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The town of Longboat Key provided renderings of the 50-foot stage concept at the Town Center site.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 15, 2021
Longboat Key couple plans to donate up to $500K for Town Center stage naming rights

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to consider a naming rights agreement on Dec. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At the 2009 ceremony, a crowd gathered to watch the unveiling of the newest inductees.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 14, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Circus Ring of Fame

Five new members will be inducted to the Circus Ring of Fame.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Naples, FL native, Padgett embodies six different characters representing six different music genres.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 9, 2015
Chase Padgett: Six different lives in "Six Guitars"

Padgett's one-man show expresses the love of life and music through six different genres of guitar music

  • Arts + Culture
A city ordinance requiring a face mask when social distancing was not possible in public expired earlier this year after state regulations nullified enforcement options. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 4, 2021
City scraps plans for mask ordinance

An executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis rendered consideration of a mask mandate moot, the city attorney said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
Our View: Wave the No. 1 ranking

The Siesta Key Village Association and Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce want banners to be flying from both approaches to the island, loudly proclaiming that drivers are entering the home of the best beach in the nation. Rightly so. Everyone should be proud that we have such a jewel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Myers, a McNeal parent, writes down notes about each candidate.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 4, 2015
McNeal Elementary School community questions potential principals

Three candidates are poised to replace Norma Scott. The new administrator will be announced Friday, June 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
Montana Ross and the lucky man, Irwin Taplinger
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 16, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Joie d'amour; 90 is the new 80 ...; But 90 is no big deal; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo Connor Rice, Stephen Markowski and Hayden Coakley all play for the Monsters Lacrosse Academy's U11 team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 9, 2014
National spotlight

Nineteen Monsters Lacrosse Academy players were selected for LB3 National Teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 394 S. Shore Drive  was built in 1954. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,236 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 18, 2021
Sapphire Shores home sells for $3.58 million

At $3.58 million, a home in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Santino's Gourmet Pizzeria, Italian Bistro & Pub owner John Cox enjoys meeting customers and seeing the enjoy the food.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch area pizzeria offers more than pizza

Longtime restaurant manager serves up personal favorite recipes at Santino's.

  • East County
  • News
Matt Nesser says his main job is to support the coaches. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
Changing course

Former Braden River High boys basketball coach Matt Nesser will cheer on his team from the sidelines this year as the school's athletic director.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cars are parked on the street on June 6 along Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 29, 2020
Longboat Key commissioners to consider resident-permit parking proposal in November

Parking issues have plagued the Longbeach Village neighborhood for years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2009
Business Observer 11.05.09

Greenbrook residents Katy and Mark Walker launched recently a new Christian social networking site, iibloom.com.

  • East County
  • News
New College Bike Shoppe Manager Michael Getz has been repairing bikes since childhood.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 28, 2013
New College Bike Shoppe staff teaches self-reliance

The all-volunteer shop is the longest-run student organization on campus. It offers free repairs, wholesale parts and a lesson in mechanical know-how.

  • Arts + Culture
Ray Taranto and Bryan Veith are helping put together The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 15, 2020
New national junior golf tour has events in East County

The Junior Tour, sponsored by Under Armour, will have three coed age divisions.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Library volunteer librarian Bonney Libman reads "The Associate" by John Grisham during her shift Friday.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 19, 2020
Library staff read a lot into new books

Three librarians provide their takes on some of the library's most popular selections and give their own favorites.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shien Deh Temple currently operates out of a single-family home on a street east of Morgan Johnson Road. Temple leaders say a new worship center will accommodate a growing interest in studying Dao.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 10, 2013
County approves expansion of Daoist temple

The Shien Deh Temple, which has operated out of a single-family home in the East County for 11 years, learned it can build a new worship center.

  • East County
  • News
Delivery of new blue bins began in November.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2020
County residents reminded to begin using recycling carts on Monday

Those who live in unincorporated areas of the county will no longer separate their recyclables as new system cranks up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phyllis Black and Sandra Smith
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 25, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gets insurance update from Sandra Smith

Smith, who runs Secur-All Insurance on the island, stopped by for an update on the industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents of Longboat Key have overfilled the Toys for Tots donation bin in previous years. (Courtesy of the Town of Longboat Key Police Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 13, 2019
Toys for Tots drive now accepting donations

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be brought to the Longboat Key police station at any time of day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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