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In Memoriam |
June 22, 2021

Ronald Thomas George Platt, OBE

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Ron, a resident of Longboat Key for 30 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his children at the age of 94.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Miri Hardy |
August 5, 2022

Fire helps shape region's ecosystems

While most dry prairie in Florida has been converted to agriculture or developed, the park protects nearly 15,000 acres of this highly biodiverse and globally imperiled ecosystem.

Sarasota
News

By Amanda Morales |
November 2, 2015

Hospital beginnings: Sarasota Memorial in 90 years.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System expands over 90 years with plans for more in the near future.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
February 8, 2012

Publix plan gets go-ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers store. The store is slated to open in December.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
January 19, 2026

Japanese blueberry tree serves as gift to LWR celebration of life center

Gardeners Out East thanks Robert Toale and Sons Celebration of Life Center for donating use of its facility.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 7, 2024

Man who forgot how to use his phone worries daughter

A woman called police to conduct a welfare check on her father, who had turned his phone off and forgotten how to turn it on. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 2, 2009

Tax increase debated

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis said a maximum millage rate of 1.6 mills needs to be adopted to offset anticipated losses in revenue.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
May 21, 2020

Charity Snapshot: More Than a Meal

As Meals on Wheels Plus continues its services amid a pandemic, it relies on efficiency and the generosity of the community.

LWR Life

By Anna Brugmann |
May 25, 2017

A memory worth fighting for

For most, Pearl Harbor is history, but for Captain Robert O’Neill it’s personal.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
October 19, 2011

Sigrid Olsen jumps from fashion to art

When her clothing line folded three years ago, Sigrid Olsen found refuge in painting. The gallery owner explains why some snowbirds aren't meant to retire.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
May 20, 2020

In Lakewood Ranch area: Here's looking at zoo, kid

Public gets a free look at Rye Road Giraffes in Manatee County.

East County
News

In Memoriam |
March 17, 2023

Herman W. “Buddy” Herring, Jr.

Herman W. “Buddy” Herring, Jr., D.M.D., LTC(R), US Army, age 74 was born in Elberton, GA 25 June 1948 died Tidewell Hospice, Bradenton, FL 21 Feb 2023.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Robin Hartill |
August 13, 2009

Obituary: James Sumpter

James Sumpter, 92, of Kettering, Ohio, and Longboat Key, died July 30.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
May 7, 2009

For 25 years, volunteer did things by the book

When the Longboat Library prepared for special events, its volunteers called on fellow helper Irene McCann.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
July 17, 2009

Sarasota YMCA names new president/CEO

Paul Smith, from Kansas City, Mo., will begin his new position as president/CEO Sept. 1. Former President/CEO Carl Weinrich retired June 30 after 34 years.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 29, 2011

Obituary: Robert Story Schley Sr.

Robert Story Schley Sr., of Fox Point, Wis., and Longboat Key, died June 19. Born May 30, 1922, in Milwaukee, he spent 39 months in the U.S. Army from 1942 through 1946 and in 1950 founded Robert S. Schley & Associates, a real-estate appraiser firm.