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Steve Branham (left) and Deborah Murphy (right) speak at the election forum held on Feb. 9.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 12, 2025
Town Commission candidates gear up for contested 2025 election

At an election forum hosted by Miracle on the Key and the Men’s Club of the Temple Beth Israel, the candidates had an opportunity to discuss their positions on Longboat Key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Executive Chef Michael Decorcie from Drift at Lido Beach Resort showcases his arancini special.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 12, 2025
Upcoming Longboat foodie festival to help hurricane recovery

Taste and Tunes of the Keys returns on Feb. 27 with a dozen eateries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 61 S. Washington Drive has seven bedrooms, nine-and-two-half baths, a pool and 8,691 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 12, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 27-31 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A John Ringling Estates home on South Washington Drive tops the week’s sales at $5.45 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tom and Sue Reese discuss their plans for dinner parties and other social activities once their home is rebuilt.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 12, 2025
Community finds ways to 'bounce forward' from hurricanes

As 2025 has gotten underway, Longboat Key residents have pushed to find new ways of moving forward from the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Maggie Yull has been a dominant presence on the girls varsity soccer team this season, leading the team with 11 goals.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 12, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Maggie Yull

The sophomore forward has been the offensive engine for the Out-of-Door Academy girls varsity soccer team this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota High senior Oliver Boyle drives to the basket during the Sailors 66-28 home win over the Imagine School at North Port in the district semifinal Feb. 5.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 12, 2025
Sarasota basketball teams compete for district titles

Recapping how Sarasota's teams fared in their respective district tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County's OnDemand service debuted in 2021.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 12, 2025
Islandwide OnDemand extension in Longboat Key records solid first year

Despite hurricanes disrupting service for about a month, Sarasota County Transit said utilization and response from the islandwide rideshare service was positive in its first year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deaths rose under Bondi
  • By Adrian Moore, Jacob Rich
  • February 12, 2025
Deaths rose under Bondi

Fewer Americans are drug addicts, yet more people are dying from drug use. Law enforcement’s crackdown on opioids just caused users to shift to fentanyl.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Participants biked the distance of GMD during the Longboat Key Triathlon on Oct. 16, 2016.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 11, 2025
Longboat Key PD increases cyclist, pedestrian safety patrols

Officers will focus extra patrol efforts on high-risk areas on the island aimed at ensuring motorists, cyclists and pedestrians follow road safety rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Half a dozen models strutted the runway for the Beth Israel Women fashion show.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 11, 2025
More than 100 people turn out for BIW fashion show

Attendees embraced the "Breakfast at Tiffanys" theme for the 2025 fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Howard Tipton and Assistant Town Manager Isaac Brownman speak to Kiwanis Club members.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 11, 2025
Longboat Kiwanis Club talks proposed changes

Kiwanis Club members heard from town leadership about proposed changes, including an underwater sewer line.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Comedian Lynne Koplitz, who was raised in Sarasota, appears at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre from Feb. 13-15.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 13-19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Implementation of moratoriums are crucial to District 5
  • By Robert McCann
  • February 11, 2025
Implementation of moratoriums are crucial to District 5

Manatee County Commissioner Robert McCann explains his views on moratoriums.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Scott Antritt can't help but smile after missing a tricky putt at Calusa Country Club during the first Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Charity Golf Scramble Monday.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • February 11, 2025
Calusa hosts first Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Charity Golf Scramble

Lennar donates 100% of proceeds back to the community foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Concession home sold for $3.75 million. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,428 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 11, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 27-31 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Ganton Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.75 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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