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The Longboat Key Town Commission hasn't had a contested election since March 2018. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 24, 2021
Since 2018, elections on Longboat have been no contest

Challengers to seated Longboat Town Commissioners are often hard to come by.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Goldfarb handpicks each class, performance or lecture that is scheduled at the center. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 2, 2019
Longboat Key Education Center gears up for winter season

The winter season at the Longboat Key education center begins on Jan. 4 and continues until Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 20, 2019
'Each One, Reach One': Longboat business owners network over lunch

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members attended their monthly luncheon at The Bijou Cafe on June 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of Longboat Key Turtle Watch presented checks to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 23, 2021
Longboaters on the Nice List think of others

Longboat Key residents earned their spots this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matt and Krystel Beall with Jessica Rogers and President and CEO Philip Tavill
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 3, 2021
Children First returns to the beach for fashion fundraiser

Flip Flops & Fashion was held at Nov. 3.

  • Black Tie
Lesley Aulds does push ups on a giant tire at Greenbrook's Adventure Park.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 19, 2020
East County resident encourages people to stay fit, stay healthy

East Bradenton man focuses on fellowship and accountability to stay fit.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Climb for cancer

Four students from Nolan Middle School will fight cancer while swinging from the trees this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 20, 2019
Murder suspect arrested in Longboat

20-year-old Bradenton man was sought in connection with the death of shopkeeper.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 3, 2013
Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 28, 2017
Pay now, or pay more later

Florida’s building codes show the benefits and savings of practicing disaster avoidance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota's Samaya Leger, who is 7 years old, feeds a miniature Sicilian donkey.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 26, 2022
Hunsader Farms hosts Strawberry Fields Shabbat in east Bradenton

Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El members hold Strawberry Fields Shabbat at Hunsader Farms in east Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 20, 2016
Manatee County Animal Services seeks help for overcapacity

After taking in dogs from an ongoing animal case, the county shelter is running out of room.

  • East County
  • News
Scott Veix photographed this little blue heron hunting for lunch off Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 25

Scott Veix photographed this little blue heron hunting for lunch off Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The proposal for a new resort evolved over the years.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 9, 2021
Unicorp proposes changes to St. Regis development

In February, Unicorp closed on a settlement to dissolve the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A beach visitor on South Lido Key photographed the waterspout off Siesta Key. (Courtesy image)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2019
Waterspout attracts beachgoers' attention

Storm off Siesta Key spawns short-lived twister over Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 20, 2018
Collard greens festival gets greener every year

The Third Annual Big Mama's Collard Greens Festival offers a culinary and cultural adventure.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Francesco Saviano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Francesco Saviano

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers soccer player scored the winning goal in the team's Memorial Day tournament championship game at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Elks Brett Davis, Jerry Ditty and Darrin Simone join Human Society at Lakewood Ranch Treasurer Nadine Stein before the mowing begins.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 12, 2020
Elks come to the rescue to help Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

Elks come to the rescue to help the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 15, 2021
Spend it on infrastructure

Local governments have so much money politicians say they don’t know what to do with it. The most effective use of these windfalls is to invest in long-term infrastructure touching the most people.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Max, Jake, Roger and Alisa Pettingell. Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 24, 2021
Roger Pettingell hosts 19th annual Pie Day

The Coldwell Banker realtor's pie tradition is one of his favorite parts of Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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