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After 15 years, Leif Bjaland conducted one of his last performances at the helm of the Sarasota Orchestra. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 7, 2011
Music Review: Masterworks Concert with Leif Bjaland by the Sarasota Orchestra

Watching and listening to the Sarasota Orchestra this past weekend in its Masterworks concert of music by Hindemith and Brahms under the direction of Leif Bjaland, we couldn't help thinking, 'Ah, Daddy's home.'

  • Arts + Culture
Paramedics prepare to respond to a COVID-19 suspected call wearing additional protective gear. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2020
Manatee County fire and EMS forces face COVID-19 with unified plan

Manatee County fire and EMS forces face COVID-19 with unified plan

  • East County
  • News
FSU/Asolo Conservatory's "Antigone" runs from April 8 through April 27.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 2, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Chargers' Karsyn Robbins, 7, had the honor of carrying the game ball on the field.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2016
Despite deluge, Premier Sports Campus hosts big night in new stadium

United States U-17 women's national team prevails 5-2 over Venezuela.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • February 12, 2013
Sarasota Area Playwrights Society artfully develops new plays

Sarasota Area Playwrights Society artfully develops new plays

  • Arts + Culture
For the typical single-family household, the rate that appears on monthly bills will move from $16.19 to $17.72, taking effect on July 1 for billing on Aug. 1. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 10, 2022
Longboat Key OKs trash-rate hike but will keep watching

Waste Management Inc. gains approval for the 10.01% increase, but leaders will monitor the increases agreed to by surrounding communities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 16, 2020
Sarasota philanthropy parents map out quarantine plans

Neuro Challenge shares the love, Sarasota parents prepare for family time, and more.

  • Black Tie
Four living levels are planned above a ground-level parking facility.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 24, 2021
New developments, newer resales help drive condo market up on Longboat

Sage and St. Regis sales progress past milestones.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the patient care team at 5 Waldemere Tower celebrated when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell invited them to the Super Bowl  at Raymond James Stadium. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 22, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital workers headed to the Super Bowl

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell surprised a group of Sarasota healthcare professionals with an invitation to attend the big game in Tampa.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy as a way to grow the sport of volleyball and allow athletes the opportunity to train full-time.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2014
Source for Success

Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt recently founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy, which will officially launch this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zach Schield won the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department's "most fit" award in February.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 4, 2021
Longboat Key firefighter explains fitness regimen

Zach Schield completed the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department's annual agility test in less than seven minutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 23, 2022
The will to end inflation

Inflation is not the act of businesses raising prices. Inflation is the act of increasing the supply of dollars faster than the economy is growing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Apphia Campbell returns to her hometown of Sarasota after a nearly a decade on the road.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 21, 2015
Stagedoor: Apphia Campbell

After six years of living abroad, Apphia Campbell comes home for a role she’s wanted for years: Celie in ‘The Color Purple.’

  • Arts + Culture
“Ruskin Sky,” by Bruce Marsh
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 3, 2011
Scene & Heard

Landscape paintings evoke light and color; Public invited to meet the stars; Alliance accepting leadership nominations; Born to play the part?

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Kiran Patel
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Dream

Kelly Wright, of Fox News and 'Beyond the Dream,' filmed a segment in Sarasota Thursday, April 4, at The Francis downtown. Wright performed live jazz music and awarded local leaders who have followed in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ghandi.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leif Bjaland was artistic director/conductor of the Sarasota Orchestra from 1997 to 2012.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 8, 2012
Scene & Heard

Orchestra's Leif Bjaland takes a bow; Chorus of the Keys concert will have a certain 'Twain'; Sayer brings her finger pickin' back to Sarasota Banjo buffs rejoice! Cynthia Sayer is back!

  • Arts + Culture
Nan Basu and Cynthia McMullin leave the festival with new herb plants. Basu purchased basil, dill, rosemary, fennel, mint and oregano for her herb garden in the making.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 27, 2016
Green thumbs handpick plants at Selby Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts Garden to Plate: Plant & Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phil Pagano poses next to his two new generators. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 28, 2018
Your Town

Your Town

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 24, 2018
Keeping the joy in the holidays

Tips from experts on how to avoid the stress of December and have fun.

  • Health
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