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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 12, 2014
Recipe for Success: Kyle Scott Battie

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 15, 2024
Longboat Key celebrates end of fall stress with community concert

The town hosted the first ever "LBK Strong" concert on Dec. 14 in the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 25, 2025
Longboat Key Garden Club hosts 9th Dinner and a Movie fundraiser

Members continue fundraising push to support post-hurricane restoration and beautification projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 20, 2024
Waterside Park of Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening

New amenities to the park include a playground and a splash pad.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 12, 2024
Open house connects town staff, organizations and residents

The 2024 community open house was held on the Town Center Green, allowing it to be bigger than in previous years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 10, 2025
New shop aims to be one-stop shop for Longboat Key real estate

Owners of new dual home watch and real estate businesses celebrate their official launch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sforzo • Dillingham • Stewart Orthopedics and Sports Medicine |
  • March 21, 2025
From Pain to Purpose

Local orthopedic practice helps Sarasota woman reclaim her passion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 14, 2025
ReptiDay provides destination for reptile enthusiasts

The event also featured other unusual pets and exotic animals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2023
Gulf Islands water ferries arrive, service expected in late summer

Coast Guard trial will help finalize ports and run times, with potential to expand port locations in the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 3, 2024
New firefighter joins ranks of Longboat Key Fire Rescue

Aaron Maness spent about four years as a firefighter in Tennessee before relocating to the area with his family.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2024
McNeal Elementary students honor veterans with parade

Lakewood Ranch High's band and color guard help McNeal students pay tribute to veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 14, 2023
Longboat Key Realtor's listing places in HGTV contest

Cindy Fischer of Michael Saunders and Co. discusses her Siesta Key listing that won best Waterside Home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 2, 2024
Lazy Lobster celebrates Thanksgiving in June with food drive

With every turkey dinner, the restaurant will be collecting non-perishable foods to donate to area pantries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 26, 2025
Visitors and residents enjoy a slow evening in Siesta Key

A night in Siesta Key Village exploring the sights through the lens of a camera.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 3, 2025
Booker High hosts grand opening of its field house

After the school unveiled its new field house with a ribbon-cutting, its football team also won 29-23 against Berkeley Prep.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2025
Sarasota Sheriff's Office kicks off toy drive Dec. 1

The toy drive benefits Teen Court of Sarasota, the All Star Children's Foundation the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office and other organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 13, 2025
Rotary provides thank-you lunch to town employees

After months of storm cleanup that continues even today, Rotary Club of Longboat Key wanted to recognize the hard work of town employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 17, 2026
Special finds await at this year's Royal Rummage Sale

The highly anticipated sale has repeatedly broken record attendance in recent years as treasure hunters have lined up in droves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 4, 2026
Dancers show off their moves at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Musician Chuck Black realized a longtime dream by playing with his band Silver Thunder at Music on Main.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2010
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