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Michael Garey, owner of the Lazy Lobster restaurant, greets a table full of attendees on their second stop for the first Longboat Key Turtle Crawl fundraiser on May 7. The foodie fundraiser benefits sea turtle research being done this nesting season by Longboat Key Turtle Watch and Mote Marine.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 11, 2026
Debut Turtle Crawl fundraiser sees strong turnout

Centered around a trio of Longboat restaurants, the fundraiser will support sea turtle research heading into a new nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Grosvenor Gardens home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,004 square feet of living area, sold for $650,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 18, 2012
University Park CC home tops weekly transactions

A home in Grosvenor Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Transatlantic Capital Group LLP sold the home at 8339 Grosvenor Court to Geraldine Stevens, of Canfield, Ohio, for $650,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota County to host public meetings on superintendent selection

Candidate interviews and an open house will take place on June 12, while a final selection will be made on June 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The conceptual drawing for The Bay master plan includes a site for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center, shaded in purple.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 26, 2023
Architect finalists for new arts center come to town Wednesday

Three candidates to design the Sarasota Performing Arts Center will present in person to the task force and the public. The selection will be made the next day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eleven-year-old Henry Greenwell, 12-year-old Max Dinetz and Mike Donnerstag make banana bread together.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 28, 2023
Kids choose their own culinary adventures at Chef Mike’s Catering camp

The camp helped children prepare an entire buffet with a wide variety of dishes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mel Gang, Nancy Chanos, Sandy Endres, June Hessel, Dick Antonello, Sue Antonello, and Debbie Andy enjoying their Fourth of July dinner outside the Seaplace clubhouse.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 6, 2023
Seaplace Condominiums celebrates Fourth of July

The tight-knit community celebrated Independence Day surrounded by longtime friends and loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
As ground doves nest on the ground, in shrubs or low trees, their nests and nestling are also extremely vulnerable to predation.Â
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 8, 2021
Bird of the week: common ground dove

Small species stays together socially and for protection from predators.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 20, 2021
Rotary Club of Longboat Key resumes in-person meetings

The club had been meeting over Zoom for the last 18 months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 15, 2021
Armenian musicians perform for Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch

The performance taught rotary members about Armenian culture and history.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A new home is planned for the lot at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 28, 2023
Development firm clears property for new home on GMD

Seaward Development has submitted plans for a building permit for the lot at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 2022 Dick Vitale Gala will be held May 6 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2022
2022 Dick Vitale Gala to be held May 6

The 17th-annual event, held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, will honor Baylor men's basketball Coach Scott Drew, tennis legend Chris Evert and football superstar Keyshawn Johnson

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Construction on St. Regis is moving forward.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 21, 2022
Construction on St. Regis moves forward on Longboat Key

There is a tentative opening date for the hotel, which is currently June 6, 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Dog Park fetches upgrades

CDD 4's plan to spend $20,000 on improvements has tails wagging.

  • East County
  • News
Community Impact Vice President Kirsten Russell, Oliver Elliott, Keely Ramsdell and Xavier Lawson.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 13, 2022
Selby Gardens presents 19th annual Lights in Bloom

Lights in Bloom presents more than 2 million brightly colored lights arranged to illuminate Selby Gardens for the 2022 holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Hines has joined the William G. And Marie Selby Foundation as a member of its board of directors.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 19, 2022
Selby Foundation makes two staff changes, adds new board of directors member

Kiarra Womack joins the Selby Foundation from Sunshine Scholars Foundation; Susan Hines of Sabal Trust Company is named to the board of directors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
TPC offers a Zumba class every Thursday. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 2, 2022
The Paradise Center combats loneliness with connection

Loneliness is an epidemic among seniors. One-fourth of adults over 65 are socially isolated, reports have found.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Northern mockingbirds are fiercely territorial,  and will attack intruders many times their size, including hawks, domestic pets, and people. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 5, 2021
Bird of the Week: Northern mockingbird

This state bird of Florida can mimic the songs of more than 50 Southern birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Propeller club honors Rep. Ron Reagan

The Port Manatee Propeller Club honored Florida State Rep. Ron Reagan with its highest honor as Maritime Person of the Year during ceremonies Nov. 12 at the Bradenton Yacht Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2009
New ball fields on the horizon for NRLL

On Oct. 6, officials from Manatee County, the City of Palmetto and the School District of Manatee County agreed to work together to build a high quality set of ball fields for North River Little League.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
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