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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2012
Town hopes to cash in on video advertisements

The commission will discuss an advertising model that could help to offset the town's cost of offering live-streaming meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 20, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A bag of sharp

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2022
The rumble over Rumble

In the scheme of things, the money was a pittance. But the squalls that blew brought to the fore free speech hypocrisy and the flaws of ‘incentives.’

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 6, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation debuts Rock The Roof fundraiser

The much-delayed — and anticipated — event made its debut on Nov. 5.

  • Black Tie
Joe Newman was the oldest living graduate of University of Notre Dame. He died July 10 at the age of 108.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2021
Centenarian Joe Newman known for wisdom, advocacy for change

The Aviva senior resident was 108.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
turkey
  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • November 19, 2014
That Fit Girl: Fighting the holiday hunger games

That Fit Girl: Fighting the holiday hunger games

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Longboat Key Club's Islandside property has a maximum density of 1,588 units, of which 845 have been built. The town must hold a referendum to determine if voters want tourism on the property. Courtesy of the Longboat Key Club and Resort
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2014
Ocean Properties still finalizing Islandside concept

The Delray Beach-based company plans to hold discussions with the town and IPOC as it determines plans, including how many units to build.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2009
McKitrick tees off to win 153rd championship

The Longboat Key golf enthusiast won her latest tournament in Bermuda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrea Moriarty, Luke Moriarty, Kip O'Neill and Terry Petesch
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Villagers celebrate at holiday open house

Kip O'Neill's annual Holiday Open House Dec. 29 was a delightful gathering of new residents mingling with long-time Villagers. It was also an occasion for snowbirds to catch up on the latest news on the Key. Usually a number of peacocks gather on O'Neill's lawn to join in the festivities, but, on this evening, there wasn't one in sight. Someone must have forgotten to update the peacocks' social calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 26, 2017
Ringling cuts ribbon on new library

Ringling College of Art and Design formally dedicated the new Alfred R. Goldstein Library Jan. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Originally built in 1912, Mar Vista is one of 12 oldest structures on Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Mar Vista could begin new story

The historic restaurant will add a second-floor, open-air dining area and an elevator as part of the renovations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robbie Peterson Jr. was named freshman of the year on the Aurora University football team.  Photo courtesy Steve Woltmann photography.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 2, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High alumnus lends helping hand

A former Sailors football player gives back to his community in a time of need.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A closeup of Samson Miller during a joust. Photo courtesy the Knights of Valour.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2017
Jousting troupe at Sarasota Medieval Fair goes full-contact every time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River High School's Gabriel Cortez strikes a pose while performing a song from "Chicago."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 11, 2022
East Bradenton students return to the stage for theater performances

After two years of not having in-person performances, Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school students are thrilled to perform live.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 1, 2021
Siesta Key Beach drops in ratings

After taking the No. 1 spot in 2020, Siesta Beach dropped to No. 17 in TripAdvisor's annual ratings.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"Blown Away." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2019
Binge Blog: Bodega hive, assemble

Showtime's 'Desus & Mero' and Netflix's 'Blown Away' are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 74: Lisa Stortstrom

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Brian Harrington and Dr. Jennifer Pfeiffer will provide free dental services at Creekwood Dental Nov. 22.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2019
Creekwood Dental offers free dental services

East County's Creekwood Dental to offer free dental services

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 27, 2022
William Stewart Cloud

William Stewart Cloud (Stew) of Longboat Key, Florida passed away on May 12, 2022 surrounded by family members at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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