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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 8, 2025
Garden Club teaches best practices for post-storm landscape restoration

The Longboat Key Garden Club brought local coastal experts to inform residents about the importance of Florida-friendly vegetation when restoring landscaping after the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 27, 2025
Ringling student sculpts facial reconstruction bust to help solve cold case

The Forensic Art of Facial Reconstruction Workshop led by Joe Mullins, at Ringling College of Art and Design, helped lead to the resolution of a case with the Medical Examiner's Office in Fort Myers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 3-9

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 3, 2025
Mote unveils new technology designed to combat red tide blooms

The new methods and deployment strategies required years of research and collaboration from Mote and its partners, marking a milestone in red tide mitigation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 13, 2025
Cardinal Mooney softball ready to return to championship ways

The Cougars have built back from a six-year absence with help from two former players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 20, 2025
To find the best fishing holes, you have to ask the locals

With its many lakes, Lakewood Ranch offers prime fishing spots that invite anglers to cast a line amid serene surroundings, whether they're seeking a quiet escape or the thrill of reeling in the catch of the day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 15, 2025
Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 9, 2025
Asolo Rep's 'A Year With Frog and Toad' explores the seasons of friendship

Scott Keys is directing the Asolo Repertory Theatre production of Robert and Willie Reale's heartwarming, hilarious musical following the yearlong adventures of Frog and Toad.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 12-18

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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 24, 2025
With the popularity of pickleball, is there still room for tennis?

The tidal-wave growth of pickleball in the past decade has splashed down in Longboat Key's Bayfront Park and changed the landscape of the only venue for free racket play on the island.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 18-24

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 4, 2026
What should St. Armands Circle look like in 20 years?

Some 160 stakeholders and others participate in the first of two visioning sessions for the future of St. Armands Circle.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 12-18

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2020
2020 through the lens on Longboat Key

The year started out like most do, with us complaining about traffic and marveling at where we live. Then . . .

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2010
TOP STORY, October: Key Club pushes project approval

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project hearings before the Planning and Zoning Board continued Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 at Temple Beth Israel.

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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 16, 2021
Senior reflections

Although there were challenges, particularly amid the pandemic, students say they're grateful for their time in high school.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2019
Longboat Key Year in Review: 2019

Take a look back through the past year of news, features and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 13, 2019
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Season 2, Episode 5

This week's episode featured family drama, boyfriend-girlfriend fights and a whole lot of tears (shocker).

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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 13 Recap

A masquerade party, a verbal sparring match between muscular men and a touching moment of female empowerment — "Siesta Key" didn't disappoint this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2015
Holiday gifts and gaffes

Embarrassing and heart-warming stories from residents are the gifts that keep on giving.

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  • Neighbors
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