• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Longboat Key

Emerald Harbor canals are wider than average.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 6, 2019
Town considers update to rules governing docks

Issue of access through narrower waterways forms basis for offsetting proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two Marines have carried this flag to Vietnam, Philippines, Guam, Qatar, Israel, Jordan, Okinawa, South Korea DMZ and Iraq.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 6, 2019
Veterans Day 2019: Thank you for your service

On the eve of Veterans Day, a personal story and gratitude to those who serve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 6, 2019
The antidote for unaffordable housing: Deregulate

The lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County is an increasing problem that has potential to be helped.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 5, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That license is suspended

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Bob Gary, speaker Wendell Porter and club president Ken Marsh.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club gathers for November meeting

The monthly meeting hosted speaker Wendell Porter on climate and energy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vice president Janet Hartman, treasurer Pam Crowe and president Noreen Ackerman.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2019
Key Niners welcome members back with luncheon

The Longboat Key Club's women's nine hole golf association teed off the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • November 4, 2019
S. Martin Parker, Jr.

S. Martin Parker, Jr., 76, of Johns Island, South Carolina, husband of Lynn F. Parker entered into eternal rest Friday, November 1, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 2, 2019
Ferraris take over St. Armands Circle for the day

The cars and their drivers were there to support Flight to the North Pole.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A statue turned spooky on the Circle.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2019
Fright Night brings Halloween spooks to St. Armands Circle

Creepy creatures and sweet second selves wandered the streets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 1, 2019
Father Dave Marshall installed as rector of All Angels

The installation service was held Wednesday, Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 31

Patricia Muller caught this butterfly on some beach flowers on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents of historic Cortez Village are worried that a 65-foot fixed span will destroy the ambiance of the fishing village — in part because of the land the state will require through eminent domain (outlined in red).
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 31, 2019
Cortez's 30-year war

Anna Maria die-hards are continuing their battle to stop a fixed-span bridge. From a practical, macro and economic standpoint, the fixed span makes sense. But then there’s that old commitment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 31, 2019
Gators at Mote Marine enjoy spooky enrichment on Halloween

Pumpkins contained the animals' afternoon snacks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nanzy Rozance hugs Rich Kirschner,
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 31, 2019
Rotary Club of Longboat Key celebrates five years

The club gathered together to celebrate their successes and friendships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents of Cortez Village are worried the roadway length and size for a 65-foot fixed span will destroy the ambiance of the fishing village — in part because the land the state will require through eminent domain (in red).
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 30, 2019
The 30-year war on Cortez Bridge

Anna Maria die-hards are continuing their 30-year war to stop a fixed-span bridge. From a practical, macro and economic standpoint, the fixed span makes sense. But then there’s that old commitment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
« 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Longboat Key

1
Trish Shinkle served as Town Clerk for the town of Longboat Key from June 2006 to June 2026.
  • June 8, 2026
Trish Shinkle, who recorded town history for 20 years, has retired
2
Plymouth Harbor residents Dr. Frederick "Fred" Moffat, George "Gus" Nimick and James "Jim" Griffith each cut into their cakes in a unique triple 99th birthday celebration.
  • June 8, 2026
Trio of celebrants share a 99th birthday party
3
Longboat Key Turtle Watch members documented evidence of the first green turtle nest of the season on the key.
  • June 5, 2026
First green turtle nesting spotted on Longboat Key
4
The home at 6161 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $8 million. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,224 square feet of living area.
  • June 3, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for May 18-22 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key
5
Plastic bottles have been separated from other recyclables as they travel along a conveyor line at the Circular Services materials recovery facility in Sarasota.
  • June 3, 2026
From shelf to floor: A plastic bottle's journey

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free