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Avery Ruffing. Photo by Liz Ramos
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2020
Hands-on type of Lakewood Ranch student

McNeal fourth grader enjoys art project in the park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lift Station 87, largely completed underground in Luke Wood Park, will have to undergo internal repairs before it can function as a wastewater facility for the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
Obstacles plague lift station

The new engineering team tasked with overseeing the work at Lift Station 87 discovers more challenges as it attempts to complete the protracted project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 19, 2018
'Antiques Roadshow' coming to Ca'd' Zan in April

Sarasota taping will open the 2018 tour, but tickets have already been spoken for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vice Mayor Mike Haycock participated in the June 7 Town Commission meeting using Zoom. Florida's state of emergency due to the COVID-19 has allowed for virtual participation.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 14, 2021
Town Commission to continue Zoom use after pandemic ends

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Longboat Key Town Commission to use Zoom in some capacity since April 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kenny Wayne Shepherd (courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 15, 2013
Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival announces lineup

Tickets for the festival, featuring headliner Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, go on sale this Friday.

  • Arts + Culture
BEFORE: Kate Walsh Honea, left, and editors Dora Walters and
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 22, 2013
Office Space: 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Since 1990, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive has been the home of the Longboat Observer. As the Observer Media Group grew, so did the staff.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2011
County hosts land-use meeting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider several land-use proposals at their Sept. 1 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Local business owner Chris Brown, right, with business partner Mike Granthon, left, purchased the Siesta Market property for $2.8 million. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Brown expands Siesta properties list

Chris Brown and his business partner purchased the Siesta Market property at the beginning of November, adding to their collection of parcels on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 8, 2016
Airport budget decreases after security improvements

The Sarasota Manatee International Airport’s budget for fiscal year 2017 doesn’t show any major changes, but that doesn’t mean the airport is remaining the same.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ellen Tomek falls back into the arms of U.S. teammate Meghan O'Leary after they earned a silver medal in the Women's Double Sculls on Sunday at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2017
2017 World Rowing Championships closes in Sarasota

Sarasota, Manatee county areas big winners in tourism.

  • East County
  • News
In his spare time, Paul Chetlain enjoys exercising, surfing and free diving, among other activities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
IDA promotes manager

The Lakewood Ranch IDA didn't have to look far for its next operations manager.

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Robin Hartill
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2012
News Briefs

Ron Thornton named team member of the year; Police respond to three-vehicle crash

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. Photo by Caleb Motsinger.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Claudia, Margot, Warren, Betsy and Lynn Coville. Photo by Peter Acker.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Living happily ever after, Coville style; A whole new generation of Friedmans; Sanford's girls

  • Arts + Culture
Sheriff Tom and Tracy Knight
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

SPARCC'ling bright; Kettle kickoff; Tidbits; and Hot Flash: Shoe Fever.

  • Arts + Culture
Vehicles still have to wind around construction debris.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 27, 2018
Work at Resort at Longboat Key Club nearing completion

Sewage pipe issues delayed targeted Thanksgiving finish.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 7, 2019
Don’t look at $15-per-hour minimum wage out of context

Before raising the minimum wage, we should examine the possible unintended consequences.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2009
Coalition attorney disputes Key Club project

More than 200 Longboat Key residents, business owners and attorneys filled the temple for the third day of hearings about the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation and expansion project today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and her father, Jorge Reynardus, stand by a Carlos Cárdenas painting in Jorge’s Longboat Key home. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2019
The Reynardus Cuban art collection is a true family affair

Jorge Reynardus started his Cuban art collection by accident. Now his family can't live without it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
City works on recycling education

As the city switches to a new single-stream recycling system, officials are reminding residents to be mindful of what they’re throwing away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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