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Simply Susanne's is a small business on Longboat that takes great pride in its coffee.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 12, 2019
Longboat Key's new sign rules hit small business

Simply Susanne's Cafe provides a case study of how the signage regulations vary in desired effect.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Visitors to University Place speak with a security provider via a remote communication system. The provider opens the gate to visitors accordingly.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
Late to the party

Some residents say they want new options at the guardhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Harrison in her home with her art
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key artist Barbara Harrison is bringing it all together

As Harrison continues with her art and yoga, she's continuing the threads of her childhood dreams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2009
Lady Mustangs shutout Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Braden River 3-0 Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 11, 2018
Longboat Island chapel says arrivederci to snowbirds

About 100 congregants gathered April 11 for a spaghetti dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Center for the Ars -- Â which opened in 1952 -- shut down in May 2017 after 10 years under Ringling College management.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2019
Commissioners reframe Arts Center discussion

Split vote on pre-construction document raises questions among town leaders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Past chair Heather Williams, new chair Lisa Kirkland, incoming chair 2021 Kristi Hoskinson and deputy chair Erik Hanson look forward to a year of continued success for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance welcomes new board

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  • East County
  • News
Construction of a new home at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores prompted residents to get involved in discussion of exceptions to town height limits.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 11, 2017
Longboat Key P&Z Board postpones height discussion

Once scheduled for May 16, the discussion will now take place on June 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amelia Malkin picks a cucumber from the Goldie Feldman Academy Garden.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 21, 2016
Goldie Feldman harvests against summer hunger

Students at Goldie Feldman Academy harvest vegetables from the school garden to donate to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Alanna Mobley, Velma Rodgers and Ashley Mobley
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2017
NAACP honors local leaders

The Sarasota branch of the NAACP held the annual Freedom Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota on Oct. 5.

  • Black Tie
The Rams celebrate after securing match point in their 3-1 win against Dr. Phillips High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2018
Rams keep rolling: Energy of Riverview volleyball helps it reach "elite eight"

The energy of Riverview High Rams volleyball helps it reach the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 9A "elite eight."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 15, 2022
Sarasota RC Squadron trains locals in model aviation

The RC aircraft club has members flying their planes across Rothenbach Park daily.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Colin Lane in Chapatti. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 19, 2015
Theater Review: 'Chapatti'

Theater Review: 'Chapatti'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2015
Pirates to hold golf fundraiser

Braden River High will hold its 3rd annual Pirate Baseball and Softball Golf Tournament Oct. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2021
No need for speed

Traffic device keeps drivers honest on GMD.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 3: Scott Boyes

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 26

Melanie Smith captured this photo of a gray heron coming in for a landing on the beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2021
East County weather page photo: August 26

Darlene Edelman captured this posing turtle during a kayaking trip on the Braden River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2017
Theater review: 'The Drunken City'

“The Drunken City” serves up intoxicating comedy at the Asolo Conservatory.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The shopping center is under development at the intersection of Pope Road and State Road 64. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 21, 2022
Pope Road shopping center expected to be fully open by early 2023

Tenants including Culver’s and Tropical Smoothie are beginning to fill out the State Road 64/Pope Road strip mall in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
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