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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 27, 2016
Is Longboat Key boring?

A new list says Longboat is the fifth most boring place in Florida. Do you agree?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 20, 2024
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House open in Waterside Place

The restaurant offers upscale coastal casual dining with fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 30, 2023
AG Lafley talks handing off leadership of the Bay Park Conservancy

When Stephanie Crockatt takes over as president and CEO of the BPC, the volunteer founding CEO will step back but not away from The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 19, 2023
New Sarasota High School principal living his dream in education

Ryan Chase brings loads of experience in both Sarasota and Manatee counties to his new job.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 26, 2026
Former Town Commissioner Randy Clair loved the water, Longboat and family

An avid sailor, loving father and husband and two-time town commissioner, Randy Clair made an impact on Longboat Key in his 29 years living on the island. He died Jan. 17 at age 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Our View A 'good buy'? We'll see

That is one of the mayor's assessments of the Longboat Key Town Commission's approving last week the spending of $452,500 for the 0.71-acre lot that separates Pattigeorge's restaurant and the town's Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 19, 2023
As Lakewood Ranch Medical Center expands, it has a pro at the helm

Andy Guz, the CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, empowers his staff by providing what they need to do their best.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 6, 2019
Clyde Butcher's 'Myakka River, a Florida Treasure' captures real Florida beauty

Butcher's latest photography exhibit aims to display why local land deserves to be saved.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 4, 2023
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit works to build housing for foster youth

Harbor58 plans to build six villas to provide temporary housing for individuals aging out of foster care.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • September 17, 2023
How old do you want to be?

A confluence of health issues can lead to metabolic syndrome, but lifestyle changes can reduce the risk factors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2023
Fire destroys Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion

State Fire Marshal's office working to determine the cause of the Lakewood Ranch blaze

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 17, 2020
Longboat Key resident donates lap quilts

After knitting them throughout the year, Marlene Campanaro donates the fruits of her labor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 9, 2021
Kids costume up for Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest

The Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival runs every weekend in October.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 25, 2022
Longboat Harbour blessing of the fleet has extra guests in manatees

As boats made their way through the harbor to be blessed, manatees tried to make their own way through.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 12, 2021
Portion of Legacy Trail to open in mid-summer

A ribbon cutting for segment one, which runs from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is anticipated for the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 29, 2022
Mexican restaurant opens on Longboat Key

It took owners 16 months to open La Villa Mexican Grill. Now it's open and serving up authentic Mexican dishes, margaritas and mariachi.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 11, 2022
Blue Rooster is shutting its doors on April 30

The Rosemary District restaurant brought Southern food and the blues to Sarasota for nearly a decade before closing its doors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 31, 2022
Lakewood Ranch farmers market remains the hot ticket at Waterside Place

Those who attend say it has become a Lakewood Ranch "institution."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 28, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts Scholar in Residence event on Zoom

Though in previous years, the occasion marks a weekend full of in-person lectures, the scholar isn't in residence this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2009
Network supporters blaze trail for families with disabilities

The local Family Network on Disabilities is holding its 5K/10K fundraiser Oct. 10.

  • East County
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