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Observer sales executive Wendi Simons
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Advertising executive leaves after 30 years at Observer

Wendi Simons was the first full-time advertising sales executive at the Longboat Observer and was its top producer for 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rose Stock says she prays and thinks of her daughter every day while walking through the garden built in her memory. The garden has been part of Stock's grieving process.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2016
Tragedy leads mother to ... A loving path

Daughter's death now a cold case after 12 years, but efforts continue to solve the mystery.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Katie Johns |
  • January 16, 2018
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 11 Recap

The winter premiere of "Siesta Key" tells us Kelsey and Garrett are clearly not over each other, Brandon is gross and the new guy is hot.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
darwins
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • August 5, 2015
Sarasota Happy Hour Guide: Life after Darwin's

Sarasota Happy Hour Guide: Life after Darwin's

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"Portrait of a Lady on Fire."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 18, 2020
Binge Blog: Don't regret, remember

Binge Blog's top 10 films of the year — sort of.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Susan Goldfarb and  TBI executive director Isaac Azerad will begin their new arrangement June 1.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • April 16, 2021
Longboat Key Education Center merges with Temple Beth Israel

The Longboat institution will now be known as the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel once the merge is official.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 21, 2020
Liberty or enslavement

If you’re still undecided, forget the candidates’ personalities. It’s the philosophies that matter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Music, one of seven statues illustrating the seven virtues of Sarasota, was damaged months ago. It stands alongside Flora on the eastern side of St. Armands Circle.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 15, 2022
City, BID seek ways to get ahead on statue repair costs in St. Armands

Funding for such work isn't part of the Sarasota Public Works Department's budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Larry Bustle served as the mayor of the city of Palmetto before joining the Manatee County Commission.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2015
Manatee County Commissioner Larry Bustle returns to board

The District 1 commissioner announced, however, he will not run for re-election next year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Roundabout will worsen traffic woes

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Town Commission is scheduled to adopt a millage rate and 2013-14 fiscal year budget on first reading at its 7 p.m. regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 31, 2013
Town manager now recommends 4.5% millage increase

State officials want town-hired actuaries to revise the assumption rates for two of the pension plans they believe are too high and are unattainable. The move changes the town manager's tax rate recommendation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's World War II memorial is missing near the Mid Key Water Station at 4250 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 12, 2020
World War II historic marker goes missing

It will cost the town of Longboat Key about $325 to replace the memorial.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Razan Waliagha earned a school record in the 1-meter divis with a 13th place finish and a score of 84.05.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2010
Ranch swimmers break school records

Four Lakewood Ranch High School swimmers posted new school records during the Tarpon Invitational Sept. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2010
Plaza owner awaits closing

After more than a decade on Longboat Key, Andrew Hlywa is eager to say goodbye to Whitney Beach Plaza and the island itself.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High outfielder Matt Schlabach slides safely into home plate in the bottom of the first inning. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2014
Long Ball

Senior catcher Brandon Chapman hit a pair of home runs to help power the Sarasota High baseball team to a 14-2 victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Our View: Reviewing codes long overdue

Longboat Key commissioners don't get much credit, but for this we want to encourage them to forge ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The site, located at center, is in front of the Heritage Harbour development, off State Road 64. Property representatives say the location is prime for commercial growth. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2017
Retail on the rise near Heritage Harbour

Bradenton plaza will add a Crunch fitness and other retailers along State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 17, 2016
Longboat Library welcomes back volunteers

The volunteers enjoyed a buffet-style lunch and ice-breaker game.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2018
All hands on deck for charity

Wandall Foundation fundraiser hosted its 15th annual memorial weekend fundraiser Nov. 2-3.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2012
Lady Thunder earn regional tournament berth

The No. 3 seed Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated No. 2 seed Cardinal Mooney 15-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-16 in a Class 3A-District 10 semifinal Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
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