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Carlos at his debut afternoon. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Among Children First's enchanted forest ...; CVA board puts one over on the boss; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Town Commission selected Maggie D. Mooney-Portale, of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell, as the town’s new attorney May 6.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2014
Commission questions town attorney's legal advice

Longboat Key town commissioners are willing to give Maggie Mooney-Portale more time in her role but have questions about her performance, including her handling of a recent Colony hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pam Eubanks Sammy Hyatt, Beth Ciemniecki and Katie Ciemniecki love participating in the annual fair pageant together. This year, all three girls placed in their respective competitions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
Pageant winners share special bond

Beth and Katie Ciemniecki and their cousin Sammy Hyatt have competed in the Miss Manatee Fair pageant together since elementary school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A family ran to cross Gulf of Mexico near Broadway Street on Saturday morning.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 13, 2021
Manatee County to consider $150K contribution for Broadway roundabout design

Design work is underway for a roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mourners gathered along a road outside of Mikolayev.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 27, 2023
Local photographer captures another side of Ukraine war in new project

Allan Mestel’s latest project focuses on the people in the Russia-Ukraine war.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department spent nearly $67,000 in personnel and other costs on the 2023 Powerboat Grand Prix, a city co-sponsored event.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 10, 2024
City considers reducing number of co-sponsored special events

Taxpayer costs for 15 events have increased 33.5% in two years, prompting Sarasota city commissioners to ponder the return on investment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The church's fellowship hall.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 31, 2024
St. Paul Lutheran renovates its historic Victor Lundy architecture

The church on Bahia Vista Street was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chief Nursing Officer Judy Young, surgeon Samuel Yelverton, CEO Andy Guz and Director of Quality and Accreditation Malou Kaseta enjoy working at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center together.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 12, 2024
LWR Medical Center maintains small-town feel, offers advanced care

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center opened 10 years after Schroeder-Manatee Ranch started building Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School sophomore Alexa Helton performs as part of a quartet. She looks forward to seeing her skills as a clarinet player grow as she continues in high school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 28, 2024
Manatee schools face drastic cuts if 1-mill tax referendum isn't renewed

Manatee charter school funding; STEM, career and technical education; and visual and performing arts programs could be eliminated.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Alexander Telfair started at the Medical Suite at the Paradise Center in September.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2024
New chiropractor starts at the Medical Suite at The Paradise Center

Dr. Alexander Telfair shared about his experience and his goals as he starts to work on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Laurel Park resident Kelly Franklin points to plans for Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2 development while addressing the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 18, 2025
Resident denied aggrieved person status for Selby Gardens plan appeal

The Sarasota City Commission votes 4-1 to deny Laurel Park resident Kelly Franklin aggrieved party status in her attempt to appeal the Planning Board approval of Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2009
Update: Key Club pushes project approval

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation and expansion project hearing will continue Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Observer endorses Ron DeSantis for governor and Rick Scott for U.S. Senate.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 24, 2018
We’ll take liberty

A letter to no-party affiliated voters: You have the power.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota schools’ Rachael O’Dea, Mote’s Aly Busse, the associate vice president of education, and Manatee schools’ Amber Platowski, talk about possibilities while standing in front of what will be the three learning labs at Mote SEA.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 10, 2024
Mote aquarium hopes to lead students to marine science, biology careers

The Science Education Aquarium is working with Manatee and Sarasota school districts to provide access to every K-12 student.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
'Whatever it takes'

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall is prepared to spend $35 million and five years to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 8, 2021
Richard J. (Dick) O’Dowd

Richard J. (Dick) O’Dowd, age 86, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2021
Braden River football beats Countryside to stay alive in playoffs

The Pirates used big plays to put away the Cougars 30-16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 18, 2022
Mary Mockler Neufeld

Mary Mockler Neufeld, 96, formerly of Illinois, Longboat Key, Sarasota and then Bradenton, passed away on November 14, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
BP station gets stamp of approval

The convenience store, 400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will include a contract post office later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
Vehicle burglaries cause concern

Police Chief Al Hogle said he is reviewing his department's overall patrol officer strength after a series of automobile burglaries last week on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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