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The Longboat Key Historical Society needs to raise $450,000 to purchase the property at 521 Broadway St.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Historical Society one step closer to permanent headquarters

Historical Society President Michael Drake met with town officials to discuss plans for permanent headquarters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 11-17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
AJC Regional Director West Coast Florida Brian Lipton and AJC Regional President Anne Virag
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 11, 2016
AJC kicks off Lunch & Learn series

The American Jewish Committee hosts the 2016 Winter Lunch & Learn series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police Chief Pete Cumming (left) and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi (right) pose for a photo together.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 25, 2020
So long, Chief!

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hot Chicks Chili won first place two years ago and won best in show last year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual Chili Cook-Off

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun during the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off Nov. 13 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests sampled a variety of chili, as Manatee County Emergency Services battled for the title of the county's best chili. Those in attendance also enjoyed listening to the sounds of Paper Airplanes, got an up close look at several fire trucks and ambulances and climbed a rock wall, among other games and activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota-Manatee Originals kicks off Forks & Corks 2020

The kickoff party was held Jan. 23 at the Suncoast Porsche dealership.

  • Black Tie
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 7, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Bohemian Rhapsody

Let's Talk Locks: Bohemian Rhapsody

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Joe Barth Insurance building, designed by architect Victor Lundy in 1957. Photo by Greg Wilson
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 9, 2014
Modern marvels display architectural history

In the past week or so, architect Lawrence Scarpa has traveled from Washington, D.C., and to his home in Venice, Calif., before taking off again to New York City and then landing this week in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grant's Gardens will have a wider reach with the merging of the company with Stewart's Landscape Management clientele.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 10, 2023
Sarasota landscaper Grant's Gardens expands reach, clientele with merger

After nearly 44 years of operations, Stewart Landscape Management owner Jeb Stewart's employees and clients will become a part of the Grant's Gardens family.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Longboat Key ballot deadline is 7 p.m., March 20.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 8, 2018
Ready, set, vote on Longboat Key

What you need to know before heading to the ballot box March 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 8, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 10-16

Tribute acts and actual legends play Sarasota this week, and theater, concerts and circus artists are also on the bill.

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Nelson Martin and Harold Freeman recently opened a new store called Martin Freeman, located in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Longtime associates hold sartorial celebration; SYC makes a splash with water-sports program; Cool pool on Longboat Key receives recognition; Circle associates are made in the shade

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 10, 2013
Kayak tour operators hit with permit fee

Sarasota County commissioners passed a measure Wednesday requiring commercial kayak tour operators to purchase an annual permit to operate out of Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents fill sandbags at the town's site at the Broadway Street beach parking area. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 26, 2022
County could cut Longboat water supply before storm, chief says

The town urges residents to prepare before the likely order to evacuate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The owner of this property on Longboat Key has been fined a record $49,106.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Commission upholds record code violation fine

Just a few months ago, the Longboat Key Town Commission was considering doing away with the Code Enforcement Board.

  • Longboat Key
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Westfield Siesta Key  will begin hosting The Night Market twice a month beginning in October.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 6, 2018
Night Market coming to Westfield Siesta Key

Starting next month, the Night Market will bring a new shopping experience to Westfield Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new addition will connect to Building 5, which will allow for a new courtyard to be created for students to gather. Rendering courtesy of Hepner Architects and the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High addition back on track for 2023

The School Board of Manatee County is viewing designs for the addition at Lakewood Ranch High School, with construction expected to begin in May.

  • East County
  • Schools
The roundabout at 14th Street and U.S. 41 is among the network of roundabouts along Tamiami Trail planned by the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization through Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 5, 2023
Sarasota still has a ways to go to be a 'roundabout city'

Sarasota is among the state's leaders in converting intersections into roundabouts. On a national level, it's not even close.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diego Munoz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Diego Munoz

The Lakewood Ranch wrestler talks his takedowns and his best advice.

  • East County
  • Sports
People are warned to stay out of the water off the Ringling Causeway until bacteria levels return to normal.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 22, 2010
Sarasota issues water advisory for Ringling Causeway

After high fecal-bacteria levels were detected, the Sarasota County Health Department posted warnings about being in the water off the Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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