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The home at 1208 Northport Drive was built in 2005. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,980 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 27, 2020
Royal Palm Harbor home sells for $2.975 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 14-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Christopher Oglesby (B.F. Pinkerton) embraces Cho Cho San, played by Raquel González.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • March 15, 2023
Sarasota Opera's master class in Japanese movement

The cast of "Madama Butterfly" learns the fine art of being a geisha.

  • Arts + Culture
Allini fizzy bath truffles: $18.95. Allini bath bombs: $6.95. Allini artisan bar soap: $9.95. Set of 3 cosmetic bags: $59.95. Yellow natural sponge: $19.95.
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 10, 2022
Up and down the keys, great gifts abound

Want to bring something special to a special someone? These local offerings lend a personal touch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 7, 2019
Season is Back, Baby

CANDance’s Tournament of Champions brought the noise, The Golden Ticket fundraiser transformed Michael’s On East and I learned to love Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch 7-year-old Marissa Mae Famularo reads to 12-year-old Lab mix Annabelle, who was brought to the Braden River Library by Mary Ringland.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 24, 2022
Braden River Library hosts Read 2 Dogs program

Children can practice their reading skills in non-judgmental environment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Street parking on the south side of Broadway is closed between Palm Drive past Longboat Drive South.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2020
Longboat Key commissioners to consider resident-permit parking proposal

The Longboat Key Town Commission will also consider increasing parking fines from $30 to $75

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 28, 2016
This week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 14, 2018
New lines give new use to Longboat tennis courts

Longboat Key Public Works Department painted pickleball lines and purchased portable pickleball nets for a Bayfront Park tennis court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A healthy bay benefits its adjacent ecosystem, whether in water or on land. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2022
Estuary Program takes on comprehensive review of Sarasota Bay health

Projects for restoration include local and federally funded projects with the expectation of lessening future water pollution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Resident David Lough commissioned aerial shots of the Payne Park area in an effort to explore alternate options for building an orchestra venue. Photo courtesy David Lough.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 4, 2021
City includes Payne Park in effort to retain orchestra

The City Commission empowered staff to discuss placing a music hall in Payne Park — a concept that continues to draw opposition from preservationists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The beach on Greer Island is a popular boating destination.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2022
Longboat leaders finalize pair of no-boating zones on Greer Island

Two areas nearest private land are now designated as bathing zones.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Seth McGarry

Lakewood Ranch High pitcher and shortstop Seth McGarry was recently named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) all-state and all-academic teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the town of Longboat Key to hold its IntroLBK 2021 class on Zoom instead of having the Citizens Academy in person.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 24, 2021
Town to offer virtual IntroLBK 2021 class again

The free classes about Longboat Key Town Government are offered from June 22-24 on Zoom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rep. Sam Graves and Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge converse before their flight. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 14, 2022
US transportation committee member gets overview of Manatee roadways

Manatee County officials hope U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, who is on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sees the need for federal funds to expand Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Early voting counted for 25% of overall votes cast in the 2013 Sarasota City Commission election, and 18.7% in the 2013 municipal contest.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 2, 2015
Early voting begins with a sigh

City of Sarasota and Longboat Key voters can hit the polls from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today through Saturday, at the Supervisor of Elections office downtown and Longboat Key Town Hall. But, it’s been a slow start.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball junior Kali Barrett (21) is the Cougars' leading scorer at 12.8 points per game as of Dec. 15.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2023
Cougars girls basketball built to rebound in 2023-2024

After a third-straight Final Four run, Cardinal Mooney will return all but one player next season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney volleyball won its regional championship match against Calvary Christian in straight sets. Photo courtesy Chad Sutton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 7, 2019
Cougars advance to volleyball semi-finals

Cardinal Mooney advances past Calvary Christian in straight sets.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Monaca Onstad, the director of community relations for Lakewood Ranch Communities, and Community Coordinator Mackenzie Straley stand in front of a model of the future myLWR.com
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
myLWR.com — Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website

Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website, myLWR.com

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 9

Wilma Davidson captured this rainbow glowing over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nick Gallardo (foreground) and Jared Mancuso are bringing roots rock back with a modern twist. (Courtesy photo: Destiny Jackson)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 13, 2022
FST cabaret brings the jukebox hits with a modern twist

"Rock & Roll Reignited" is taking on some of the songs you love best at Florida Studio Theatre. And bringing them back to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
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