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Former Riverview High swimmer Emma Weyant has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in the Women's 400 IM.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 17, 2021
Sarasota swimmer is Tokyo Olympics bound

Former Riverview High swimmer Emma Weyant won the Women's 400 IM at the 2021 U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jason Berzowski and Tim Haas of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue serve up their award-winning firehouse chili.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 5, 2022
Same recipe, new venue for Longboat Kiwanis' Lawn Party

The annual event moved off the island for the first time and made its City Island debut.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Julie Simons says failure should not stop anyone from continuing to moving forward because failure is a great learning tool.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2021
New year, new advice

Resolutions don't have to be an exercise in futility with this advice.

  • Health
Rabbi Daniel Cohen. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 28, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts Scholar in Residence event on Zoom

Though in previous years, the occasion marks a weekend full of in-person lectures, the scholar isn't in residence this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 21, 2019
Art and About: After Dark

Feel like staying up past your bedtime? The good news is you’re an adult, so you don’t have one! For those of you enjoy the dark, here’s a short list of clubs and pubs that awaken the nocturnal animal in us all.

  • LWR Life
A time to keep our perspective
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 23, 2020
A time to keep our perspective

Caesar Augustus and Herod were all about self-centered status, power and ego. Mary and Joseph were the antithesis: humble, not materially wealthy, ordinary in all appearances. And yet they were extraordinary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 3, 2011
Deal Us In: Technique is the key in this hand

This hand gives the reader a chance to display his technique by deciding how he would play a three notrump contract after a heart lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Danny Frank, 32, prepares to water ski.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Local charities sponsor adaptive water skiing

On May 22, several local non-profits collaborated for an adaptive clinic for 20 people with disabilities to learn to water ski.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 18, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue makes key hire and promotions

A new fire inspector was added to the department while East Manatee promotes two of its own.

  • East County
  • News
The purchaser of a liner property in front of the State Street garage hopes to buy more city-owned land, but the City Commission has expressed skepticism about the changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2015
State Street garage developer seeks more land

At Tuesday's City Commission meeting, the board will weigh in on proposed changes to a commercial property at the State Street garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 9, 2019
Buffalonians flock to Michael's On East for Sarasota Orchestra dinner

Locals get creative with costumes, All Star Children's Foundation gets a grant boost, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 30

Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Are you concerned about the healthiness of your child's lunches served at school? The Manatee County School District is taking a closer look at its nutrition policy tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 25, 2015
Manatee County School Board discusses nutrition

At its Aug. 25 meeting, Manatee County School Board members will vet ideas on amending the Manatee County School District's nutrition policy.

  • East County
  • News
Ryan Freeman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Ryan Freeman

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks his goaltending skills other than shot-stopping, and his favorite food

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 21, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Doggy Paddle

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lizzy, Aaron and Charlie Westrip are all accomplished runners. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2021
Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old with autism wins national triathlon title

Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old runs to world records, triathlon titles despite being autistic.

  • East County
  • News
Largely, schools in the northern half of Sarasota County fared better than those in the south. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota School Board grants Asplen emergency-recovery powers

The emergency order is given a 45-day run time, and expenditures of $100,000 or more must be reported to the school board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 9, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens paints with the colors of the sun

Orchid Ball 2019: Gauguin's Sunset in Paradise was held Feb. 9.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 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 Sleep Center Staff |
  • July 12, 2018
Did You Know Quality Sleep Hygiene is a Pillar of Health?

Research has shown that adequate sleep is essential to proper functioning.

  • Health
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