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By Robin Hartill |
April 17, 2013

Lore: Raccoon debate trapped commission

There was a population boom in 1980 - of raccoons, that is. A trapper's plan to end the boom had some residents practically foaming at the mouth.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
June 26, 2013

FROM THE ARCHIVES 1980: Jewfish got lone residence

The Longboat Observer's June 26, 1980, issue reported that the first Jewfish Key lot had been cleared for a home that Cortez resident Raymond Guthrie was building.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Black Tie Staff |
April 9, 2014

Just Married: Emily McKee Eagle and Kyle Paul Kluska

Emily Eagle and Kyle Kluska were married Feb. 15, at the Bay Preserve at Osprey.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
August 22, 2013

Condo buys adjacent land to preserve its greenspace

The Alinari Condominium Association bought more than 54,000 square feet of land adjacent to its property to gain control of future development on that parcel.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 27, 2013

FILM REVIEW:

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
December 6, 2013

Lido residents strategize to rally support for beach project

At a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers today, Lido Key residents discussed how to communicate their support for a proposed Lido Beach renourishment project.

Siesta Key
News

In Memoriam |
February 21, 2024

Albert “Jay” Graf

Albert “Jay” Graf, 76, of Longboat Key, Florida and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire passed away January 8th, 2024 from Alzheimer’s disease in Sarasota, Florida.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Janet Combs |
March 11, 2025

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto celebrates 2025 Youth of the Year

The nonprofit highlighted the achievements of all of its Youth of the Year finalists at the event March 7.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carlin Gillen |
July 3, 2025

Sarasota cyclists are switching gears for the new Legacy Trail bridge

The Florida Department of Transportation opens the new Legacy Trail bike and pedestrian bridge over Clark Road.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 18, 2023

Town's internet upgrade means faster performance, big savings

Longboat Key’s IT department is working on switching town government to a faster, in-house network.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 22, 2024

Pitch would allow historic buildings to sell air rights, preserve structures

If the transfer program proposal is adopted, owners of historic structures in the city of Sarasota could sell height and density rights to other development projects in perpetuity.

Sarasota
News

By Miri Hardy |
October 30, 2024

Hurricane's fury can benefit wetlands, such as Myakka River State Park

It can play an important role in shaping healthy, albeit dramatically changed, ecosystems.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 25, 2025

Longboat Key to consider adding solar power chapter to town code

Solar panel installations are not prohibited under town code currently but could still lead to code enforcement action.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
April 18, 2012

East County resident battles identity theft

East County resident Joe Comforto has been battling identity theft for five years. This year, however, the thieves used his information to commit tax fraud.