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Longboat Key

The north end beaches are among the island's most erosional, officials said.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 17, 2019
Beach management plan continues forward in Longboat Key

The Town Commission and interested parties took in a presentation on what will be a completed plan in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • June 17, 2019
Robert Senie Biller

Robert Biller, known as Bobby or Big Bob to family and friends, died Sunday June 16 at the Inn of Sarasota Bay Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 17, 2019
Kids learn about marine life at ocean-themed camps

Around 900 kids will attend summer camps at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Brauckmuller shared this photo of a possible waterspout on his Twitter. Photo Courtesy.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 17, 2019
Possible waterspout spotted off Longboat Key

The National Weather Center says if one is seen, people should move at a 90-degree angle away from its motion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 16, 2019
Walk in the Park: Heading to the beach

A stroll around some of Longboat Key's most popular places to visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlene Donnelly said she purposely bought a used Jeep Wrangler in that blue color to blend with her custom artwork wrap.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 15, 2019
'Wild' Jeep starts conversations

Wildlife educator loves her 4-wheeler that delivers a message about nature.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The sidewalk ends at the eastern end of Broadway Street.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 14, 2019
Longboat Planning & Zoning will hear Shore's sidewalk request

Restaurant builder wants to eliminate sidewalk in front of Village location to accommodate more on-site parking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Columbia has been in business on St. Armands Circle since 1959.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 14, 2019
Columbia ownership group buys St. Armands location

Local restaurant is the chain's second oldest, in operation since 1959.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2019
Longboat Key's tennis champions

Team qualifies for National event in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Canals benefit the whole town, letter writer says.
    By
  • Guest Author
  • June 13, 2019
Letters to the editor: Everyone should pay for canals

Longboat residents sound off on island topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Last year’s fireworks on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2019
Fourth of July Calendar 2019

Everything you need to know to have the best Fourth of July this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tracy Fanara tackles science in and out of the research lab. She’s also a former winner of the Longboat Key Garden Club’s annual scholarship competition for those helping the environment.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 13, 2019
Mote researcher is not your average scientist

From studying algae blooms to releasing rap videos, Tracy Fanara focuses on all things science.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 13

Michael Cohen captured this pair of parrots on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Work began Monday on the Longboat Pass bridge.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 12, 2019
Longboat Pass bridge work gets started

Bridge refresh will cost $5.2 million and last through the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Library: Best use of this property? Why not a multipurpose community center here, including a library, gallery space for art exhibitions, public forums and speakers?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 12, 2019
Someone make the case

Why should the town own the four acres near Publix? The city of Sarasota shows the perils of too many parks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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