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Artspace's previous deveopments include the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts in Fort Lauderdale.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2020
Artist affordable housing project resurfaces

The Arts and Cultural Alliance is one of several parties interested in bringing affordable housing to a county-owned site on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lark Rippy
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2021
Longboat Key resident Lark Rippy goes forth with dog-walking business

Rippy is perhaps the island's youngest businesswoman at just 12 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
Margaret Urciuoli remembered for weaving together community

Margaret “Maggie” Urciuoli, 73, of Casey Key and formerly of New York City, N.Y. and Greenwich, Conn., died Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Travis Amuso's personal best pole vault is 13 feet, 6 inches. He's hoping to break that this season. (Photos by Jen Blanco)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2014
Familiar Heights

Pole vaulter Travis Amuso hopes to return to the Class 4A state championships this season in honor of his late grandfather and coach, Guy Amuso.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 5, 2021
New owners expect to keep Longboat compound a family getaway

11-bedroom property sold recently for $6.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 9, 2020
Longboat Key resident celebrates 95th birthday

Jimmy Loftis was presented with a parade of friends and well-wishers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs James Amato, Susan Jones and Terry McKee
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 16, 2019
CAN Community Health hosts first Red Ribbon Gala

Red Ribbon Gala was held March 17 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The commission also will decide whether to help fund the Manatee portion of the trolley.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 6, 2010
Commission may make beach decision

The Longboat Key Town Commission could decide whether to delay its island-wide beach renourishment project by a year at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy valued at $5 at the Longboat Key Police Department, 5460 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2015
Town collecting items for Toys for Tots

Drop off a new, unwrapped toy valued at $5 at Longboat Key Town Hall or the Longboat Key Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 18, 2019
Bayfront home sale is Longboat's third-highest in 2019

Five bedroom home with bay and gulf views sells for $3.67 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 19, 2019
Foundation for Dreams and Dream Oaks camp launches two-day event with dinner party

The nonprofit hosted the 16th annual Endless Summer Nights at the IMG Academy Golf Club

  • Black Tie
Program director Kristin Poolman with Children's Guardian Fund Executive Director Svetlana Ivashchenko. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 8, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key lands grant

There is a service component along with the grant that club members hope will inspire Children's Guardian Fund students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lee Wetherington, founder of Lee Wetherington Homes, pictured in front of the Windsong model that the company unveiled earlier this year. Wetherington was one of the original six homebuilders invited to build out Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
Conversation with Lee Wetherington

Lee Wetherington, 68, started planning and designing homes in the mid-1970s, as co-owner of a small Jacksonville business.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 3, 2021
Karin’s Causes organization to put on 14th annual Estate Sale

The annual sale will offer up plenty of eclectic oddities May 13 to 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jaymie and Tommy Klauber celebrated 10 years in the business at Polo Grill & Bar on Nov. 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 8, 2017
Polo Grill celebrates after decade of delights in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Residents are tasked with electing three district representatives to the City Commission this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 1, 2015
Candidates emerge for commission seats

As two recently appointed city commissioners settle into their new positions, candidates - including those appointees - are beginning to file paperwork for the March city election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 2, 2019
Disposed of properly

The department partnered with the DEA for its National Drug Take-Back Initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 17, 2019
Fueling for the long haul

Are 'bonking' and 'Gu' unfamiliar to you? If you run, bike or hike, it's time to tune in.

  • Health
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