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  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 7, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sale Shopping on the Key

Calling all savvy shoppers! Church sales are the key to great deals on Longboat this weekend. On March 8, the St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Christ Church's Sale Away takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Library president Mary Baker (standing, wearing pink) speaks to members of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key during a social event Tuesday evening at Longboat Library.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 5, 2020
Rotary Club members explore Longboat Library — some for first time

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key held a social event at Longboat Library on Tuesday evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
Cops Corner

May 27 Sneak peek 11:52 p.m. -- Broadway Beach Access. Code Enforcement. Police warned a couple they were on the beach after hours. They told police they had just arrived for a vacation and wanted to take a quick glance at the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Country Club resident Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, is pictured at the county's drive-thru vaccination site at Tom Bennett Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
You've been vaccinated — Now what?

Vaccinated East Manatee County residents enjoy new freedoms

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Shapiro's favorite part of watching Wilbur was seeing how he developed.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 27, 2019
Return of the baby ospreys

Sarasota resident Nancy Shapiro bid adieu to the baby ospreys she's been photographing for a month and a half.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wilkinson Elementary School teacher Pat-e Gillezeau started a Facebook group to help teachers get the resources they need.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 20, 2020
Facebook group helps teachers get supplies for new year

Adopt a Sarasota County Teacher Facebook Group allows residents to gift teachers with necessary back to school items.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Our View: It's 'code blue' in Manatee

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest or suffers extensive trauma, teams of cardiac or trauma doctors and nurses converge in a Code Blue rush. There is an extraordinary sense of urgency and intensity as all available resources are brought to bear to save or stabilize the patient.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jeffery Kin and Walter Price play Clown 1 and Clown 2 in "The 39 Steps" where they run a comedic marathon and switch between over 30 different characters and objects.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 16, 2015
The 39 Steps: Sidekicks Center Stage

In “The 39 Steps” at The Players Theatre (running from Sept. 30 to Oct. 11), character actors Walter Price and Jeffery Kin take on enough roles for an ensemble of 30.

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Rominiecki said the acquisition of the Historic Spanish Point campus would allow Selby Gardens to do more work focused on natural Florida plants. Photo courtesy Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2020
Selby Gardens acquires Historic Spanish Point

Facing financial challenges, Historic Spanish Point will become a part of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens organization effective May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The roundabout used to have three large palm trees, but two of them have died. CDD supervisors say the soil is diseased, so the remaining palm tree likely will die in the future, as well.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2016
Is crane needed on Waterlefe landscape?

Waterlefe supervisors struggle with roundabout beautification.

  • East County
  • News
Fairfield resident Brian Dunne stand at the center of his community, where the pool and mailboxes are located. Behind him is an unobstructed skyline. He and others worry about the visual impact a five-story building could have.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2019
Fairfield residents oppose planned five-story building in Manatee County

Fairfield residents worry about views, traffic with proposed Bradenton plaza changes.

  • East County
  • News
This is a photo of a model unit at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. The squatters will be required to take off their shoes upon entering the units, so as not to scuff the new floors.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2011
Squatters pay cash for keys to Colony

APRIL FOOLS - Neighbors of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort say current guests are squatters, not celebrities, and they want them out of here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
George Armstrong
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 20, 2015
Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The city and state will consider adding a roundabout to U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2017
FDOT to hold workshop on Gulfstream roundabout

The state is studying the future of the U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue intersection, and it’s inviting the public to share feedback on potential plans for a roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city has described the current status of Fruitville Road as perilous for pedestrians, and hope changes can help calm the street.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2015
Fruitville Road: Bridging the Gap

The city has prioritized a street improvement effort along Fruitville Road to improve the walkability between downtown and the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
University Park County Club will hold a Summer Teen Golf Camp on Aug. 1-3 for area youths looking to hone their skills.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2017
University Park offers teen golf camp

The camp will run Aug. 1-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Briefs

County improves its budget forecast; New College has eight Fulbright scholars; Sarasota real-estate sales stay strong

  • Sarasota
  • News
A garden of lights blooms down one of the walk ways at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Lights in Bloom display.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.17.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key police investigate four vehicle break-ins Sunday.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Four vehicle breaks-ins reported on Longboat

A 24-year-old boat owner visiting from Lakeland reported $2,150 worth of gear was taken sometime between 11 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 a.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Benderson Development purchased the Landings Shopping Center in January. Photo courtesy Ten-X.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 5, 2017
New restaurants coming to South Tamiami Trail shopping center

The Apollonia Mediterranean Grill just leased space at the property, and the developer presented preliminary plans for an undisclosed restaurant with a drive through to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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