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Stanley Martin (Rexy), Kraig Swartz (Miss Tracy Mills), and Britt Michael Gordon (Georgia McBride) model Mari Taylor Floyd's finished creations. (Courtesy photo: John Jones.)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 29, 2022
FST costume designer brings characters to life

Clothes make the man (and/or woman). Costumes make the actor. At Florida Studio Theatre, Mari Taylor Floyd makes (and designs) many of the costumes. Her work is vital to every production.

  • Arts + Culture
Eric Garwood started as managing editor of the Longboat Observer and Sarasota Observer in 2017.
  • By Observer staff |
  • February 2, 2023
Observer managing editor leaves legacy of laughter, mentoring

After six years at the helm of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, Garwood is moving on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ed Janka (right) and Bob Brown sit in the living room of Janka's apartment. They did most of their work for the book in this building, where Brown also owns an apartment.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 4, 2019
Jordan, Nike and Knight: Ed Janka's basketball life

Ed Janka spent a lifetime making memories and friends through the game of basketball. He decided to write a book about them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Evan Bates loves participating in his weekly virtual playdates with his kindergarten class. "It's really fun," he says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 22, 2020
Time to play the virtual game in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary teachers host virtual playdates for their classes

  • East County
  • News
Work is scheduled to begin in June.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 14, 2020
Bridge project planners host open house

Thursday event designed to answer questions about New Pass span work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Loving Stitches Jerry Stube and Barbara Pfeiffer
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 9, 2023
Lakewood Ranch residents sew 100 quilts for veterans

The quilts were donated to the Tunnels to Tower Foundation, which is building the Let Us Do Good Village in Land O' Lakes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 8, 2017
Rises and falls in Key emergency calls

After crunching the numbers for 2016, police and fire departments provide Town Commission with a public safety update.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Del Webb's Shellie Robin gets a laugh when a monarch butterfly lands on her face.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 1, 2022
Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch residents hail the monarch

Del Webb community of Lakewood Ranch comes together to build a butterfly garden.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High School senior Christian Bell is nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy, and senior Terrence Tysall is nominated to the U.S. Naval and Air Force academies.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 1, 2023
Two Manatee students receive military service academy nominations

Braden River High seniors Christian Bell and Terrence Tysall hope to attend the U.S. Naval Academy with their nominations from U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, said without reaching herd immunity, COVID-19 has many chances to mutate into more contagious or severe strains. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
Delta variant rising in Manatee County as governor urges vaccinations

Manatee County health officer says children under 12 could spread COVID-19 to their classmates.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
News Briefs

North-end emergency beach project delayed again; Kelley shares budget outlook with commission; Bayfront Park project amendments create hurdles; New Longboat Key trolley schedule announced

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  • Neighbors
The vicinity of the Terrace East condominium complex to Siesta Key Village has created tension related to sound levels.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 31, 2013
County to re-work noise ordinance

Sarasota County is scheduling neighborhood workshops to gather input on how to simplify sound regulations.

  • Siesta Key
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The two dips in the sand indicate that hatchlings crawled out of the nest a few days ago.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 24, 2018
Turtle numbers trend downward at midseason

Despite lower nesting numbers, experts say there is no cause for worry at this time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
MIC Insurance owner Michael Mailliard spoke to members of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key on Thursday morning at the Lazy Lobster.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 19, 2021
Agent sounds warning over rising insurance rates

MIC Insurance owner Michael Mailliard addressed his concerns to members of the Kiwanis Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Artist Luca Molnar explores patterns in her work, which is on display at Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 20, 2023
Luca Molnar: The art of pattern recognition

Luca Molnar illuminates the networks of people, politics and power in her latest painting series at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Buchanan said this one of the more intense bloom he's experienced in his 40 years of living on and off the water.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 13, 2018
Vern Buchanan visits Mote, discusses red tide; governor declares emergency

The congressman said more needs to be done to mitigate the effects of Karenia brevis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Publix store at 525 Bay Isles Parkway in Longboat Key implemented curbside pickup service on Saturday, April 11.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Publix launches curbside delivery

Publix has taken several steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2022
Sarasota property tax values to increase by nearly 17% over 2021

A projected increase in Sarasota property values of $2.1 billion over 2021 means the city might have an extra $5 million to work with during budget season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Owen Golden Gate Point’s flowing great room and dining areas opens to a spacious covered balcony with glass railings and a built-in stainless-steel Artisan Professional Series grill with a hood.
  • By Ronto Group |
  • June 22, 2023
The Owen Golden Gate Point: A Luxurious Lifestyle in Downtown Sarasota

The Owen Golden Gate Point, a new mid-rise boutique building being developed by the award-winning Ronto Group in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, has been designed to provide a select group of just 29 condominium owners with a highly amenitized, luxurious lifestyle in downtown Sarasota.

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  • Real Estate
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Executive Director Suzy Brenner said progress on converting the Northern Trust building into a medical and wellness center are proceeding well.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
Longboat Key's Paradise Center plans moving ahead

Engineering plans for former Northern Trust building's new use are underway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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