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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman reported that someone left three large piles of tree branches and brush on a vacant property that was under her care.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 1, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Mendelssohn and Mahler with St. Clair and Hanslip

This Sunday will go down in my personal record book as one of the most exhausting, exhaustive and exhilarating in a long time.

  • Arts + Culture
Larysa Switlyk shows off two wels catfish she caught in Spain. These are the same fish she’ll be fishing for in the World Catfish Classic in May. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2012
Longboat Key resident to compete in World Catfish Classic

Larysa Switlyk turns her passion for hunting and fishing into a career.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 7, 2016
People to watch: Rick Piccolo

What does Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport CEO Rick Piccolo see for growth in 2016 and beyond? The sky’s the limit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan, right, and Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio sat in on the joint commission meeting focused on solving traffic woes.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 2, 2016
Joint Longboat-Sarasota commission seeks solutions to traffic jams

Driving into another tourism season, Longboat Key and Sarasota County officials say it’s time to find real answers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Willie Thomas of Camp Gladiator gives inspiration to Lakewood Ranch'  s Maria DeCarlo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 30, 2017
Workouts a great fit for Mall at UTC in Sarasota

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
University of Tennessee freshman Ashley Bongart will return home to Lakewood Ranch to compete in the 2015 Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Presented by First Watch Cafe.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2015
Hit or Miss JEN BLANCO

Former high school tennis star now Volunteers her time with Tennessee

  • East County
  • Sports
Fred Bloom and Larry Lerner dressed to kill and hustling chances at the Beth Sholom Sisterhood luncheon. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 17, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.18.16

Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
Michael Donald Edwards delivers the identities of the seven shows of the 2015-16 season.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 16, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

The fourth year of their American Character Project includes old favorites and exciting new works

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Hill is interested in serving on the county level to represent Lakewood Ranch on growth matters coming before the Manatee County Planning Commission. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2014
Hill sees planning vacancies as opportunity

Jim Hill believes vacancies on a planning board should be an eye opener for residents to help manage growth in the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Samowitz, pictured in February, holds a photo of himself taken when he was a 27-year-old enlistee.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2013
Samowitz, oldest Iwo Jima survivor, dies at 99

Marty Samowitz was there when troops raised the U.S. Flag over Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Payne Park Auditorium.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 8, 2023
Nonprofit CEO details mission for expansion, operation of Payne Park Auditorium

A subsidiary of The Players Centre for Performing Arts begins its work to raise capital and begin planning to create a venue for local theater groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Market on Longboat Key will not be returning in 2025, the organizer announced.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 31, 2025
Longboat Key farmers market canceled for 2025-26 season

A push to finalize enough vendors for the seasonal event came up short for the only farmers market on the barrier island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Cops Corner

9:21 a.m. - 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Traffic Complaint. A resident flagged down police to report that a large group of bicyclists was riding in the south-bound traffic lane and impeding traffic. He said that a verbal altercation ensued after he blew his horn at them. The 12 riders told police that the resident had started the altercation by blowing his horn at them, pulling in front of them and braking, causing the riders to brake to avoid crashing. Both parties were given information about laws pertaining to bike lanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 30, 2015
Your Calendar: Longboat Key

Check out the top January events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At the Mall at University Town Center, Santa teaches  Olivia, Noor and Zaynab Kazbour how to be quiet while baby sister, Layaal, sleeps. "It's so cute I can't stand it," says their mom, Parrish's Jordan Kazbour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
For holiday excitement ... just chill in Sarasota-Bradenton area

East County has abundance of holiday entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School fourth graders Leona Killion and Michael Chmielarski created business cards as a dancer and a soccer player for the Project T.E.A.C.H. activity on March 12.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 23, 2026
Project TEACH volunteers work to inspire young minds in Manatee County

Fourth grade classes all over the district were joined by local business people to talk about careers and dreams.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 21, 2009
St. Armands Key Lutheran welcomes its new pastor

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church held an impressive installation service Oct. 18 for its new pastor, the Rev. Mark A. Bernthal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 22, 2009
County hires new fire chief

With current Fire Chief Brian Gorski retiring at the end of the month, the county has hired its new chief from Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 8, 2010
Food tree delivers fun bites on a stick

"Libbypops" are 10 different mini indulgences paired with savory sauces for dipping and are part of Libby's Restaurant + Bar's new, hipper happy hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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