

Harry's Continental Kitchens is asking for 24 outdoor dining seats Tuesday at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Arthur Kelley

Arthur Kelley, 88, was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2013
Obituary: Blanche Miller

Blanche Miller, 96, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 3, 2017
Temple Beth Israel gathers for Shabbat dinner

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming and Deputy Chief Frank Rubino spoke to temple members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Irving, Gans, Younger, Duncan, Linde, Daly and Zunz.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 22, 2016
Town Commission officers remain in place

Commissioners chose their mayor and vice mayor for the next year with no changes to the roster.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
Obituary: J. Donald Monsky

J. Donald Monsky, 77, of Sarasota, died July 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Armed man shot in Sarasota neighborhood
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2025
Armed man shot in Sarasota neighborhood

Deputies kill a suspect responding to a call about a suicide threat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club's Nancy Opresnick says she loves creating a work of art out of a lump of clay.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2025
Lakewood Ranch potter throws herself into her work

Nancy Opresnick puts her talent on display at the annual Spring Art Show and Sale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 22, 2022
Despite not placing, Lakewood Ranch gymnast realizes a dream at 2022 U.S. Championships

Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Blank displayed power and grace at the 2022 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in the Junior Men's 17 division.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Marco Rometo

The Observer highlights Out-of-Door Academy runner Marco Rometo.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Reanna Gregory

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Reanna Gregory won the high jump, triple jump and long jump at the ODA Invitational Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
After more than seven years of planning and deliberation the Culverhouse Nature Park will be open to the public Saturday, June 29 with a kick-off celebration and refreshments.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Culverhouse Nature Park Celebration

After more than seven years of planning and deliberation the Culverhouse Nature Park will be open to the public Saturday, June 29 with a kick-off celebration and refreshments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos by Heather Merriman
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 16, 2014
Outdoor entertaining: the Masters

These Sarasota backyards bring the green to you with party spots on par with the Masters.

  • Arts + Culture
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