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File photo A We Buy Gold Store was the first store to sign a letter of intent to sign a lease in the new town center.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Publix to be demolished

APRIL FOOLS' - The Longboat Key Publix will close May 1 and reopen April 1, 2015, to create a new Main Street retail and grocery store pedestrian roundabout attraction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photos by Amanda Sebastiano Wolves Head General Manager Rob Hallam throws a pizza made from his secret recipe.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
Doing Business: Wolves Head Pizza & Wings

The red-walled restaurant, nestled in the corner of Lane Plaza Too on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, offers 19 beers on tap and eventually will offer daily specials and host events.

  • East County
  • News
This Concession home at 8439 Lindrick Lane sold for $4.25 million. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,082 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2021
Concession home tops Lakewood Ranch area real estate sales at $4.25 million

Eight east Manatee County homes sell for $1 million or more for a combined $15,000,300.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 2, 2021
Father Edward G. Pick

Father Edward G. Pick, founder and Pastor of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Church on Longboat Key, died March 27, 2021, at the age of 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 27, 2015
Film review: 'Steve Jobs'

Michael Fassbender explores the dark side of the genius behind Apple.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
courtesy photo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota County Commission — District 1: Mike Moran

As Mike Moran talks about economic development on the campaign trail, his focus on attracting new businesses comes from a personal place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police Chief Pete Cumming, Katie Johns and Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 16, 2019
Thanks for the memories, Longboat

Community editor Katie Johns reflects on her time with Longboat Observer before heading off to a new job in her hometown.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Traffic drives through standing water Wednesday morning on the side of N. Rye Road outside the Southern Oaks neighborhood in Bradenton.
  • By Liz Ramos and Brendan Lavell |
  • July 14, 2021
Tropical Storm Elsa prepares eastern Manatee County for rest of hurricane season

Emergency prep teams hope residents remain alert despite storm's limited impact.

  • East County
  • News
Ron Johnson, 84, served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 1998 to 2006.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 28, 2016
Ron Johnson: A life in focus

Former Mayor and avid volunteer and Ron Johnson died Monday night. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
San Marco Plaza President Barb Smith said the plaza may host a "Rock Around the Clock Tower" event, as it did Christmas 2011, once the plaza's anchor space secures a new tenant.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2015
San Marco gains momentum

The summer has proved an eventful time for tenants in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 1, 2016
Embracing the unknown with FST Improv's Comedy Lottery

Embracing the Unknown: FST Improv Comedy Lottery

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 6, 2010
Music review: Hayes and Hyman

The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre has opened its new cabaret show, 'The Musical Magic of Hayes and Hyman,' and if you like nostalgia, schtick, great songs that bring back memories and some of the best pianism around, you've got to go!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 24, 2012
International Star, Incandescent Genius

International Star, Incandescent Genius

  • Arts + Culture
Tim Huddleston and Rachel Weisz portray a disfunctional couple in "The Deep Blue Sea." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 9, 2012
Film Review: 'The Deep Blue Sea'

The idiom "between the devil and the deep blue sea" describes a choice between two undesirable situations.

  • Arts + Culture
Alyssa Esteban and Natalya Swanson scout and champion local artists at the Ringling Underground each month in the Ringling Museum courtyard.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Ringling Underground shines light on local artists

Natalya Swanson and Alyssa Esteban combine local, independent artwork with the Ringling's old classics.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Knight has been sheriff in Sarasota County since 2008. Sheriff-elect Kurt Hoffmann will take office Jan. 5, Knight will assume his new role Jan. 25.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
Tom Knight hired as CEO of First Step Sarasota

The outgoing sheriff will begin work Jan. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood wins academic championship; BRSC tryouts upcoming; Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars; Lakewood honors athletic alumni

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 30, 2012
Reviews of SFF films 'Dancing on a Volcano' and 'Trash Dance'

Reviews of SFF films 'Dancing on a Volcano' and 'Trash Dance'

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Christian sophomore Alyse Yoder helped lead the Blazers to their fifth straight district title Jan. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Three Sarasota area girls basketball teams will have home court advantage to open the playoffs

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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