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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2023
Longboat Key braces for Hurricane Idalia

With the Key under evacuation orders, residents made final preparations for the approach of Hurricane Idalia.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month

Project Pride SRQ recognized long-term couples and newlyweds at Silver Pride this year, among other activities celebrating Pride Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
Republicans hold Sarasota County Commission seats

Smith and Neunder hold off Democratic challengers in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2025
Ship gets stuck on sand bar in the Gulf

Marine patrol responds to a couple running aground off Longboat Key. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 9, 2025
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal kicks off summer art sale

The Longboat Key church is holding a smaller-scale version of its spring New to You art sale through September, featuring jewelry, decor and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2023
Manatee County studies methane production at landfill

County staff are exploring natural gas from its landfill as an energy source. Tax credits and deals with private utility companies could cover the cost of a project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 8, 2024
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah after Hurricane Helene

The temple provided community and normalcy after many Longboaters’ homes were found in disarray from the hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 17, 2024
Longboat Key officials ask for resident cooperation while ramping up recovery

Limiting debris pile up and water use are among the necessary measures officials asked from residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 30, 2025
New county court records storage facility is on the way

The Sarasota County Commission approves a lease-to-purchase plan for a new, legal documents storage building closer to the downtown court complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 6, 2026
Gulf of Mexico Drive isn't just Longboat Key's main street — it is its only street

Keeping the island's only thoroughfare as efficient as possible should be the primary goal of any Complete Streets plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2026
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2026-27

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2026-27 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 7, 2022
'Beyond Van Gogh' exhibit lands in Sarasota

You've seen Van Gogh paintings on walls and in museums. But now's your chance to stand inside one.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Our View: Election results send message

Interpret the Longboat Key Town Commission election results however you wish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 14, 2026
Sarasota boys basketball falls by 3 in state championship

An overtime-forcing shot from Johnny Lackaff didn't fall, leaving the Sailors just short of a title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 12, 2023
Longboat Key Community Center nears necessary interlocal agreement

The next steps in the community center project rely on conversations between Manatee County and the school district.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 28, 2021
Sarasota revenue increase means good news for county budget

An increase in the county's property taxes, among others, means the county will have more money than it bargained for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 23, 2020
County courthouse given historic designation

The courthouse was built on land owned by Charles Ringling and first opened its doors in 1927.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 25, 2015
Q+A with Wade Matthews

Wade Matthews serves as the vice president of the Better Government Association of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 12, 2021
Portion of Legacy Trail to open in mid-summer

A ribbon cutting for segment one, which runs from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is anticipated for the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2009
Moore's zoning request on hold

The P&Z Board could not reach a majority Tuesday on a request to change Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant & Marina zoning from commercial to residential.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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