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Sue Ann and Mike Ciccone in front of the bar that Ciccone built for the house.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 12, 2021
Longboat Key couple Mike and Sue Ann Ciccone celebrate the island life

The couple recently moved to Longboat Key full time and spend their nights seeking happy memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Maureen Merrigan, BJ Bishop and Mike Haycock posed for a picture at Monday afternoon's Town Commission meeting.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 15, 2021
Three Longboat Key commissioners run unopposed

No one filed to run against incumbent commissioners Mike Haycock, BJ Bishop and Maureen Merrigan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 13, 2011
Publix Plans

Publix Super Markets Inc. submitted July 6 a preliminary application to the town outlining a teardown and rebuild of Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An artistic illustration of the Alton Lakewood apartments being planned for the southeast corner of State Road 64 East and Lorraine Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 31, 2023
Pet-friendly apartment complex slated for SR 64, Lorraine Road

The Alton Lakewood apartments will feature a dog park and pet spa along with an oversized fitness center and outdoor running track.

  • East County
  • News
A Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation assessor inspects a Sarasota Police Department K-9 unit.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2023
SPD earns reaccreditation from law enforcement assessors

Accreditation from Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation and Florida Police Accreditation Coalition is valid for three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
These circle dances often involve handholding.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 22, 2012
VIDEO: The Sarasota Grapeviners

The Sarasota Grapeviners are an international folk dance group that meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners hope medical marijuana dispensaries do not get turned into recreational dispensaries.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 27, 2021
County aims for home rule on marijuana

Commissioners remain opposed to personal-use laws, even if legalized by the state legislature.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jean and Ron Schwied stand in their kitchen in front of a map of the route they will be taking. Their home is rented out, and they are ready to take off.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
Longboat Key couple sets sail around the eastern U.S.

It will take approximately 10 months for the Schwieds to sail The Great Loop around the eastern U.S.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County is pushing forward with plans to secure property for the development of the Tara Bridge and is readying to pay out nearly $2 million as part of an eminent domain deal.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
County reaches Tara Bridge settlement

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is set Sept. 20 to discuss a deal regarding the taking of land for the proposed Tara Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Eileen Parker with the School District of Manatee County's Food and Nutrition Services hands out lunches during the summer food program. Students will be able to pick up meals at various Lakewood Ranch-area locations. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 1, 2022
Free 2022 summer meals for Manatee County students

Students can go to multiple east Bradenton locations to receive meals.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2020
2020 Election Recommendations: The amendments

As always, many of the proposed constitutional amendments sound good, but they aren’t.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bill Robertson

Trial lawyer Bill Robertson, 59, traces roots back to colonels in the Civil War.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brista Homes founder and President Mark Ursini prefers to build two single-family homes on Buttonwood Drive. If the Nov. 2 referendum fails, he plans to develop an additional office building.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 22, 2021
Town, Manatee referendums on Nov. 2 ballots

Sarasota voters in Longboat have one issue to decide; Manatee voters have two.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Scott says he's grateful to the Good Samaritan who administered CPR to him and wants to "pay it forward."
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • August 26, 2021
Years later, Sarasota man wants to thank the 'angel' who saved him

2019 heart attack brings resident of Jefferson Center Retirement Home to new outlook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2022
50 songs to get you in the Fourth of July spirit

Celebrate your American pride with these patriotic songs.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Brown will leave the Longboat Key Town Commission after six years, four of which he spent in the mayor's seat.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2015
Mayor Jim Brown: On his own terms

Jim Brown prepares to strike the gavel on his final days as mayor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Interim Police Chief Rex Troche urged anyone who has information on the two death investigations to contact police.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2022
Sarasota Police investigating pair of homicides on Tamiami Trail

Two women found dead nine blocks apart between Feb. 25 and Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.12.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 24, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Auto held hostage

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
So-called pedestrian-hybrid beacons, similar to those installed along Sarasota's bayfront, are proposed for two sites on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 24, 2022
FDOT pitches new crosswalk proposals for Longboat Key's main road

Proposal calls for replacing two yellow-light signals with red-light signals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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