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JoAnn Shakon and Jim Wingert of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch join with Mike Hornyak of The UPS Store  to show off donated books.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 17, 2022
UPS Store in Lakewood Ranch donates 1,707 books to the Rotary's Books for Kids program

The Books for Kids program distributes more than 30,000 books a year now and has given away more than 100,000 books since 2013.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key is split almost in half by a county line established in 1921, more than 30 years before the town incorporated.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat proposes one-county initiative to Sarasota commissioners

About one third of Longboat Key residents pay more property taxes without any benefit, town manager says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Opera apprentices of 2022. (Courtesy photo: Rod Millington)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 28, 2022
Sarasota Opera celebrates 40th year of apprentice program

An opera singer's career can take decades to flourish, and the Sarasota Opera has been providing apprentices with a springboard for 40 years.

  • Arts + Culture
Town contractors are in the process of installing power and fiber cables.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2020
Town keeps watch on two requests for state funding

Leaders seek about $2.14 million for continuation of sea-level study and connected-city work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.21.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.21.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
News Briefs

Bullock hires a new town finance director

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Mopping up a rent dispute

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
All dishes will feature several vegetables, but will highlight one specific ingredient. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 19, 2019
Spice owner goes back to the basics with Grown, a vegan pop-up restaurant

Chef Louis Robinson is focusing on a classic, vital food group for his next pop-up dinner: vegetables.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Longboat Key Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon has kicked off enforcement of the Key's new turtle ordinance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Sea turtle enforcement starts with education

Property owners will get time to learn about new turtle-related rules before enforcement begins next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Armands Circle paid parking data shows visits to the Lido Key business district remains robust even after season. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2022
Paid parking, Bay Runner data shows benefits for St. Armands BID

The Sarasota parking manager tells the St. Armands BID board that paid parking and Bay Runner activities remain robust after season concludes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Ovations: Congratulations are in order

Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Gerich Home

The north end home will be on display for the annual home tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge disagrees with Michael Barfield's assertion that the commissioner has not provided all necessary records.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
Public interest cited as reason for lawsuit against Manatee County commissioners

Paralegal consultant and commissioners disagree if they've complied with records requests

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Ackerman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Real Estate Reports

The latest local real estate news

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2011
News Briefs

Commission to discuss live-stream videos; No garbage pickup on Labor Day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stanley Martin (Rexy), Kraig Swartz (Miss Tracy Mills), and Britt Michael Gordon (Georgia McBride) model Mari Taylor Floyd's finished creations. (Courtesy photo: John Jones.)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 29, 2022
FST costume designer brings characters to life

Clothes make the man (and/or woman). Costumes make the actor. At Florida Studio Theatre, Mari Taylor Floyd makes (and designs) many of the costumes. Her work is vital to every production.

  • Arts + Culture
compound
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 10, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 10

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 10

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2021
High school sports roundup: 03.08.12

High school sports roundup: 03.09.12

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Single-payer health care

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"It's better late than never," said veteran opera performer Frank Maggese, left, with Kelsey Yantzer, of participating in the program. "I want to get it right — get the nuances down and add the acting to the singing. It is a total art form."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2012
OASIS launches program for young performers

Opera for Animals: Singing is Saving founders Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow hosted the premiere of the OASIS Young Artist Program.

  • East County
  • News
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