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$18.1 million in facelifts are planned for Bay Haven School for Basics Plus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2022
Three planned new schools will house 5,100 student in flourishing south Sarasota County

Two new schools in Wellen Park and a third nearby will serve the Venice-North Port area as Sarasota County Public Schools plans for growth. A historic school will also get a makeover.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Water didn’t pour into the terminal. The membrane covers other roofing materials, but eight hours of leeching rainwater caused plenty of damage.   (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 30, 2022
SRQ set to resume operations after quick cleanup from damaged roof

Ceiling tiles have been removed and water dried up at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport after a portion of the roof was damaged by Hurricane Ian. Operations resume this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 17, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No time like the present . . . or is there?

Police reports from around Longboat Key, Sept. 10-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Coach B.J. Ivey gives directions to his ODA boys basketball players against Cardinal Mooney. Ivey is in his second season at the school.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 22, 2022
Coach B.J. Ivey says Lakewood Ranch's ODA boys basketball on the right track despite losses

ODA's boys basketball program of Lakewood Ranch continues to grow under Coach B.J. Ivey.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lily, Mason and Cassidy Berg show off their masks before heading into Southside Elementary School.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 15, 2020
School board considers mask policy extension

If the policy extension is approved, students could have to wear masks for the rest of the school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.17.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Crawford
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Business Observer

Crawford opens Edward Jones branch on Circle; Sarasota Manatee Originals offers 30% discounts

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties |
  • September 15, 2022
Back to School

Your support will help thousands of us become the next great writers, chefs, leaders and whatever else we put our minds to. The possibilities are endless when people like you invest in kids like us. See yourself supporting great futures at the Club.

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  • Neighbors
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Xavier (Joel P.E. King) and his son, Omari (Donovan Whitney) talk after Omari's altercation with a teacher. Photo by Sorcha Augustine
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 3, 2021
'Pipeline' lands emotional gut-punch

Dominique Morisseau’s searing play isn’t lost in translation to streaming video in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 3: Mary Ellen Palermo

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rita Rehn as Gail in "In the Book Of." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 24, 2013
Theater Review: 'In the Book Of'

John Walch's latest play, "In the Book Of," provides a pleasant melodrama, which seems to be aimed at gently teaching folks to tolerate one another.

  • Arts + Culture
The town of Longboat Key provided renderings of the 50-foot stage concept at the Town Center site.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 15, 2021
Longboat Key couple plans to donate up to $500K for Town Center stage naming rights

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to consider a naming rights agreement on Dec. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Keisha Bell

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
Observed: We are all responsible for our actions

When a tragedy occurs, especially one as horrible as the death of 53-year-old Siesta resident Donna Chen, people's natural response is to second-guess actions and look for ways to prevent a recurrence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Billy Kennerly tees off on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Kennerly would par the hole.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2021
Two tied atop leaderboard heading into Suncoast Classic's final day

Other golfers are not far behind the pair.

  • East County
  • Sports
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said minimal interruptions occurred during Monday's return to school. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2022
Sarasota County Schools touts smooth return for Monday's reopening

School officials weighing possibility of presenting calendar changes to School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Legacy Golf Club's foursome of PGA members included Kevin Paschall, Wendi Patterson, K.C. Bartlett and Jeff Boudrie. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Local golf pros put money on their skills for a good cause

The 2022 Birdie-A-Thon raised approximately $70,000 for local charities

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County Senior Services Manager Tracie Adams said getting older and needing help to maintain your home shouldn't mean you have to leave it.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 10, 2021
Additional funding will help more Manatee County seniors

Manatee County provides services to some seniors who aren't ready for assisted living

  • East County
  • News
Historian David McCullough and his wife, Rosalee, attended the annual Gulf Coast Community Foundation luncheon March 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • June 8, 2017
Is incivility the new norm?

These are not the most pleasant or stress-free of times.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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