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The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort installed a stainless steel arch on a private groin, leading to a lengthy dispute with the town of Longboat Key, with leaders claiming it violates the town’s sign code.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 8, 2026
St. Regis lawyers respond to Longboat arched sign lawsuit

A trial date has been set for January 2028.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lots of loopholes in Florida's laws on fines
  • By Adrian Moor, Vittorio Nastasi
  • July 8, 2026
Lots of loopholes in Florida's laws on fines

With a potential hit to general fund revenue coming, municipalities may have more incentive to supplement their income from fines.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Strings Con Brio is slated to perform on July 16 at Temple Beth Israel. The group's repertoire spans the early 18th century to today.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 7, 2026
Classical string group to make Longboat Key performance debut

Temple Beth Israel will host a show by Strings Con Brio that spans three centuries of musical innovation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue" plays Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe from July 15-24.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2026
The best things to do this week in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events July 9-15 around Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Little League serves boys and girls 4-16 years of age at Twin Lakes Park on Clark Road.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 7, 2026
Sarasota Little League treasurer sentenced to 1 year, restitution

A 35-year-old woman was ordered to make lump sum payment then monthly payments totaling $176,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Crew's U16 Women's Eight races to a title at the 2025 USRowing Youth National Championships hosted by Nathan Benderson Park. The Crew had 16 entries at this year's championships, but did not bring home a title.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 7, 2026
Sarasota rowing programs have rough waters to navigate before being considered elite

The region's rowing programs have performed well at the regional level, but they have yet to catch the traditional powerhouses.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This Wild Blue at Waterside home at 8380 Sea Glass Court sold for $2.46 million. Built in 2024, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,159 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 7, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for June 22-26 in Lakewood Ranch

A Wild Blue home on Sea Glass Court tops the week's sales at $2.46 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A joint workshop is held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall June 30 with Commissioner Bob McCann and CDD board members.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 7, 2026
Manatee commissioner tells LWR CDDs he has seen the county waste funds

Commissioner Bob McCann said too many overpriced directors are being employed by Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Pool-going kids have Longboat police called on them
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 7, 2026
Pool-going kids have Longboat police called on them

A group of boys making noise at a resort pool prompted a call to police. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The primary election in Florida will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 7, 2026
Registration deadline for August primary is July 20

Because Florida is a closed-primary state, voters may only vote for candidates in the party they are registered with in partisan races.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scholarship recipient Julianne Teague celebrates with her mother, Trudy Teague, at The Exchange’s 2026 Grants and Scholarship Awards event.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2026
Proceeds from The Exchange sales aid 50 groups, students

An overall total of $500,000 was distributed in grants and scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Le Gardenia Bleu's John and Lita Brannan showcase their ornament tree filled with Florida's iconic flamingos and more at the 20th annual Meet Greet Eat.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 6, 2026
Le Gardenia Bleu closes on Longboat Key

The well-known flower and gift shop on Longboat Key said it made the decision to close "with a heavy heart."

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Beth Arthur poses with her granddaughter Sandy Arthur in front of two paintings acquired by Arts Advocates Gallery, "Bryce Canyon" (left) and "Sky Dreams."
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 6, 2026
Sarasota Art Colony artist refuses to be forgotten

Beth Arthur recently celebrated her 100th birthday at Art Advocates, which has acquired two of her paintings.

  • Arts + Culture
Wyatt Wittman, ranked a four-star punter by Kohl's Professional Camps, will contribute both kicking and punting for Braden River football this fall under first-year coach Rick Farmer.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 6, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Wyatt Wittman

The rising junior kicker/punter for Braden River High has embraced his switch from soccer to football.

  • East County
  • Sports
A conceptual rendering of the proposed clubhouse at Bobby Jones Golf Club.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 6, 2026
Bobby Jones clubhouse granted partial sign-off

The pared-down clubhouse lost its second story and wraparound veranda view.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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The USF Sarasota-Manatee campus has steadily grown over the past 20 years on Tamiami Trail.
  • July 21, 2026
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Multiple species of starfish have found a home on the "Living Wall" at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park. The innovative project uses 3D-printed concrete slabs modeled after mangrove roots to provide better habitat for aquatic animals.
  • July 21, 2026
Longboat's living seawall recognized for creativity
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Tania Vergara Dance Theater will stage a free performance of "HuMangrove" on Saturday, July 25, at Selby LIbrary.
  • July 21, 2026
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Bob Bowling (left) chews out his son, Matt Bowling (right), while coaching football at Palmetto High. Before Braden River, he worked at Palmetto from 1993-2004.
  • July 21, 2026
Family, friends remember longtime coach, athletic director Bob Bowling
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Melinda Zarzycki-Harris, founder and executive director of Bring on the Ministry, and Pastor Julia Wharriff Piermont of Christ Church of Longboat Key are all smiles with their new ministry partnership.
  • July 21, 2026
Christ Church gets new charitable partner

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