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Commissioner George Kruse, pictured at a Nov. 19 meeting, moved Jan. 26 to give administrator Cheri Coryea a 15 day notice of a vote to terminate her contract.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 26, 2021
Manatee County Commissioner admits affair, charges manipulation of his vote.

Manatee County commissioners move to vote on Administrator Cheri Coryea's job status for second time in three months.

  • East County
  • News
Gratehouse calls the 50s the new 30s and said it's never too late to reinvent yourself.  Photo courtesy of Mary Gratehouse and Jason Gentile
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 9, 2018
Mary Gratehouse wins Ms. Florida International title

As Ms. Florida International, Longboat Key's Mary Gratehouse will now spend the next year traveling as an ambassador for Easterseals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan has been at Mote Marine Laboratory for more than 34 years and is the organization’s president and CEO.
  • By Kumar Mahadevan |
  • October 10, 2012
My View: Mote Marine Laboratory: Take a closer look at red tide

We live in an area easily described as paradise. The sun, the beaches, the weather; for the most part, we have it all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
“One World, One Heart” by Anna Zigel is one of three best-in-show winners for this year's Embracing Our Differences outdoor exhibit. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.06.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week regarding Sarasota's Embracing Our Differences, "50 Words" short film and Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Anderson Miller uses a planting pot and paper plate to view the solar eclipse on Aug. 21 at  Hershorin Schiff Community Day School.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 21, 2017
Community Day ditches glasses in favor of DIY viewing

After learning that its glasses may not be authentic, Hershorin Schiff Community Day School decided to get crafty.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail is currently under a Baymont Inn & Suites flag.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 12, 2016
Sheraton hotel planned for Sarasota

A five-story Four Points by Sheraton is slated to replace the former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 25, 2010
Observer Updates

Golden Apple loan decision to come next week from DID; City to partially fund Offshore Grand Prix

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 30, 2012
Appeals court rules against Key Club

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling that quashed the town-approved Islandside plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Floridays Project Manager James Brearley told the Longboat Observer Feb. 11 his company was able to reach an agreement with the gas station, which led to a contract for the bank building on Feb. 10.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Floridays banks on north end

Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co.'s contract to purchase two vacant properties could spur north-end redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Laurel Oak tennis director Ty Braswell was named the USPTA Florida Region 8 Professional of the Year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2018
Laurel Oak tennis director named regional "Professional of the Year" by the USPTA

Ty Braswell said the award is reflective of the team around him

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

EVO Athletics tumbles toward success with grand opening celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large developments that can be built on lots just outside the communit'’s boundaries. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
City postpones Laurel Park buffer decision

Downtown neighborhood is split on a development buffer zone concept.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key had its last reported coyote sighting in 2018.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 5, 2020
Coyote sightings reported in Longboat Key

In October, Longboat Key had its first reported coyote sightings since 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Research Institute Director of Business Development Terese Aragona shows a sample of results of a LiverMultiScan test. The Lakewood Ranch-based institute is offering 200 of the exams free for Type 2 Diabetes patients.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 23, 2021
Florida Institute offers free liver scans in Lakewood Ranch

The Florida Institute is offering a free liver test for those with type 2 diabetes.

  • East County
  • News
Monday marked the first in-person meeting held in Longboat Key since March 23.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2020
Longboat Key resumes in-person meetings

The town is planning to use a hybrid approach through the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key has posted several of these "wear a mask" signs throughout the island. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 10, 2020
Longboat mask policy reveals enforcement challenges

The Longboat Key Police Department has received a calls about violations to the town's mandatory mask policy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beaches and their upkeep was a big topic for speakers.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2022
Longboat's annual meeting gives residents a seat at the budget-planning table

The groups' goals for the next fiscal year offer a glimpse of what direction residents would like to see the town take.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The  Sept. 22 budget hearing will be held in the first-floor chambers of the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2015
Commission laments lack of budget progress

Manatee County commissioners will approve the millage and FY 2016 budget Sept. 22.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Our View: This is America?

Most weeks, we prefer to devote this space to matters directly affecting Longboat Key. Now and again, though, as many of our readers know, our comments will go beyond the Key's island borders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The proposed Walmart became the fourth construction project in the city to face an appeal over the past five years. All four of those appeals were denied by the City Commission.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 8, 2013
Sarasota City commissioners to hold Walmart appeal hearing

Commissioners voted 4-1 to hold an appeal hearing on the Walmart Supercenter planned for the Ringling Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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