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Bill Carman moved to Longbeach Village with his family in 1969 . He says the Village is the best place to live and he still lives in the same house he bought more than 40 years ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2015
Q&A with Bill Carman

A Longbeach Village resident since 1969, Bill Carman sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Monaka Oberer and Rebekah Boudrie join Grayson Tullio (center) at the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2020
Doggies for Duchenne returns in Lakewood Ranch for its fifth run

Doggies for Duchenne Run has its fifth run in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 14, 2022
Car enthusiasts pack Luxe Dream Garage groundbreaking in Lakewood Ranch

Sixty-five garage condos due in 2023 with another 64 in 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2022
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' delivers thrills at Sarasota Polo Club

The Headless Horseman's ride through Lakewood Ranch caps another run of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 14, 2019
Dog Days Theatre's 'Harbor' speaks to the gay experience in contemporary U.S.

'Harbor' director Greg Leaming shares insights on the playwright’s sharp, smart, subversive take on American life.

  • Arts + Culture
Cliff Roles spent time in his Cologne, Germany, his home of 18 years.  Courtesy Photo Cliff Roles.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 27, 2020
Safe Travels: Sarasota locals give traveling advice

Sarasota locals give stories on how they’ve been traveling in an odd year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.20.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: December 23

Chris Boothroyd captured this monarch butterfly on a patch of milkweed at North Water Tower Park in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Chateau Sarasota officially opens Feb. 4 in the former Roy's space.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 1, 2023
French cuisine to open at former Roy’s in Sarasota

After more than a year of delays, The Chateau Sarasota on Siesta Drive will open Feb. 4.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The city has sought a development partner for the former landfill since the late '90s, but efforts to build on the land have not come to fruition. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2021
Marian Anderson Place development plan advances

So far, the city’s efforts to facilitate a project on the north Sarasota site have failed. Officials hope a new proposal will finally bear fruit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kaylen Rivers, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, is Harvard bound.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
ODA grad bound for Ivy League

Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient headed to Harvard after ODA career.

  • East County
  • News
Point of Rocks is known for its coral rock bed and snorkeling opportunities. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Siesta resident says sand loss is a point of concern

Salvatore Russo, a part-time resident who lives near beach access 13 on Siesta Key, is concerned with the rate of erosion at the southernmost spit of sand connected to the public beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Outlined in red, the Progress at University site at 1400 Desoto Road is adjacent to the former Sarasota Kennel Club, where a 372-unit apartment complex is planned, and bordered on two sides by Tri-Par Estates, a residential community.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 16, 2022
Planning Board OKs plan for apartments under airport glide path

A 280-unit complex will sit directly beneath airplanes' path of descent at SRQ, but unlike the adjacent Aventon Sarasota, the airport cannot legally challenge its approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lourdes Capote-Dishaw, a Braden River High School junior, will continue to work with Bobbert during winter break to prepare for the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 15, 2022
Barn doors stay open during FFA students' winter break

Future Farmers of America students return to campus during winter break to care for their animals and prepare for the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
WBTT Executive Director Julie Leach, scholarship recipient Todd Bellamy II, Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and scholarship recipient Maicy Powell — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 14, 2019
Scene & Heard 08.14.19

Get caught up on the latest news to hit the A&E scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
trivia
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 24, 2013
TWIS Tour Guide: Trivia Nights

TWIS Tour Guide: Trivia Nights

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 7, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 7

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 7

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Justin Bieber prefers to keep a low profile wherever he goes, but police believe that his leopard-print Audi R8 and washboard abs will make him easy to spot on Longboat Key. Courtesy photo
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 2, 2014
Justin Bieber's new baby: Ohana estate

APRIL FOOLS' - There's gonna be one less empty house on Longboat Key, following a universally acclaimed musician's purchase of the blinged out $22 million Ohana estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. Although people ages 16 and older are eligible, some high schoolers have mixed feelings about getting vaccinated. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 21, 2021
Some east Bradenton students not in rush to be vaccinated

Lakewood Ranch-area students have mixed feelings about being vaccinated.

  • East County
  • News
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