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Ed Kolodzieski of Longboat Key company Ultra-Marine enjoyed showcasing what he said are the first Zodiac Nomads, a lightweight boat with an electric motor, in the United States.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 22, 2024
Boat enthusiasts gather at Suncoast Boat Show

Promoted as the Gulf Coast’s premier boat show, the event features a wide selection of boats both on land and in the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Redgrave's dog Molly with a "Kiss Me" shirt
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 11, 2024
Pups and people celebrate Valentine’s Day at Boo’s

The Boo’s Ice House & Dog Bar Valentine’s Day Celebration featured vendors, raffles, live music and drinks, and plenty of wagging tails and affection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manfred Welfonder stands in front of the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, where he used to play tennis. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
After seven years, Welfonder still pursues the Colony plan

Longboat Key resident Manfred Welfonder still believes he can solve the legal warfare over the shuttered resort through a business resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Visitor snaps unique turtle sighting

Aaron Kosobucki snapped this photo of a sea turtle Aug. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill and Patty Bruner
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Halloween

There were devils everywhere, and it seemed to be hell on earth at Sarasota Yacht Club's Halloween dinner and dance on Saturday, Oct. 29. There were also visits from the King and Queen, Marc Antony, Cleopatra and the Wicked Witch of the West. There was a festive fall-themed menu and entertainment by the Big Z Band.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Atomic Holiday Bazaar

PHOTO GALLERY: Atomic Holiday Bazaar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Madison P., 3, observes the sharks swimming overhead.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote World Ocean Day

Children explored Mote Marine Aquarium Saturday, June 8, during World Ocean Day. Mote partnered with nonprofits that focus on marine issues to educate children about marine life. About 800 children visited the aquarium where they learned from 13 vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SWEDE READ. Osprey residents Renee Huntley and Philip Klotz read their Observer in the Old Town square in Stockholm.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport. We can't wait to see where the Observer travels next!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview sophomore running back Ali Boyce and senior quarterback Mike Welcer share a silly sideline moment.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 17, 2016
Unlikely stars emerge for Riverview football

The Rams have assembled their best football team in a decade.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Our View

HEALTH CARE & SHOES

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons will present formal plans for parking maters to city commissioners Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 5, 2016
City Commission to vet parking meter plans

The Sarasota City Commission on Tuesday, will decide whether to direct staff to pursue buying 458 parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 8, 2009
My View

A radical, new homeless formula

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Anthony Liakakos, the general manager at Oak & Stone, shows off the iPourIt beer system.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota's Oak & Stone adds brunch to menu

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Benderson Development plans to redevelop the remains of a vacant mobile home park near Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: June

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Home of the Month: Great beginnings
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 24, 2014
Home of the Month: Great beginnings

An early Guy Peterson house on Longboat Key is as stylish now as when it was built.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris and Sue Udermann stand outside their partially-raised house in The Village in Longboat Key, nearly a year after Hurricane Helene dumped feet of floodwater into their retirement home.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 10, 2025
Longboat residents raise houses, foundations in storm rebuild

Stilts, raised lot elevations and unique construction techniques are all being utilized by Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Bob Twigg memorial celebration

A memorial celebration for Robert "Bob" Twigg, of Longboat Key and Leesburg, Va., who died Nov. 16, 2009, will take place at 1 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 20, 2010
Lady Mustangs place second at Mountain Dew Invitational

Out of 276 varsity girls runners, the Lady Mustangs had four top-20 finishes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
Rusty Chinnis snaps up four outdoor writing awards

Rusty Chinnis snaps up four outdoor writing awards

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
JUST THE STATS

66 - Days until the Sarasota Open, which takes place from April 14 to April 22, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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