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By Eric Garwood |
May 17, 2022

Longboat Key hopes line in the sand will solve boating problem

The establishment of a public beach swim area can keep vessel operators from beaching near homes or a sensitive lagoon.

Longboat Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
September 6, 2012

Beach project price tag reviewed

The cost estimates for the Siesta Key beach improvements have more than tripled over the past four years. Stakeholders want to get the project to a feasible price.

Siesta Key
News

By Nick Reichert |
May 6, 2015

Art and Advocacy

Entering its sixth year, the Harvey Milk Festival strives to provide three days of art in various forms while promoting one message: equality.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 30, 2024

Longboat Key receives additional police support from state agencies

To help with traffic control and deter looting, the Longboat Key Police Department is receiving supplemental patrols from departments from Jacksonville to Miami.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
July 19, 2022

Lakewood Ranch swimmer represents Chile at FINA World Championships

The Out-of-Door Academy swimmer competes against elite swimmers in the 100-, 200-meter butterfly events.

East County
Sports

By John Ewing |
February 14, 2013

"Artisticus Pop" -- Meet Pauly Salvatori

Arts + Culture

By Louis Llovio |
January 25, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club forges ahead on rebuild

The Bird Key Yacht Club is setting a resiliency example by rebuilding its historic clubhouse to be better prepared for stronger hurricanes and more flooding.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 16, 2010

Cops Corner 09.16.10

The complainant called police to report a Jaguar blocking his driveway.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Pam Eubanks |
September 22, 2010

Lakewood changes uniform policy

Cheerleaders now must wear a modified version of their uniforms to school on game days to comply with the new rules.

East County
Sports

By Heidi Kurpiela |
November 23, 2018

Healing Waters

Lakewood Ranch is a great place to live, work and play, but it’s also a great place to get well. Caregivers say the community has served as a sanctuary during their loved ones’ darkest days.

LWR Life

By Mark Bergin |
January 13, 2021

Longboat Key Deputy Fire Chief Chris Krajic retires

Chris Krajic was responsible for the town's EMS systems and purchasing Longboat Key's new fire truck.

Longboat Key
News

By Spencer Fordin |
September 29, 2022

Businesses in St. Armands Circle emerge largely unscathed from Ian

Hurricane Ian came to St. Armands Circle, but it did not disrupt electrical service or result in a major storm surge.

Sarasota
News

By Pam McTeer |
May 27, 2009

Harborage home up for raffle

Dream House Charity will raffle off a home in The Harborage to benefit Manatee Children's Services. The raffle begins June 1.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 7, 2010

Commission chooses both sand options

The Town Commission will use a slightly darker sand for the north end of the island's high-erosion spots from North Shore Road just south of Broadway.

Longboat Key
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
June 20, 2012

In case of a disaster, the town helps residents to be prepared

Hurricane season runs June through November. But, the time to act is when it is still sunny, according to speakers at the Public Outreach meeting held Friday, June 15, at Longboat Key Town Hall.

Longboat Key
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
September 15, 2011

County staff concentrates on Phase 2 plans for Access 12

Now that the parking lot and drainage improvements have been completed at Access 12 on the Key, county staff is hoping it can move forward before the end of the year with plans that would allow emergency use of the access to collect beach seaweed.