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Public street parking on Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood has been a point of contention for years.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 1, 2020
Longboat Key Commission has budget and more on its plate

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a regular meeting on Sept. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key's only gas station changed its green paint accents to Mobil’s signature blue and red colors to reflect the new Mobil gas station.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2014
Gas station undergoes rebranding effort

Longboat Key's only gas station changed from a BP station to a Mobil station last night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma Uihlein and Amelia Thomas at a 2018 Tidal Tykes camp at Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2019
Stay cool with these local barrier island summer camps

From Lido Beach to City Island, there are plenty of spots that are offer camps all summer long.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Preliminary plans call for the tower fronting Palm Avenue to move back 32-feet to make space for a grand oak. Roger Drouin
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 20, 2013
Board approves hotel adjustments

The joint-venture development team hopes to break ground in January, on 148-room hotel and 147 apartments at the corner of Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2019
Best of Sarasota Cops Corner: 2019

The funniest and most puzzling police reports from Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jack Daly is the incumbent running for the District 4 seat on the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profiles: Jack Daly, District 4

Candidate Jack Daly outlines his priorities and preferences in a Q & A with the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Francis Shea, who died Jan. 17, founded the Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch's Irish Celtic Festival founder dies

Lakewood Ranch's Frank Shea, beloved for his volunteer work, dies.

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County Commission will decide May 25 whether to appoint interim Administrator Scott Hopes to the permanent position.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 19, 2021
Manatee County commissioners set vote to forgo administrator search

No search for Manatee County administrator?

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Ken Schneier (left) and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock (right) were sworn in to their respective positions on March 23, which is the last time the town commission met in person.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 26, 2020
Schneier navigates unusual first weeks as Longboat Key's mayor

The Longboat Key Town Commission last met in person on March 23 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Purdy, director of operations for Manatee County YMCA's four branches, welcomes the public to a free Sledding with Santa event at the Lakewood Ranch branch Saturday.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sledding with Santa at the YMCA

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA is having a free Sledding with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • News
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded the committee $25,000 to help welcome 1,7000 rowers and support staff to Nathan Benderson Park. File photo of Scully, the WRC mascot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2017
World Rowing Championship organizing committee receives $25,000 grant

The grant was awarded by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • East County
  • Sports
Capt. Ryan Simonson readies to launch a pass.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2017
SMA Prep club provides Ultimate mix of exercise and learning

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 10, 2015
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates Mother’s Day and students

Longboat Island Chapel’s service on Mother’s Day, May 10, did not only honor mothers — it also recognized 18 local students by awarding them $1,400 scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 4, 2012
Sports Scores: Basketball

Cougars tame Falcons; SMA tops Venice Christian; Riverview breezes past North Port; Lady Cougars hold Lady Falcons to two buckets

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.24.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Helene Levin, Sallie Feldman, Bobbi Blackman and Suzanne Weitz play mahjong at the Grove.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Game on in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents gather for mahjong while supporting each other and local businesses.

  • East County
  • News
Five Sarasota Ballet dancers moved up from the corps de ballet to corypheé. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 28, 2013
Spotlight: Climbing the Ranks

Five Sarasota Ballet dancers moved up from the corps de ballet to coryphee. Get to know them before you see them on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2013
Registration underway for Amateur Championships

The Manatee County Amateur Golf Championships will be held Sept. 20-22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Esther Halt. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2019
Riding to remember in Lakewood Ranch

Riding to remember in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Bishop Animal Shelter Exceutive Director Keith Pratt stands in the exercise area of the shelter's newest facility, a 25,000-square foot animal rescue center and isolation facility with capacity for 68 dogs and 250 cats.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Bishop Animal Shelter plans shelter donation to Manatee County

Bishop Animal Shelter plans shelter donation to Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
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