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Michael Bodnyk, minister of music and director of operations, demonstrates the features of the new pipe organ at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 5, 2025
St. Armands church celebrates installation of pipe organ years in the making

With more than 2,000 pipes involved, the new organ at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church brings a bold musical presence to the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellen Lehman took fifth place in the 119-pound weight class in the 2A Olympic category at the girls weightlifting state championships on Feb. 14.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 26, 2025
Braden River weightlifter becomes first freshman to medal in school history

Ellen Lehman wrapped up a record-breaking year with a fifth-place finish at states.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sundae Knight and Carol Whitmore
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Manatee County Commission

Incumbent Carol Whitmore will face challenger Sundae Knight for the at-large seat on the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
The nine existing Verizon cell poles on Longboat Key are 25- or 35- feet tall poles. The new AT&T antennas will be placed on top of smart street poles being installed with the underground utility project.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 2, 2023
Cell service improvements on the horizon with AT&T lease

A new lease agreement with AT&T will help increase cell service on Longboat Key and decrease the possibility of dropped calls, without being visually intrusive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nat Kaemmerer has been showing Lesley Dwyer around Longboat Key over the last few days.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 24, 2022
New reporter steps into Longboat Observer role

One community reporter leaves while another gets to work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2010
Wayfinding signs to be completed

The Town Commission agreed at its regular workshop to move forward with recommendations for the new wayfinding signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 28, 2018
Mote embarks on new red tide study

The research project will explore whether filter-feeding animals and seaweeds can help alleviate the effects of red tide, which is an algal bloom caused by the microscopic organism, Karenia brevis.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charlene Wolff
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2015
Social Studies: Charlene Wolff

Charlene Wolff has been a part of Sarasota's philanthropic community for more than 25 years.

  • Arts + Culture
Donors can bring a 25-year vision to life
  • By Jeffrey Lenobel |
  • February 10, 2025
Donors can bring a 25-year vision to life

A new library will be a Longboat Key hub for technology and a gathering spot for the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 1, 2022
Siesta Key plays host to Halloween trick or treaters

Kids dress up in their Oct. 31 best to make their rounds for candy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 26, 2011
Tennis Center puts its best foot forward

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center is stepping up to help others. Resident Linda Adrian is working with the Tennis Center to collect gently-used shoes through Feb. 28 for Soles4Souls, an international charity that provides shoes to people around the world who are victims of disasters or live in extreme poverty.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lynn Desjarlais, Loren Mayo, Leslie Leonard, Brooke O’Malley, Lori Fail and Janet McIntyre
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 21, 2011
Bartenders stride into tips for charity

Celebrity bartenders Mary Lynn Desjarlais, Loren Mayo, Leslie Leonard, Brooke O'Malley, Lori Fail and Janet McIntyre were decked out in their best Western wear during InStride's charity bartending fundraiser Thursday, April 14, at Polo Grill and Bar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alyson Dolan, Angela Rauter and Caitlin McMullen dressed as Marie Antoinette for the 31st annual Orchid Ball: “An Evening at Versailles” March 31, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
The 2012 best of Black Tie

As we say farewell to the 2012 Black Tie season, we take a look back on a philanthropic year filled with fashion-forward attendees and themed events.

  • Arts + Culture
Sponsored by a grant from the Women's Exchange, this year's festival will feature a visual and performing arts selection, titled, "The Art of Plants." File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Selby Gardens Annual Plant and Garden Festival

Show off your green thumb this weekend at the 38th annual Selby Gardens Plant and Garden Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 23, 2018
Bird Key members take the stage

Members enjoyed a karaoke night on June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 2, 2018
Diamonds are a girl's best friend at Designing Women Boutique

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers bring in valuable jewels on Jan. 30.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 13, 2016
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Grand Champion Celebration

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing celebrates its award as best wholesaler in the nation

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 7, 2018
ALSO Youth celebrates 25 years

The ALSO Gala Black & White Party was hosted April 7 at the Lido Beach Resort.

  • Black Tie
This home on Spanish Drive South put us in the holiday spirit last year.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2017
Light up the Observer

We're looking for the best holiday light displays from Longboat Key to Bird Key. Have a submission? Send it our way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 26, 2016
Howl-O-Ween pet contest goes to the dogs

Humane Society of Sarasota County hosts 20th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest during Phillippi Farmhouse Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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