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Stacey Rhoads, a bartender at Blue Rooster, said she’s gotten lots of surprised reactions from tourists who want to order a mimosa or bloody Mary with Sunday brunch — only to find out they can’t before noon.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2014
Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban

On Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance amending the County Code to allow alcohol sales before noon on Sundays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Education Center will take over three rooms of the temple.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2021
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel prepares for first season

The organization formerly known as the Longboat Key Education Center has made its final move.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anthony Paull and Natalya Swanson
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 6, 2015
Art and Advocacy

Entering its sixth year, the Harvey Milk Festival strives to provide three days of art in various forms while promoting one message: equality.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Key resident pushes for oil drilling

At a recent public debate, Longboat Key resident Dr. Weldon Frost said it is logical to look for oil off the shores of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
curly-hairs
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 7, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Bohemian Rhapsody

Let's Talk Locks: Bohemian Rhapsody

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Andrew Deep and Rumplestiltskin pester director Jason Cannon at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 21, 2015
No Strings Attached at Florida Studio Theatre

Actor and drummer Andrew Deeb returns to Sarasota to try his hand at puppetry.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch resident and Around the Bend Nature and Discovery Tours owner John Freeman is excited to  create opportunities for children in Lakewood Ranch to be outside and learn about their environment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man in search of discovery

Entrepreneur hopes for nature discovery in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
East County teens compete in national cattle trade show

Courtney Wingate, 14, and Clint Thum, 17, will head to Texas later this month for the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trade Show.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 5

Niki Muller captured this shot of birds in Sarasota Bay off Longboat Key’s north end at sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2012
Economic improvements don't add up in the budget

The town of Longboat Key will likely face one more year of declining revenues before it reaps the benefits of an improving economy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview sophomore James Simmons (5) and senior Matt Garcia (23) take down Pirates sophomore runner Jay'Den Thibodeau.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pirates football enters uncharted territory

Braden River is 0-2 for the first time since 2012.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pops, a dachshund mix, is eager to greet passersby from his cottage. Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans to add eight more cottages, allowing it to increase capacity for dogs by 50%.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 11, 2019
Animal rescue's $10 million renovation underway in Lakewood Ranch area

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
Jacqueline Putrino won the 2021 Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship with an 18-foot putt. Photo courtesy Regina Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2021
State champion golfer gives another ace performance

Jacqueline Putrino followed her state title with a World Junior Championship win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Rich Bergman holds his newest book, "Alice McGraw Likes to Draw."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2020
Love of children sparks Lakewood Ranch author's work

Co-founder of Embracing our Differences in Sarasota and a key figure at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee publishes his seventh children's book.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 27

Patricia Muller captured this anhinga enjoying the morning light of the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandi Dietrich and Kiley Eastman Riccardi of Michael Saunders & Company at last year's expo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 12, 2018
East Meets West celebrates 10th year

The annual networking event put on by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will take place on Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Toys for Tots can be dropped off through Dec. 21 at the Longboat Key Police Department, 5460 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 16, 2016
Giving lags for Longboat Key Toys Tots

Toys can be dropped off through Dec. 21 at the Longboat Key Police Department, 5460 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A trolley service would supplement Sarasota County Area Transit service on Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 25, 2016
Siesta Key trolley slated for 2017

Sarasota County is accepting bids for a six-month trolley service, which would connect Siesta Key Village and Turtle Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2018
Merry and bright lights

The Longboat Observer is looking for the most festive lights and decorations to feature in our upcoming holiday issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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