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By Whitney Elfstrom |
November 14, 2019

Senior Friendship Center to hold Holiday Extravaganza performance

The "Holiday Extravaganza" will run from Nov. 19-22.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
May 26, 2025

Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend

Bagpipe instrumentalist Gemma Briggs offers special tribute with patriotic songs, remembering her family members who served.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
January 12, 2026

Yiddish Cowboys kick off Sunday Performing Arts lineup

The quartet of classically trained musicians delighted audience members with favorite tunes from childhood at The Education Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Rod Thomson |
July 25, 2012

Primary Election: Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections

Editor's note: As the Aug. 14 primary election nears, the Longboat Observer will be publishing short profiles and Q&A segments from each of the candidates who will represent Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Bergin |
May 31, 2021

Town Commission could continue Zoom use after pandemic ends

The Longboat Key Town Commission has used Zoom in some capacity since April 2020.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
June 9, 2010

Off-duty rescuer's care goes above, beyond

An East Manatee Fire Rescue member recently took a Braden River Elementary School student to school after a traffic accident sent his mom to the hospital.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
July 4, 2012

Debby ravages shores of south Siesta

The tropical storm eroded nearly 30 feet of Turtle Beach, leaving 50% of sediment placed in 2008 during a $10 million nourishment project. Siesta Key public beach was spared.

Siesta Key
News

By Stephen Warne |
May 19, 2012

Call to Action: Love is Equal, but We Aren't!

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Pam Eubanks |
September 29, 2010

Lakewood bicyclist recovering from crash

A motorist struck cyclist Debra Dunbar Sept. 10 in the County Club of Lakewood Ranch. The impact broke nine bones.

East County
News

By Mark Bergin |
August 25, 2020

Mask policy renewal gets a vote Monday

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to vote on whether to renew the town's mandatory mask policy on Aug. 31.

Longboat Key
News

By Shane Donglasan |
November 23, 2018

SPARCC shelter's pet kennel gets some help from volunteers

Lowe's stores help freshen up facility.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Katie Johns |
May 3, 2017

CPR classes give Longboaters chance to save lives

More than 800 people took CPR classes through the Longboat Key Fire Department over the last year.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
July 10, 2013

Employees seek DROP benefit

The Longboat Key Town Commission's decision Aug. 14 will affect the financial futures of town employees and taxpayers.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
April 23, 2014

Villagers jam Town Hall for parking discussion

Longbeach Village residents say they often cannot park in front of their homes and worry about emergency vehicle access.

Longboat Key
News

By Scott Lockwood |
December 7, 2021

Cell tower on way to Lakewood Ranch area at Lorraine Road and S.R. 64.

Commissioners unanimously approve a 150-foot monopole tower at Lorraine Road and S.R. 64 in Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 28, 2025

Resident reports dog on the loose, results in meeting the neighbor

A woman was worried about a big dog on the loose, and the police call ended in her meeting a new neighbor who owned the dog. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.