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By Dana Kampa |
February 8, 2026

Kiwanians present record-breaking check from Lawn Party

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key contributed a total of $123,900 to the Children's Guardian Fund, boosted by Frank and Katherine Martucci's raffle contribution.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 19, 2025

Myakka hog and horse make unlikely pair

A 3-month-old feral pig persistently pestered the 9-year-old horse until he was accepted.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
November 21, 2018

Cops Corner: Boaters making waves

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
June 26, 2025

Fall prep sports storylines you won't want to miss

These teams and athletes are gunning for state titles in 2025.

Sarasota
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
April 21, 2022

Sarasota alights on bridge holiday plan

City commissioners settle on a lineup for Ringling Bridge lighting displays.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 28, 2009

Public Tennis Center nears completion

The town hopes to complete the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's $732,000 renovation project by Dec. 1.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam McTeer |
September 9, 2009

Rotarians to defend spelling bee title

The East Manatee Rotary Club won last year's Literacy Council of Manatee spelling bee.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 8, 2010

Manatee to put brakes on trolley

A grant that's helped fund Longboat Key's Manatee County trolley route expires in September.

Longboat Key
News

By Loren Mayo |
August 31, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: The New Gate-Field School

The Sarasota Observer dropped in on students at The New Gate-Field School who were testing out the aerodynamics of paper airplanes they had designed for a team-building activity.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
August 9, 2012

Siesta Key: From dried fish to snowbirds

Siesta Key, which consistently tops rankings in Sarasota County tourist tax dollars, could have been a much different place if not for Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921.

Siesta Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
May 23, 2012

Ranch youth earn certifications

Eleven of Lakewood Ranch High School's Early Childhood Education students earned national certifications recently.

East County
News

By Robin Roy |
January 13, 2011

Bridge over troubled water

Gulf Gate residents, who fought against building a footbridge in their neighborhood, say their fears of vandalism have come true.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 3, 2010

Cops Corner 11.04.10

Unknown person(s) forcefully entered the storage shed through the west door. Once inside, a generator was removed. The value of the generator is $600.

East County
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
August 24, 2011

News Briefs

Straw poll tabulation begins despite concerns; Back-to-School Splash Bash returns to Lakewood; Manatee offers financial aid for seniors' energy bills; Rep. Steube to host open house

East County
News

By Robin Roy |
May 5, 2011

'Bring back the boats'

As many in the community seek ways to revitalize the local economy, a Sarasota yacht broker believes one answer could be to rebuild the boat basin at the former Quay and Hyatt Regency hotel.

Sarasota
News

By David G. Muller |
September 19, 2012

My View: Social Media 101: a guide for community associations

Like it or not, the social-media revolution is here to stay. Many argue that social media will ultimately become as important to our daily lives as the discovery of fire (790,000 years ago) or the creation of the wheel (in 3,500 B.C.).