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Phyllis Black and Sandra Smith
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 25, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gets insurance update from Sandra Smith

Smith, who runs Secur-All Insurance on the island, stopped by for an update on the industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2019
Fruitville lanes reopened after crash involving motorcyclist

Police had shut eastbound lanes between Beneva and McIntosh roads for hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alls Faith Food Bank aims to feed 40,000 Sarasota children this summer with its Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 30, 2019
‘Hunger Begins:’All Faiths Food Bank to feed 40,000 children this summer

All Faiths Food Bank works to end Sarasota child hunger with summer program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Meelan Gonzalez, 5, and Connor Treffert, 5 play a game at the 2015 Mote World's Ocean Day.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.2.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Our View

Our arbitrary and capricious code

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger will run for his first two-year term in March.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2010
Younger running again

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger has picked up a commission candidate qualification packet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 16, 2018
Temple Emanu-El kicks off first day of religious school

Temple Emanu-El celebrated the first day of its religious school on Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2010
Cops Corner

Aug. 14 Burned out 11:11 p.m. - 3100 block of Bayou Sound. Fire. Police responded to a report of an overheating stove, which set off a smoke detector. The stove was checked, and the smoke detector was reset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Join Jessica Luck as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 11, 2012
June11: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ricardo Graziano leads members from the company through a move from "En las Calles de Murcia."
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 16, 2019
Ballet devotes season opener to resident choreographer

To celebrate its resident choreographer’s 10-year anniversary, the Sarasota Ballet opens its season with a retrospective of his work.

  • Arts + Culture
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the town of Longboat Key to hold its IntroLBK 2021 class on Zoom instead of having the Citizens Academy in person.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 24, 2021
Town to offer virtual IntroLBK 2021 class again

The free classes about Longboat Key Town Government are offered from June 22-24 on Zoom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carol Koplik shelves books on June 10, at the Longboat Library.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 10, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Calling All Bookworms

The Longboat Library, staffed and operated entirely by volunteers, is looking for helping hands. Open 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, the library hopes to welcome new volunteers for the summer season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roger and Kaley Miller with Leah and Jason Gilbert
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 19, 2016
Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Tasting Brunch and Auction

Florida Winefest and Auction hosted its Grand Tasting Brunch and Auction on Saturday, March 19, at the Van Wezel Bayfront. Guests sampled wines from more than 50 wineries and enjoyed appetizer portions of signature dishes from local restaurants during bru

  • Black Tie
The Sarasota City Commission meets at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2012
Commission reviews city manager candidates today

Sarasota city commissioners will discuss city manager candidates and a renovation of U.S. 41 that includes two roundabouts today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frances Mann
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 14, 2015
OBITUARY | Frances Mann

Frances Rochelle Mann, 70, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lou Newman photo///Black skimmers spread out over Lido Beach.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
Shorebird season lasts long on Lido

The area's nesting shorebirds flocked to Lido Beach this year, where their season has been successful.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Subcontractor John Philpot, better known as "Flip," installs racks and other equipment required by the new P25 radio system at the radio tower off 59th Avenue East, in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
Manatee County touts new tower power

Better technology will aid emergency communication efforts.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Randal, Edith Barr Dunn, Linda Meisenbach and Sylvia Babineau
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key held its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, March 23. The event, which included a 50/50 raffle, benefited the club's scholarship fund and operational costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A debate concerning island-wide cellular service will continue to ring through Longboat Key Town Hall, but it's probably on hold for a while.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Cellular talk comes down to the wire

The Longboat Key Town Commission is unlikely to answer the call for more telecommunications discussion until the fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volleyball courts are one of the many facilities to remain closed through May 31.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 12, 2020
Events held at county facilities canceled through May 31

Following CDC guidelines, county staff has canceled many events until May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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