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  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sheffield Chastain and Stephanie Weeks in FST's "The Best of Enemies." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • January 2, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Best of Enemies'

Richard Hopkins has directed an astounding production of "The Best of Enemies" as tight as the strings of a violin, each note resonating a variation of a wide range of emotion.

  • Arts + Culture
Two of the alleged incidents are still under investigation.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 14, 2014
Sheriff's Office investigates stabbing, homicide and an attempted robbery

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reported multiple crimes occurred over the weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Brad and Lynn Schramek, courtesy photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 28, 2015
Parkinson Café launches in East County

A River Club resident has organized a monthly social program for individuals and partners living with Parkinson's disease.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Walters. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'Piano Men'

Don’t Shoot the Piano Players. Please.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
'Crayola Eight Pack' will be featured in the 2011 International Photographic Competition and will be published in the 'Showcase' book.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2011
Longboat photographer chosen for competition

Three photographs by Mary Loy Johnson were accepted to the 2011 International Photographic Competition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2010
Key Club makes case for renovation

Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly said the Islandside project is consistent with other developments in the gulf-planned development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Goodwill Ambassador Holiday Party and Concert was held at the Music Compound on Dec. 6. Photo courtesy of  Veronica Brandon Miller
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 21, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 12.22.16

From international holiday soirées to hungry whiskey drinkers, here's what's been happening on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 16, 2014
Market Watch

A currency crash and the effect on investments

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
Younger to seek third and final term for commission

Phill Younger qualified Sept. 10 to run for his third and final term on the Longboat Key Town Commission, making him the first candidate to announce he will run in the town's March election.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 28, 2010
Simpson recommends Islandside project denial

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson has recommended denial of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project for the third time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice President and CEO Teri Hansen shows off one of their projects, Gulf Coast Gives, and its give cards.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 9, 2011
Non-profit Organization winner: Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice

Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice received the Non-profit Organization award at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission must decide if it should set aside $5,000 for the Sarasota County Economic Development Corporation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 20, 2011
EDC requests $5,000 from Longboat

The Sarasota County Economic Development Corporation needs $5,000 from Longboat Key as part of its share for an economic development program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dale and Lisa Nauman know where the local eagle nests are and help the Audubon Society monitor the population.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 11, 2016
'Eagle Man' attempts rescue

Unfortunately, injured bird found along State Road 64 doesn't survive surgery for broken shoulder.

  • East County
  • News
Jenny Medved has been a working artist in Sarasota for the last 15 years spreading her love of indigenous culture in her watercolors.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Studio Space: Jenny Medved

The watercolor painter explores her Native American heritage with detailed portraits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Bright idea: Time to Light Up the Keys

Dust off your favorite holiday decorations, because it's time for the Longboat Observer's annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Meg Pierce's work is inspired by the colors and spirit of India.
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • July 13, 2011
Scene & Heard

YPGers distracted by unusual suspect After 300 hours, artist deems work is done WBTT, Players Theatre announce open auditions Spirit of India inspires colorful exhibition

  • Arts + Culture
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Alexander Fehling) falls in love with Lotte (Miriam Stein) in "Young Goethe in Love." Courtesy Photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 4, 2012
Film Review: 'Young Goethe in Love'

Was it unrequited love that launched Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's career as a celebrated poet and playwright? That is the implication in director Phillip Stolzl's new literary period piece, 'Young Goethe in Love.'

  • Arts + Culture
"If there's a problem I solve it — there's no hesitation," Kelly Borgia says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2014
Backstage Pass: Borgia acts as Asolo Rep's hero

Kelly Borgia is the organizational foundation behind every production at Asolo Rep Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, June 29

This week in Sarasota: Monday, June 29

  • Arts + Entertainment
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