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By Andrew Warfield |
January 2, 2025

What's ahead for Longboat Key projects in 2025

Looking at the year to come, here are a few projects or topics that will likely move along.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 4, 2026

New Pass dredge clears way for more boat traffic

The Lido Key Beach renourishment project will have another beneficial effect: opening up New Pass to boaters, who will see navigational markers return for the first time in eight years.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 29, 2014

Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.35 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

East County
Real Estate

By Pam Eubanks |
December 31, 2011

TOP STORY, OCT.: Lakewood Ranch's First Graduating Class

Lakewood Ranch High School's Class of 2001 celebrated its 10-year reunion.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
October 29, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; Amendment 2 is wrong; and more reader feedback.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Vinnie Portell |
April 8, 2025

Lakewood Ranch softball team chases a return to its glory days

The Mustangs struggled after losing Coach T.J. Goelz but are showing signs of contending again.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
June 11, 2025

Years of hard work pay off for local high school graduate

Despite dealing with the hurricanes, Sarasota High School graduate Jacob Kalua of Lido Key celebrates his consistent academic record as a scholarship recipient.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
October 2, 2024

A theater critic's top five picks of the season

From dramas to comedies, don't miss these extraordinary plays and musicals about ordinary lives. They're coming soon to a theater near you.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
August 31, 2023

Labor Day Regatta celebrates its 75th year under sail

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron event is the oldest of its type in the region, according to organizers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Emma Burke |
November 2, 2024

These Sarasota and Siesta Key coffee shops define cool beans

Whether you're stressed, blessed or just coffee-obsessed, here's where to find a good cup of joe.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 13, 2023

Turtle nesting season off to a strong start on Longboat Key

Longboat has seen high numbers of sea turtle nests in the first month of the season. If not for the combined efforts of volunteers and public policy, hatchlings may live a more troubled life.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
August 17, 2023

The Concession will host first World Champions Cup golf event

East Manatee County’s premier golf course, The Concession, will host the most famous players from the Champions Tour in a Ryder Cup-like event.

East County
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
February 20, 2022

Manatee School District works to address bus driver shortage

Bus driver shortage causes challenges for Manatee County schools.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
March 14, 2013

Holland, Lumpkin hold keys

It's probably not too surprising that Susan Chapman garnered the most votes in Tuesday's Sarasota City Commission election.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Cassidy Alexander |
September 27, 2017

For local agencies during Irma, social media was crucial

City and county leaders found Twitter, Facebook a direct connection to a population that needed hurricane updates.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 12, 2025

Islandwide OnDemand extension in Longboat Key records solid first year

Despite hurricanes disrupting service for about a month, Sarasota County Transit said utilization and response from the islandwide rideshare service was positive in its first year.