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David Miller is Longboat's de facto historian. All photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 3, 2019
David Miller: A Longboat Linchpin

The quintessential local looks back on 64 years in town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
Library checks out options for monetary assistance

The Longboat Library will make a presentation at the Town Commission's Feb. 17 regular workshop meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Colon
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 5: John Colon

James Golden faces John Colon.

  • East County
  • News
Alexandra, Scott, Angela and Samantha DeVine are excited A&S Paint Studio is finally open.  Angela DeVine named the studio in honor of her daughters. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2020
Stress free art comes to Lakewood Ranch

A&S Painting Studio opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
East County football roundup: 10.04.19.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.04.19

Two wins and a loss for area teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
James Cutway, president of the Suncoast Beekeepers Association and owners of Myakka's Gold Apiary, sells local, raw honey at the Who Knew Pop Up Market at Summerfield Park.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2019
Honey of a problem in Lakewood Ranch

East County Beekeepers share what to do when you find a bee colony around your home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 5, 2019
Ohana estate sold for $11.4 million

The transaction sets a record as the top single-family home sale in Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom and Twyla Fuchs, of Route 128 Winery and Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif., and Daniel Weber, of Johnson Brothers Liquor Co. at last year's event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 9, 2016
Your Calendar: Bacchus on the Beach

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sherry Nikolich’s Buttonwood Drive home had flooding in the garage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 18, 2020
Longboat Key residents continue Eta clean-up

Several Buttonwood Harbour residents had flooding because of Eta.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The project will be done in two segments, one from Beneva Road to Caribbean Drive and another from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road. Photo courtesy of FDOT
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
Bike lanes, median upgrades coming to U.S. 41

Six-foot bike lanes and signal modifications will be added to ensure safer travel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rabbi Samantha Kahn, Temple Sinai's Director of Youth Education, Outreach and Engagement Bethany Leinweber and Gulf Gate teacher Michelle Portnow Rivas said the Daffodil Project is a way to remember those who died in the Holocaust
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
School, temple partner on Holocaust education

Gulf Gate fifth grade students will plant a Holocaust remembrance garden as part of the Daffodil Project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A reenactment from "Alabama Snake." Photo source: HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 11, 2020
Binge Blog: What if I told you I don't even know the truth?

"Alabama Snake" is this week's selection.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The proposed cell tower site was located at the front of the River Club Golf Club property, just north of the parking lot, in an open area adjacent to the  pump station.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Manatee County wins cell tower case

A judge has ruled that Manatee County was OK to deny a cell tower application within River Club more than five years ago.

  • East County
  • News
Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch Rabbi Mendy Bukiet demonstrates how he will use a blow torch to kosher parts of The Grove's catering kitchen.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 25, 2019
Koshering key to High Holiday success in Lakewood Ranch

Koshering key to High Holiday success in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Alana Kutt has advanced to the regional finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Local golfer's drive sends her to major event

Alana Kutt is headed to TPC Sawgrass on Sept. 28 for the Drive, Chip and Putt regionals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cynthia Sayer. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2013
Scene & Heard

Learning the trivia behind the musical; Jazzed about Cynthia Sayer album

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 4, 2018
All Angels by the Sea says farewell to Father David Danner

A celebratory welcome and a sad farewell made up All Angels by the Sea's Welcome Back Brunch on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ann Morrison says she lied about her age when she auditioned for "Merrily We Roll Along"  in 1981 because she'd heard he didn't like working with "kids." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2020
Choral Artists of Sarasota salutes Stephen Sondheim on his 90th

Ann Morrison shares her insights, memories working with legendary composer

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 1, 2020
Wallenda headlines thrill show at Benderson Park

The spectacle showcase will run June 5-7 and 11-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 30, 2014
Message alerts residents about nesting turtles

With no code enforcement officer at peak nesting season, the town used a new approach to notify residents about turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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