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Disney's touring production of "The Lion King" had an estimated economic impact of $11.4 million, during its 2019 run at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 19, 2019
'The Lion King' celebrates the circle of life at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Welcome to the jungle for this spectacle offering a sweet, pop transcendentalism.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 23, 2019
Cops Corner: Alarming work being done

Police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
Skydivers request restriction change

When the County Commission last year amended the county code to restrict certain activities on the beach, it stipulated that parachuting would be allowed by permit only. After recent public comments decrying the policy, the commission has agreed to reconsider it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture visited the area Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, to meet with local citrus producers and state and federal partners who are working to eliminate invasive citrus pests and diseases.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
News Briefs

County accepting applications for seats; USF plans expansion of Sarasota-Manatee campus; Chamber celebrates business partnerships; Manatee Schools announces lunch criteria

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 23, 2018
Children First celebrates Jo Rutstein

Rutstein is a former board member for Children First, but she continues to support the organization. On her birthday, they gave back to her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melinda Delpech, president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, thinks the city should buy property near the neighborhood because of communication issues regarding a 2008 land use change.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
Tahiti Park residents could pay for park expansion

The neighborhood wants the city to prevent commercial development on Hampton Road properties — and to pay to buy the land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton's Eric Davy and his 1 1/2-year-old son, Braden, got an autograph from the Bucs' Shelton Quarles.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 17, 2019
Nice take on being a dad at UTC Mall in Sarasota

Former NFL linebacker offers advice at Dad's Day Block Party at Mall at UTC in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 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
New owners closed on the former Center for Building Hope property Sept. 15. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2016
Couple buys Center for Building Hope building

Manatee County Commission approves budget

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 23, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A lot hinges on this call

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Local officials showcased Mote-raised seafood and Lola Wines. Courtesy.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 7, 2013
NOAA Fish Fry gets taste of Mote-raised seafood

The event featured sustainable seafood raised at Mote Marine Laboratory's Aquaculture Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The county instituted new rules at the Selby Library prohibiting certain behavior July 10.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2016
Library concerns highlight city, county homeless divide

Sarasota County is addressing complaints regarding illegal behavior at the County Administration Building and Selby Library, but the topic has revived tensions regarding a come-as-you-are homeless shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Students qualify for scholarships

Four Manatee County high school students have been named semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unit 301 of the Oceane Condominiums on Siesta Key was built in 2019 with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 4,439 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 16, 2020
Oceane condo unit sells for $4.75 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 30-Dec. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sandhamn Place residents say dumpsters left open are making a raccoon problem worse in their neighborhood.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
Centre Shops requests flexibility

A request by Centre Shops owner Don Roberts to allow additional uses at his plaza to attract more tenants spurred a debate among Sandhamn Place neighbors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2015
CALENDAR: Longboat Key weekly events

The following events and meetings will take place this week on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Danmeyer has worked with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando and Habitat in Frederick County, Md.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 7, 2014
Habitat for Humanity welcomes new Executive Director

Deidre Danmeyer will replace retiring Executive Director Judith Wilcox. 'Her experience, passion and leadership are vital to our organization," says Michelle Hazeltine, board president.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Education Center. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Key Education Center ramps up winter term

A wide array of classes will be available to members and non-members alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 15, 2009
USF students create gingerbread house

University of South Florida students entered their USF-style gingerbread house into a mall contest to benefit community youth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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