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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 11, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 18

A look at our favorite events happening this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
News Briefs

Bayfront group works to refine principles; Downtown Sarasota attracts more nightlife options

  • Sarasota
  • News
The location of the Longboat Key Arts, Culture and Education Center is proposed to be built between Longboat’s Publix and the town’s public tennis center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
The missing piece

It’s exciting to envision a new arts, culture and education center as the centerpiece of a town center. Go for it. The $10 million question, of course, is the $10 million and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 17, 2020
Renaissance Man

Nati Shabbat is bringing a higher quality of sound to Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Brittney Caldwell  and James FitzGerald perform in “Wakey, Wakey” now through Sept. 2 at Urbanite Theatre. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 12, 2018
'Wakey, Wakey' finds miracles in the mundane at Urbanite Theatre

Urbanite Theatre's latest production, "Wakey, Wakey," uses everyday characters to explore the greatest joys and mysteries of life.

  • Arts + Culture
Columbia University sophomores Dan Mullins, Caroline Lisankie, Maria Sulimirski and Eric Williams spoke at the luncheon.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2011
Columbia sophomores address local high school students

The Columbia University Club of Sarasota featured four Columbia sophomores during a luncheon Jan. 13, at the Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 7, 2012
Neighbors: Mark Lubas

Classically trained opera singer Mark Lubas has not only performed in a variety of operas throughout the U.S., he's also spent more than 20 years helping others find their own voice.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Charlene Donnelly helped transport the new batch of turtle nest stakes.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 29, 2020
Fresh coat

Longboat Key Turtle Watch updates supplies for turtle tracking

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bird Key home at 426 Meadow Lark Drive sold for $2,952,000. (file)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 7, 2022
Gulf of Mexico Drive home is Longboat Key's top seller this week

Property at 5940 Gulf of Mexico Drive sells for $4.7 million during the week of Dec. 27-3

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Fernando Vega and the CryoXL cryosauna.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
Cryotherapy a cool new option for pain relief

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Alec Zec prepares for his final season playing hockey for the Sarasota Rampage.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 20, 2012
CHARGING AHEAD: Alec Zec

Mooney senior Alec Zec begins his final season with the Sarasota Couny high school hockey team Sept. 21. This will be his fourth season with the Rampage.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Interim City Manager Marlon Brown said he wanted to make sure city officials make themselves available to engage with residents, businesses and visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2021
Conversation with Marlon Brown

The interim city manager shares his perspective on public engagement, working with commissioners, preparing a budget and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club East is experiencing a lot of growth. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2016
Ranch surges ahead in rankings

Mid-year new home sales put Lakewood Ranch in the top five nationally.

  • East County
  • News
A majority of the City Commission has not shown a desire to take additional steps to explore the preservation of the GWIZ building.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2018
Bayfront group pushes back on GWIZ preservation

The Bay Sarasota says public input supports demolishing the Boulevard of the Arts building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch homebuilders said they have not had trouble finding subcontractors, like John Coleman, a plumber with Danny Via Plumbing, who was installing pipes for water and sewer for a new home under construction.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch builders brace for COVID-19 impact

Sales fall, but builders are confident it's a short-term impact in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2011
Our View

First job for Scott: Derail the train

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mark Meador began his career with Casa del Mar at age 23, shortly after Hurricane Elena struck in 1985.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Rising Ranks: Mark Meador

Longtime assistant manager Mark Meador is the new general manager of Casa del Mar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whitney's outdoor seating will be situated under the new canopy constructed on the front of the building.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 16, 2019
North-end eatery gains Longboat's permission for outdoor seating

Whitney's adds parking provision on adjacent parcel to accommodate increase in capacity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • June 24, 2009
My View: Landau-Younger approach is a better way

Corporate budget experts Lenny Landau and Phil Younger have provided the town of Longboat Key with a budget-format tool that focuses on actual expenses, not fuzzy budgets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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