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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 24, 2021
Art community forms in Rosemary District studio

Emerging artists showcase creations at the Zero Empty Spaces studio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 6, 2021
Town encouraged at budget year's halfway mark

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department had an average response time of 5.4 minutes during the current fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 19, 2020
Longboat Key Tennis Center loosens restrictions

The Longboat Key Tennis Center will be open longer and the facility will offer singles-only lessons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2020
Coronavirus updates for Lakewood Ranch and East County

Bar closures in Florida top list of coronavirus events effecting Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Keep an eye out for porch prowlers

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 13, 2025
LBK Rotarians gift Longboat first responders wishlist items

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key presented about $5,500 worth of work-related gifts to Longboat Key’s first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 17, 2011
Business Observer

Key Club announces new director of finance

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Spiral Style Dance Party

The Urban Spiral Dance Company invaded G.WIZ Saturday, Aug. 20 to present a 'Spiral Style Dance Party.' The performers and choreographers taught kids and even a few adults how to hula hoop and break dance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2014
INFINITY Longboat Key groundbreaking

On Dec. 3, INFINITY Longboat Key held its groundbreaking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Fundraiser

The event will take place from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, at T'Katz Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 3, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Little Bookworms July 4 Party

Little Bookworms will host a family friendly event beginning at 2 p.m., tomorrow, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Classic Corvettes on the Circle

There were some little red corvettes - and frost blue, yellow, black, white and silver Corvettes, too - at St. Armands Circle Park on Saturday, May 5. The classic corvette show brought in corvette clubs from all over Florida to see who would have the best in show. One might have taken the prize, but as Prince might say, Baby they're all too fast!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fleet Captain's Dinner

Bird Key Yacht Club was packed for Fleet Captain Allyn Carlson's dinner on Saturday, Jan. 21. The usual table of seafood and ice sculpture was done-up with a butter sculpture of a fish jumping out of water. It was one of the best displays of the year by Executive Chef Joseph A. Santangini. The room was packed with tons of people and it was practically bumper-to-bumper - as the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple enjoys traditional treats

More than 125 members and guests of Temple Emanu-El gathered for the second annual Kugel and Knish Cook-Off Sunday, Nov. 6. Attendees socialized and mingled while sampling 35 of the homemade, quintessential Jewish treats and voted for their favorites. Also on hand was official 'judge' Jeremy Adams, of Word of Mouth, who evaluated each entry before naming the 'Best in Show.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2011
Observer seeks the dish on recipes

Does your chocolate-cake recipe truly take the cake? Or, maybe you have a saucy secret to the perfect spaghetti.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High 7th annual Summer Basketball Camp

Dozens of aspiring basketball players hit the court for Braden River High School's 7th annual Summer Basketball Camp July 5-8. Students participated in skill stations, competitions and team games while learning the basic fundamentals of the game. Camper of the Day, Hustle and Best Attitude awards were handed out at the end of each day of camp.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 11, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winter Fest

Business owners in the Centre Shops plaza host a family- and dog-friendly festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Residents welcome new friends, celebrate

How do you meet your neighbors?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 25, 2017
Residents swarm to Sweetgrass Farms for Honey Bee Festival

Sweetgrass Farms hosted the second annual Honey Bee Festival to benefit University of Florida honey bee lab.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Michael Koscec submitted this photo of a heron at sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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