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Damages on Longboat Key after Hurricane Ian.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • May 5, 2026
Seminar scheduled for disaster preparedness

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is hosting a hurricane preparedness seminar May 14 at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unlicensed driver arrested after being warned 90 minutes earlier
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • May 5, 2026
Unlicensed driver arrested after being warned 90 minutes earlier

Longboat police issued a warning to an unlicensed driver who was then seen by the same officer 90 minutes later. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Noelle Tenaglia is headed to the FHSAA Class 4A track and field state championship May 9 at Jacksonville's Hodges Stadium alongside relay teammates Kenna Borras, Ella Dabringhaus and Madison Muller.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • May 5, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Noelle Tenaglia

The senior led Riverview's 3,200-meter relay team to victory at the FHSAA Class 4A-Region 3 championship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Don Schultz of Windward Bay celebrates as his top pick, Golden Tempo, crosses the finish line first at the Kentucky Derby. Schultz was the only person at the watch party to pick the long-shot horse.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 5, 2026
Birthday boy beats derby odds

Windward Bay held a Kentucky Derby watch party with a surprise twist for one resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarai Castro gave up on softball in 2023. Now, she's the Pirates' leading hitter in her first season at the high school level.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • May 5, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Sarai Castro

The freshman center fielder/left fielder led Braden River High softball to a district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb, Katherine and Frank Martucci, and Jean and Joe Volpe
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • May 5, 2026
Sarasota Ballet ends season with dazzling evening

After enjoying the final performance of the season at the Sarasota Opera House, patrons reveled in a celebratory gala that honored Katherine and Frank Martucci.

  • Black Tie
At the Women's Golf Association season farewell on April 28 at the Longboat Key Club, players enjoyed perfect golfing conditions. Pictured, Brenda Baril, Donna Newton, Jennifer Cahill, Regina Repenning, Michelle Swartz, Katie Moulton, Louise Berg and Joyce Welch.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 5, 2026
Women's Golf Association scrambles to close out season

Clear skies led to great plays by players with the Women's Golf Association at their end-of-season gathering.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Several characters in Sarasota Players' "Assassins" think they deserve credit for saving the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 7-13

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Former District 3 Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge continues to allege he was defamed during the 2024 election by Betsy Benac and Take Back Manatee.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 5, 2026
Former Manatee County commissioner continues to allege defamation

Kevin Van Ostenbridge's lawsuit against Betsy Benac was dismissed, but he has requested a rehearing.

  • East County
  • News
The Sourdough Society of Lakewood Ranch members Camille Piccininni, Erica Calka and David Wiegand each created a loaf of sourdough with different ingredients to make each unique.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • May 5, 2026
Sourdough Society of Lakewood Ranch rises by sharing ideas

These members don't loaf around when it comes to making delicious bread.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The original 1957 Longboat Key Town Charter is printed on rice paper and stored at Town Hall, along with copies of the original document printed in 1959.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • May 5, 2026
Charter review presents opportunity for change for Longboat Key

The town is due for its once-a-decade review of its charter, which means a chance to look at bigger policy and governance matters on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Dunn is a former U.S. Air Force medic. He's also a graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 5, 2026
'Dunn' with special interests, Duette resident enters District 1 race

John Dunn wants the people to run Manatee County, not special interests or even commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
This Lake Club home at 8556 Pavia Way sold for $2.6 million. Built in 2022, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,734 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 5, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for April 20-24 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $2.6 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Bicyclist killed crossing US 301 in Sarasota
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2026
Bicyclist killed crossing US 301 in Sarasota

The 51-year-old was not wearing a helmet and wasn't in a crosswalk, police say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Esposito celebrates her graduation with grandparents Mabel and Anthony.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 4, 2026
Help celebrate new grads

Send information about graduates living on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands or Bird keys who deserve celebration this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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