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Longboat Key's Bank of America branch reopened for in-person banking on June 27. It's open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. (File)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2022
Bank of America's Longboat Key location reopens

The initial closure was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high school seniors can now bring four guests to graduation. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2021
Manatee County high school graduates get more tickets for the celebration

School District of Manatee County announces high school seniors will get four tickets for graduation.

  • East County
  • News
Freedom Elementary School has opened as a "Safe Haven" shelter during Tropical Storm Nicole. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 9, 2022
Manatee County opens Safe Haven shelter as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches

The county has declared a state of emergency ahead of Nicole.

  • East County
  • News
A COVID-19 vaccination is given in the drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 8, 2021
Manatee County receives 5,100 vaccine doses for seniors

Manatee County will begin booking appointments today for seniors to get vaccinated for COVID-19 at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • November 17, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2010
LBK's guitar hero

LBK's guitar hero

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 5, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Mother's Day

The Observer asked how people are honoring their mothers and what makes their mom special.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Shannon Snyder told his fellow commissioners today he changed his mind and voted to kill the parking meter program.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2012
Parking meters being yanked out

The Sarasota City Commission voted by a 3-2 vote just before 5 p.m. today to yank out all parking meters, effective today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 8, 2012
FEB. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A St. Jude’s t-shirt hung on the side of one of the many tents at the luncheon and raffle on Saturday.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 6, 2010
Food, Fun and Fundraising for St. Jude's and LBK Kiwanis

The 29th Annual Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key/St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon and Raffle happened this past Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking area of The Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 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
Sarasota children promoting a healthy lifestyle are encouraged to attend a health summit Sept. 27.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2011
Sarasota plans children's health summit

A health summit planned for later this month will focus on issues related to healthy weight and preventing prescription drug misuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key is protected from the new bill because it has existing laws governing short-term rentals.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 19, 2011
City to explore emergency ordinance

Sarasota commissioners seek protection from a short-term rental bill going through the Legislature.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carroll Barnhill was born July 27, 1933.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Carroll Barnhill

At 77, East County resident Carroll Barnhill published a collection of poems. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
"For all the craziness of it, there is a lot to be said for it" McNees said about the tough job of running a city.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
McNees to start as city manager of Melbourne

Mike McNees was city manager in Sarasota from 2001 to 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 24, 2020
Crash on Longboat sends driver to hospital

Thursday afternoon incident involved a vehicle heading north in the southbound lane of Gulf of Mexico Drive, police report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
5981 Emerald Harbor Drive: Yahn home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 16, 2020
Scallopalooza, It's Clamtastic! sees largest-ever crowd

The Sarasota Bay Watch's premier fundraiser saw a huge boost from a bigger venue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells dispelled rumors by saying no shelter in place order for residents has been discussed by county officials.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2020
Sheriff says no lockdown of Manatee County residents has been discussed

Manatee County Sheriff says no lockdown has been discussed by the county.

  • East County
  • News
Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter said negotiations are ongoing with other potential tenants, but no announcements of additional occupants are currently planned.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 25, 2019
Main Plaza lands office tenant

PropLogix, a real estate company helmed by Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter, will move more than 110 employees into the Main Street property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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