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Captain Robert Bourque, Captain Rick Hankins, Deputy Chief Frank Rubino, Chief George Turner, Sergeant Adam Montfort, Officer Joe Ferrigine, Sergeant Lee Smith and Officer Dexter Nazareno at Montfort's promotion ceremony.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 6, 2023
Longboat police officer Adam Montfort promoted to sergeant

Montfort started with the department in December 2021 after serving in New York and the U.S. Marine Corps.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Enforce Sarasota's eight-year term limits; Commissioners corrupt in extending term limits; Roundabout money should be spent on safety

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 27, 2022
Retirement beckons for Sarasota Ballet's Victoria Hulland

Victoria Hulland captured the heart of Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri in one fateful audition, and she's spent her career doing the same to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 2, 2022
Science takes flight at radio-controlled car races

The seventh annual event, conducted by Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab, attracts about 160 students on nearly 60 teams.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Florida Studio Theatre's Arts Plaza project will be on its five-theater campus in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre receives $4 million gift for Arts Plaza

The grant puts FST's $57 million downtown arts center project on track for a December 2024 groundbreaking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
American alligators have a crucial role in keeping wetland habitats healthy, and alter habitats in ways that benefit other species. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • February 4, 2022
American alligators keep Myakka's wetlands healthy

Deep Hole at Myakka's Wilderness Preserve is an important dry season refuge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Boris Miksic and Ines Tendler stand in front of their home at 640 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores IV North. The couple is hoping commissioners approve a height exception for the lightning rods on top of their home.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat revises proposed lightning-rod restrictions

Longboat Key town commissioners will vote on the proposal in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Unit 701 condominium at 35 Watergate Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,751 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 25, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 8-12 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Country Club East's Susan Tabicman and Len Tabicman are overwhelmed by the number of soups from which they could choose.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 5, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee hosts Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch

Rain doesn't stop Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee from raising money through Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
St. Lucie County administrator Howard Tipton will start his tenure with the town Jan. 30
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 3, 2023
Top priorities for Longboat's new town manager

Howard Tipton will start his new role on the barrier island Jan. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tanner Crump threw a complete-game shutout against Port Charlotte High on April 24.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2023
'Workhorse' pitcher gives Sarasota baseball a lift as playoffs approach

Plus, a look at how other area baseball and softball teams are faring as the regular season concludes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rosedale Residents Lynne Woodman and Bob Eisenbeis say when the lights go up, they won't be happy.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 24, 2018
Will Rosedale residents see the light from Lakewood Ranch Park?

County says new park lighting won't affect the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 5, 2020
Traffic: Officials respond

Longboat town commissioners sent comments about traffic to Sarasota commissioners and FDOT, requesting immediate action and better coordination. And the city’s response? The usual nothing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The deer really will just stop and stare at you for a while.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 6, 2022
Getting Away: Rothenbach Park is a treasure with the massive park space

A former landfill, the hill-like park is quiet with scenic trails wrapping around and plenty of wildlife.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The School District of Manatee County is renovating Tara Elementary School after the Florida Department of Education did not approve a replacement of the school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 16, 2023
To renovate or replace? Manatee County School District handcuffed by state

Even though Tara Elementary School could be replaced cheaper, the state says that renovation is the only option.

  • East County
  • Schools
Town Attorney Mooney-Portale notified the Longboat Key Town Commission in a July 16 e-mail that a Supreme Court ruling rendered on June 18 requires sign code changes to be made in municipalities all over the country.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2015
Court ruling may relax sign code

Longboat Key’s stringent sign code restrictions could be loosened thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The first nest was found on Sunday morning. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 26, 2022
Nesting turtles get a jump on season on Longboat Key

The first nest cropped up last weekend on the south end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathy Garcia, Susan Phillips and Linda Ulrich represent the Longboat Key Garden Club. (File photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 20, 2022
Light up Longboat will be Nov. 26

The fourth annual holiday lights event is being held at the Town Center Green at 600 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Previously known as Brooklyn Bagel & Deli, Buddy's Bagels will continue to deliver New York-style bagels that are boiled and then baked.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2023
Brooklyn Bagel & Deli shops in Sarasota reopen as Buddy's Bagels

The two Sarasota locations will continue to deliver New York-style bagels that are boiled and then baked.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2023
SPAC architect selected for its 'welcoming' touch

A cultural center in Greece stood out to the task force in its search for a firm to design the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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