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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Colorful rendering falls victim to codes

A black-and-white sign at 6400 Gulf of Mexico marks the location of the new sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ava Filewich and Alana Gillis, who are members of the Lakewood Ranch High band, march in the band's semifinals performance.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River, Parrish high school marching bands finish season on bittersweet note

No trophies, but east Bradenton high school marching bands produce sweet final performances.

  • East County
  • Schools
1247 Westway Drive sold March 1 for $7.48 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2023
Waterfront Lido Shores home sells for $7.5 million

The modern home on Westway Drive was designed by an acclaimed local architect.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Gigis are Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret performance. They run through Sept. 25.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 9, 2016
The GiGis: Living in Harmony

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret production features a fun, energetic blast from the past.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 25, 2021
Paul Lincoln Keyes

Paul L. Keyes of Longboat Key, Florida passed away on February 15, 2021 at the age of 83.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Kathy Sitterle
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2022
University Place CDD, Seat 1: Kathy Sitterle

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Awards

The winners in four categories were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rosemary District residents David Lough and Debbie Trice show off concept images developed for a park near the intersection of Central Avenue and Boulevard of the Arts, part of an ongoing effort to create a park in the community.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
Rosemary District continues push for parkland

The city agreed to pursue the purchase of property in the neighborhood, but a deal is not yet finalized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Offensive lineman Kyle Brown, a 2015 graduate of Bradenton Christian, will play football for Division III Geneva College, in Beaver Falls, Pa., this fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2015
Panther set to tackle the next challenge

Bradenton Christian graduate Kyle Brown will continue his football career at Geneva College this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Newly anointed District 3 Commissioner Terry Gans and his wife, Diane, celebrate after hearing the news.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 26, 2014
Gans takes seat for two more years

Terry Gans defeats Ray Rajewski in the District 3 commission race, winning 57.38% of votes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 3475 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,183 square feet of living area. It sold for $7 million Feb. 1.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 13, 2016
New condos drive Longboat Key luxury real estate market

Prices in the $1 million-and-up category rose 41% over the first six months of this year compared with the same period in 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The company is selling many of its costumes, including the Cowardly Lion from its "The Wizard of Oz" play in 1996.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 17, 2020
Players Centre hosts costume sale before move

The costume sale runs through Sept. 26

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Holmes honks her horn in protest of returning to schools.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota schools shift back to school plans

Board members push back start of school date and mandate face coverings.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Workers at the 624 Palm construction site look on as emergency crews rescue a suspended man following a scaffolding failure.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 3, 2017
Construction firms grapple with labor shortage

As high-profile downtown construction accidents draw attention, a lack of available workers is making building in Sarasota more challenging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nina Levitt embraces a neighbor after the Sarasota County Commission’s decision Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Palmer Ranch residents secure neighborhood victory

Sarasota County commissioners voted to require a 50-foot buffer for a new development to the south of Silver Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mar Vista offers a view of Sarasota Bay shaded by live oak trees — perfect for day or night.
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 6, 2019
Dine on the waterfront to enjoy the cool weather

November in the Sunshine State is definitely cool. Alfresco dining by the water is as cool as it gets.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Eric Austin of Venice and Kerri and Wes Carter of Myakka City have started the non-profit Reef Medics. They organized a beach clean-up on Jan. 23.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 1, 2016
Local couple create a ripple cleaning up reefs

They hope non-profit raises reef awareness.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 16, 2022
Who are the real fascists?

Biden's tactics of vilifying Republicans has a sickening similarity to a German maniac in 1933.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Business leaders like Christine Robinson are cautioning the city about potential changes to its impact fee regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 11, 2017
Divisions form over impact fee changes

The city is considering changing the way it calculates a fee associated with new development. Already, the development community is wary of the proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key fire department is switching to this Phenix model in December. It is less traditional than the department's current helmets but is also lighter and allows for more mobility.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 20, 2019
Longboat Key fire department switching to lighter helmets

After many Longboat Key firefighters spoke of neck pain caused by their helmets, the department decided to switch to a new model. It settled on a Phenix model that is a pound and a half lighter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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