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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
Easter and Passover Services

A listing of local Easter and Passover services

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Infinity condominium will be located on Longboat Key’s Gulf-side beach. Courtesy Rendering
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2013
Infinity project to add new condo inventory

The 11-unit planned condominium will replace the planned Bleu Claire development at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive to become the Key's first new condominium development in seven years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 5, 2017
Theater review: 'The Crucible'

Arthur Miller’s 'The Crucible' shines a light on the banality of evil.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tom Freiwald, chair of the Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force, speaks to the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key during a December meeting at Lazy Lobster.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 5, 2020
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club offering free trial for interested members

Those interested in trying the service organization will only be charged for breakfast until membership dues are collected in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The parking pay station will accept both coins and credit/debit cards.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 25, 2011
New Sarasota parking meter on display

City leaders demonstrate how easy it will be to use the new downtown parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 10, 2010
Let the season celebration begin!

The Longboat Observer invites all residents to stop by the office at 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive for muffins and coffee on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robert Levin, current artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will step down in 2017.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 3, 2015
Encore performances

Robert Levin will step down from his role as organizer of the Sarasota Music Festival in 2017, after 10 years of leadership.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2018
Cops Corner: Lottery "winner" comes up empty

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mac Spitzer begins her morning with stretching, a 6-mile walk, an hour bike ride and a round of tennis.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
Picture of Health: Mac Spitzer

Mac Spitzer, 70, keeps a strict but fun workout routine. She credits to keep her relaxed.

  • Health
Architect Gary Hoyt presented the sketches at Wednesday’s meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
North end enters discussion zone

The Longbeach Village Association heard ideas recently generated as part of a community-based planning exercise for the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The success center at Riverview High School is set up informally so students can move the seats into various configurations.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 24, 2019
Student Success Centers put focus on post-secondary life

The centers are located at Riverview High, North Port High and now Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Riverview High junior Daevon LeBron said the key to "Madden" is using real football strategies in the game. Photo courtesy Daevon LeBron.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota athletes get their competitive sides flowing with video games

Does getting virtual victories make up for a lack of real sports?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 4, 2018
Jerome G. Jerry Lee

Jerome G. "Jerry" Lee, 1924 - 2018, passed away on May 29, 2018, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of Observer Media Group, he was born in Chicago, IL and the Toale Brothers funeral home is handling the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A 2016 affidavit alleges commissioners George Spoll and Jim Brown violated Florida's open government law, a potential second degree misdemeanor.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Affidavit claims Longboat commissioners spoke against Unicorp plan years ago

Commission candidate Langley says in 2014 then-mayor Jim Brown told him: Whittall's plan “would never be approved by the town.’’

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy will need senior Kolbie Ward to have a big game against Manatee on Dec. 14. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The biggest match-ups this week in East County.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Gardeners Out East Garden Club in Lakewood Ranch present Vets2Success founder Bryan Jacobs with a check for $2,300 for his Vets to Agro  program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch gardeners assist veterans

The Vets2Succss nonprofit will use a $2,300 donation for a farming program.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Director of Planning, Zoning and Building Alaina Ray (seated) speaks with Unicorp President Chuck Whittall after a meeting reviewing his company's plans to redevelop the former Colony property.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 1, 2017
Longboat staff questions Colony redevelopment application timeline

Plans for a Oct. 17 presentation to the town's Planning and Zoning Board are in doubt after a Development Review Committee meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whitney Beach Plaza is located in the 6800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 4, 2012
Plaza height to top commission discussion

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider adopting changes to its Comprehensive Plan tonight that could impact the maximum allowable height of Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra performed Chamber Soiree 5: "Splendid Colors" on Jan. 18 and 21. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 22, 2018
Another week of musical feasts for Sarasota

Sarasota Orchestra and Artist Series Concerts present two masterful performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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