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Class participant Michael Hartman begins to put on the AED pads to the CPR mannequin.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 18, 2026
Learn a life-saving skill this summer

The next scheduled CPR and AED training workshop date is set for July 8 at Longboat Key Fire Rescue's Station 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Tania Castroverde Moskalenko (center) has built a staff of 17, including these members of the team.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 18, 2026
Arts organization leader's emphasis on inclusiveness forged in resilience

Tania Castroverde Moskalenko is focusing the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation on growing access to the arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Denise Kowal and Bill Baranowski work on the infiorata.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 18, 2026
Volunteers work together to create the first floral carpet by a Sarasota team

The standalone project, led by the Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival organization, could become the first in a series of such projects.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audubon Society members say doves aren't the smartest birds when it comes to choosing a place to build a nest.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 17, 2026
Couple hatches plan to protect doves that nested in front door wreath

A River Club couple will keep people away from their front door so a dove family can raise babies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Waves of red, white and blue flooded Bay Isles Road for the 2024 Freedom Fest parade. While the patriotic display was impressive, organizers of the upcoming Fourth of July festivities believe the activities planned for this special 250th edition will be bigger and better than ever.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 17, 2026
Get ready for a special edition of Longboat's 'shortest parade in America'

For the country's 250th birthday, Longboat Key is adding some memorable touches to its Fourth of July celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jolanta Bremer received the award of the 2026 Queen Helen.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 16, 2026
Attendees get into costume as Mrs. Roper at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

Attendees showed their best look as the character from the sitcom 'Three's Company,' during the event at The Bazaar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shimon Otsuka joins fans in cheering.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 15, 2026
Hundreds of attendees gather for FIFA World Cup watch party at The Bay

The event featured former FIFA competitor Trevor Sinclair as well as a community soccer tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Jan Wallace congratulates current President Terri Driver, who made club history in accepting the role two years in a row at the June 11 cerermony.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 15, 2026
Longboat Rotarians reflect on community impact at annual gathering

Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Terri Driver accepted the role for a second consecutive term, a first in the club's history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 40 residents attended Christ Church of Longboat Key's first summer lunch meetup at Pork Belly's Eatery & Catering Co., a new high turnout for the event.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 15, 2026
Longboaters catch up while supporting local eateries

Members of the Christ Church community turned out in the highest numbers yet for their summer lunch meetups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The dozen volunteers assisting the Manasota Track and Field summer cleanup on June 13 collected an estimated 75 pounds of trash from along the roadway near Longboat Key Little Beach in only an hour.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 15, 2026
Volunteers step into summer with fun run and cleanup

Volunteers with the Manasota Track Club picked up an estimated 75 pounds of trash near Longboat Key Little Beach at their summer cleanup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Owner Heather Rippy checking out a local customer at the Summer Night Out 2025.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 13, 2026
Get ready for Summer Night Out's return

Join local businesses at Whitney Plaza for an evening with light bites, shopping and chances to meet local artists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Among Overland Partners designs at Selby Gardens is the new welcome center.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2026
Architect wins industry award for Selby Gardens design work

Architecture firm Overland Partners was honored with the American Institute of Architects' Committee on the Environment award for its work on Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Christ Church of Longboat Key will host the Let’s Talk Business roundtable June 17.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • June 12, 2026
Business roundtable set for June 17

Longboat Key business owners, managers invited to the chamber-sponsored Let’s Talk Business.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Congressman Greg Steube speaks at the ribbon cutting for the completion of the renourishment project at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 12, 2026
Steube named an MVP in Congressional ballgame

Sarasota-area Congressman Greg Steube pitched a complete game and had five strikeouts in another GOP victory.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Liz Chappell, DJ and Maddie Lessig
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 10, 2026
Camp Shriver creates place of connection for disabled athletes

The camp allows athletes with intellectual disabilities to work alongside Cardinal Mooney students in sports activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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