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The difference in fencing between the "large dog area"(left) and the "small dog area."
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 29, 2017
Dog injury prompts Longboat to consider park changes

20-pound dog slipped through fence in Bayfront Park's 'big-dog' area and was hit on nearby Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The staff of Café L’Europe gathers for a group picture before guests arrive to celebrate the restaurant’s 40th anniversary.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 3, 2013
Cafe L'Europe 40th anniversary luncheon

Cafe L'Europe turns 40 later this month and kicked off the celebration Thursday, Jan. 3, with an unveiling of a new "old" logo (the restaurant returned to its original font) followed by a luncheon, where guests were treated to a complimentary glass of wine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The kick off event begins at 8:15, Nov. 18, at the Robert L Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 15, 2011
Florida Power and Light gives 50 families 'home energy makeovers'

FPL has announced 50 homes in Sarasota will receive courtesy energy efficiency upgrades from FPL in conjunction with the City of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mallory Gnaegy Owner of Sunglass Express, Yvonne Schloss, has been “seeing” customers for 19 years.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards 10 employees or fewer nominee: Sunglass Express Optical

Sunglass Express Optical has been in the same location on St. Armands Circle since owner Yvonne Schloss opened it in 1993.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.16.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Oriole bird makes friends with members of Girls Inc.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2015
Orioles play ball with Girls Inc.

Baltimore Orioles host Girls Inc. for a baseball clinic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2014
District leads bond refinancing efforts

Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 refinanced bonds Monday, a move that will produce $1.2 million in savings over the life of the bond.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Costco Wholesale opens for business in Bradenton

Costco Wholesale opens for business in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 30, 2021
Boo at the Bazaar makes for happy Halloween

The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime hosted its annual event with plenty of candy and festive decor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 15, 2018
Cops Corner: You, again?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Ciemniecki's home is Key West style, complete with a metal roof and a cupola.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 13, 2016
The key to country living

East County’s aquamarine house is a tale of compromise.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Some residents are concerned that the addition of boat slips, on the left side of Whitaker Bayou, will create too narrow of a channel for many boaters to be able to maneuver safely.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 21, 2011
Commission not on board with slips

City commissioners denied a request to add 16 boat slips to a proposed hotel just off North Trail, which developers say will hinder their chances of getting a high-quality hotel company to join the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trinity Shipe, Avery Blechta, Natalie Mercadante, Zoie Zanoni, Jenna Santiago, Madison Smithers, Hallie Monserez and Rachel Jarrett have led the Cougars girls cross country team to the state championship.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2018
Cougar girls cross country reaches state meet for first time in 31 years

The team's top seven runners finished within 40 seconds of each other at the regional meet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Renbourn Chock and Ashley Strand.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 27, 2016
Class Clowns: New College takes the stage at McCurdy's

New College students take over McCurdy's for a night of stand-up comedy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 4, 2017
Longboat Town Commission advances fire station bond

If approved by the commission in November and voters in March, the bond would deliver nearly $5.9 million to rebuild one fire station and renovate the other.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 14, 2022
Heroes come to life at Free Comic Book Day

Costumes range from simple to extravagant at annual event designed to connect readers with a classic art form.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wyatt Plattner. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Wyatt Plattner

The Cardinal Mooney graduate and golfer has won both the 2022 FSGA Boys' Junior Championship and the 50th Southern Junior Championship this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
Haile dancers compete at states

The Haile Middle School Dance Team showed off their best moves at the Florida Dance Team Director's Association state competition Feb. 27 at Oviedo High School in Oviedo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The proposal for a new resort evolved over the years.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 9, 2021
Unicorp proposes changes to St. Regis development

In February, Unicorp closed on a settlement to dissolve the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Cianfaglione leads a walking tour of the Selby Gardens campus Tuesday, outlining the location of a proposed parking garage on the bayfront property.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 28, 2019
Selby Gardens updates neighbors on master plan

Despite continued objections from some residents, the botanical garden is still working to allay any fears about its strategies for growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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