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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Our View: This is America?

Most weeks, we prefer to devote this space to matters directly affecting Longboat Key. Now and again, though, as many of our readers know, our comments will go beyond the Key's island borders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Braden River senior wrestler Jessey Colas holds up his winning bracket and award after capturing the Class 2A 182-pound state title March 5 in Kissimmee.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2023
Braden River wrestler pins down gold medal at state tournament

Pirates senior Jessey Colas earned the Class 2A 182-pound title with a 5-3 win over Satellite's Michael McCarthy.

  • East County
  • Sports
The county's wastewater treatment plant on Lena Road is a source of reclaimed water in Manatee County.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 2, 2023
In response to growth, Manatee seeks to expand reclaimed water supply

Manatee County is doing research on a possible reclaimed water partnership with the city of Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
In May, Caitlyn Zaborowski moved from Danbury, Connecticut, to Longboat Key. On June 6, she began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 12, 2021
Chamber hires vice president of membership services

In June, Caitlyn Zaborowski began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 31, 2022
Families ponder puzzles at Sarasota Art Museum

The Puzzlelicious event was held July 29 and 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Twig’s Lindsey May, left, and Katelyn Egolf,right, join Julie Swan of
the Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle at an event. The Lake Club group says community outreach with nonprofits such as The Twig is one of its top missions.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 6, 2023
The art of giving grows in Lakewood Ranch

The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle has outpaced even its own goals for altruism.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Some of Brown's group stayed in a rental home, while he stayed on his boat. Photo courtesy of Jim Brown.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 6, 2020
Where's Jim? Longboat Key resident social distances on his boat

Jim Brown took a trip to Useppa Island, but he'll probably be staying in place for a while now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Spectropia," when live, is a performed film piece by Toni Dove. Courtesy image
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 16, 2018
'Spectropia' entrances audiences with post-modern ghost story at The Ringling

The film was performed live with technology that we have absolutely no understanding of.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • March 3, 2020
Divorce Private Mediation Style vs. Divorce Litigation Style

Divorce Private Mediation Style vs. Divorce Litigation Style

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Willis Smith executives Dave Sessions and John LaCivita with Howard Tibbals at the groundbreaking of the Ringling Museum Tibbals Circus Museum in 2003.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2022
Willis Smith celebrates 50 years of impact in the Sarasota and Manatee counties region

Mote, Ringling and schools projects highlight the Lakewood Ranch company's resume.

  • East County
  • Business
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
The former Palm Apartments immediately adjacent to the Embassy Suites hotel will be razed along with the building next door for a mixed-use development of condos and a hotel. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 28, 2022
Downtown project plan expands to condos, hotel mixed use

With the addition of an adjacent lot formerly planned for The Beacon, a development plan for Second Street next to the Embassy Suites includes 18 condos and a hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's JB "Brad" McCourtney takes aim in the Bowls USA 2016 US Open.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 25, 2016
US Open shows how fun lawn bowling can be

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Members of the Longboat Key Turtle Watch deliver donation checks to Mote Marine & Aquarium staff members.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 10, 2022
Turtle nesting season saw high numbers

A high number of nests were found this year, but there were also a high number of light-induced disorientations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City Commission candidates Susan Chapman, Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman hit the Election Day campaign trail early this morning with a stop at Precinct 209, located at First Presbyterian Church, on Oak Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Roger Drouin and Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2013
Candidates share their thoughts on Election Day

As voting continues today, the three City Commission at-large runoff candidates are in good spirits, but encourage voters to hit the polls. Voting closes at 7 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
Shoebox drive targets seniors in need

Organizers of the ninth annual Community Shoebox Reception hope to collect 1,000 filled shoeboxes for homebound seniors in need of the bare necessities.

  • East County
  • News
Charlie Bishop is named the permanent Manatee County Administrator.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 20, 2023
Board dynamics play into Manatee County administrator choice

Charlie Bishop says the addition of Ray Turner to the County Commission made him change his mind about pursuing administrator's job.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 11, 2013
Urban Design Studio to provide form-based code update

A joint meeting of the Sarasota City Commission and Planning Board will feature a presentation from the Urban Design Studio regarding the development of a new form-based zoning code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 11, 2021
Welcome back, Sarasota: Here's what you missed

Even while you're gone, news keeps happening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carrie Leitzman is selling Truman's Tap & Grill to spend more time with her family.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2023
Truman's generous goodbye to Lakewood Ranch

After serving the Lakewood Ranch area for 11 years, Truman's Tap & Grill is closed as of Sept. 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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