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Spanish Main consists of 212 villas.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 18, 2018
Longboat community's long-term vision meshes with new zoning proposals

Spanish Main residents encouraged their long-term redevelopment plans mesh with new town zoning proposals

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Blazers go through blocking drills in practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Blazers volleyball plays up to their competition

Sarasota Christian is a small program with a big spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Studio 20 Teas and Tutus

Sarasota Ballet's Studio 20 held a Teas and Tutu tea party for mothers and daughters Sunday April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Heidi Kurpiela
  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • February 20, 2020
Back at the Ranch: New Year, New You (Again)

Thrust into the new year already feeling the need for a refresh? Check out Back at the Ranch’s suggestions for some much-deserved self-care.

  • LWR Life
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 16, 2009
CAMERA READY: Model Student

Nolan Middle sixth-grader Ally Rahn has been working with Ford Models for about a year.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County shelters were near capacity on Saturday afternoon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2017
UPDATE: Shelter space in Manatee County dwindles

Those evacuating to shelters urged to find a spot by 8 p.m. Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota native Vo Williams has seen his song "Ready Set" become the official playoff anthem of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Photo courtesy Vo Williams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 30, 2021
Sarasota musician writes, performs Tampa Bay Lightning playoff anthem

Vo Williams, who grew up playing hockey, said the opportunity is a dream come true.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tammy Halstead, Tom Scholz, Ed Nugent and Chamber President Gail Loefgren at August's Business After Hours.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Business After Hours

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 27-hole plan maintains the original Donald Ross golf course while emphasizing natural park features. A designer who worked on the plan compared the parkland to the Celery Fields.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2020
City picks 27-hole plan for Bobby Jones

In a 3-2 vote, the City Commission selected a redesign proposal that will reduce the golf course footprint to create 130 acres of public parkland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josiah Joseph is the leader in the 6-9 division of The Junior Tour.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2020
Young Sarasota golfers happy to be playing national golf tour

Thanks to a regional director, the tour features some of the best courses in Sarasota and elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Grand Marshal David Miller and  former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mike Doll wave to the crowd at last year's parade
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Freedom Fest to bring back crowd favorites

The 16th annual event steps off at 9 a.m. with a parade on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 30, 2013
Email urges commission shake-up

IPOC President Bob White's email to Longboat residents asks for help to 'throw the rascals' on the commission out of office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bambi Forristall, Maribeth Phillips, Robert Eddie Dominguez and Kathy Martella helped to make the Community Shoe Box Drive and Reception a success.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Meals on Wheels Plus holds Shoe Box Drive & Reception

Meals on Wheels fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse will provide more than 1,500 homebound seniors with holiday cheer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2010
Cops Corner 08.19.10

Police were called to break up an argument between two apartment dwellers. The upstairs neighbor complained that the downstairs neighbor continually taps on his ceiling.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Key voting essentials

Before you vote, know what's up

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Luke Lecroy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Luke Lecroy

Lakewood Ranch boys basketball junior Luke Lecroy talks his first dunk and his goals for the season

  • East County
  • Sports
Hudson Bayou residents were upset when this LED sign promoting an upcoming seminar was erected last month in their neighborhood. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
LED flashing signs attracts criticism

City residents and one city commissioner are concerned about the popularity of bright LED signs that are starting to be installed along U.S. 41 and in areas close to residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As a cost-saving measure, the St. Armands BID could eliminate some design features from its original restroom plans.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2020
St. Armands bathroom plans remain in flux

In response to rising costs, officials are considering scrapping the favored design and housing the restrooms in shipping containers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverwalk's Linda Carroll and River Club's  Penny Savage like doing low impact exercises in a group setting because they have fun while they work out.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2019
Sweatin' to the Oldies

Videos inspire women's exercise group to get fit and have fun.

  • Health
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 27, 2018
Cops Corner: End of the line for this driver

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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