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By Bret Hauff |
May 23, 2018

New beach access law won't affect Longboat, officials say

New rules established by the Florida legislature revoking public access to private beaches "does not appear" to affect Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
June 15, 2016

OBITUARY | Richard Henry Eagan

Richard “Dick” Henry Eagan, 74, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died June 7.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Short |
November 17, 2015

County agrees to borrow $1.65 million for new voting equipment

County Commissioners elect not to give current voting system vendors a bid to fix or replace current equipment.

Sarasota
News

By Jessica Salmond |
March 16, 2015

Sarasota County commissioners to vote on contract for Siesta Key pump station

The commissioners will also hear a report on the county's water quality.

Sarasota
News

By Nick Friedman |
April 25, 2013

Giving Matters honors philanthropist

Booker High School senior Laura Alston is the winner of the 2013 Young Woman Philanthropy Award.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
July 2, 2013

Longboat Lore: Flies bugged residents on Fourth of July

A buzzing, rapidly multiplying fleet of flies pestered Longboat Key throughout the Fourth of July weekend in 2005. The flies swarmed Freedom Fest and also bugged guests at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's Fourth of July celebration.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
August 20, 2014

Kiwanis Club flashes cash for Lawn Party

This year's raffle winner will be richer but won't drive away from the event in a shiny new set of wheels.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
September 10, 2014

City, businesses await action on retail study

The city is beginning the process of implementing changes retail consultant Robert Gibbs recommended.

Longboat Key
News

By Jessica Salmond |
October 8, 2014

County reworks ordinance banning street solicitation

After passing an ordinance banning solicitation on the public right of way in 2013, Sarasota County commissioners are considering an amendment to allow exceptions.

Siesta Key
News

By David Conway |
October 1, 2013

DID uncertain about adding residential owners

At today's DID meeting, continued discussion of expanding the district to include downtown condominium owners saw opposition from chairman Ernest Ritz.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 21, 2024

Sarasota Opera names Melissa Voigt development director

Voigt previously held the position from 2002-09, when she led fundraising efforts for the opera house's renovation.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
October 16, 2025

Republican challenger files for County Commission District 2

Incumbent Mark Smith will face a primary race against attorney and former prosecutor Kristina Sargent for the Sarasota County Commission District 2 seat.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 30, 2026

Waterfront park to receive $3 million in hurricane repairs and resilience

The money will help make 2024 storm-related repairs and shore up the shoreline at Ken Thompson Park on City Island.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
February 20, 2025

Pickleball players search for home courts closer to home

Passionate pickleball players — which is to say just about all of them — are dinking and dunking for new Lakewood Ranch courts to compete on. A solution might be in play.

East County
News

By Kevin McQuaid |
November 25, 2020

Main Street block sells for $6.8 million

A multifamily housing developer has expanded its portfolio of downtown properties. Meanwhile, another portion of Main Plaza is on the market.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Bergin |
March 31, 2021

Town Commission to consider environmental projects, filling vacancies

April 5 marks the first regular Town Commission meeting for Penny Gold and Debra Williams.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
February 24, 2010

Our view: Four commissioners want it

Watching the Key Club process is frustrating, often excruciating - for everyone. And some deal with it better than others (Ahem, Commissioner Peter O'Connor).