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By Kurt Schultheis |
February 24, 2016

FDOT addressing safety concerns on Longboat Key

Modifications to Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks are coming as some commissioners question whether the modifications will address safety concerns.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Bergin |
November 11, 2020

Longboat Key makes preparations ahead of Eta

The town of Longboat Key is not planning to evacuate as of noon Wednesday.

Longboat Key
News

By Michael Eng |
April 30, 2009

Restaurateurs launch new eatery

Former Bamboo owners Michael and Lesley Harb opened Fast n Fresh in the same space.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
May 12, 2010

THE GREAT DEBATE: New group questions incorporation

Friends of Lakewood Ranch is working to raise awareness about potential negative consequences of incorporation.

East County
News

By Jack Short |
March 30, 2016

Library seeks to plot future

Where will the Longboat Library’s next chapter take place? For now, the library will stay put, but even town officials aren’t sure if it will someday move to a town center.

Longboat Key
News

By Jessica Salmond |
October 7, 2015

Conversation with Kyle James

The 21-year-old is taking lessons learned at Disney and applying them to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

East County
News

By Katie Hendrick |
April 1, 2013

Red-light district helps plaza shine

Town officials say their hands are tied when it comes to a new adult-themed business district at Whitney Beach Plaza on the north-end of the Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 29, 2024

Resident concerned about moved package realizes neighbor was helping out

After the resident reported the suspicious activity to the police, it was discovered that the suspect was just a nice neighbor. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
February 25, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 27-March 5

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Anna Brugmann |
January 26, 2017

Temple Beth Sholom celebrates 90 years

To know Temple Beth Sholom's history is to know Sarasota’s history.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Terry O’Connor |
November 2, 2016

Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.2.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports from Oct. 17-21

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
October 30, 2013

News Briefs

Cortez bridge repair work scheduled for April; End of turtle nesting season marks the return of lights; Longboat Library resumes full-day schedule Nov. 1; Police department promotes three employees

Longboat Key
News

By Janet Combs |
November 11, 2024

Season is back, but catch up on what you missed over the summer

These and other tidbits from the Black Tie scene — plus a funny lesson in mistaken identities.

Black Tie

By Andrew Warfield |
December 4, 2024

Van Wezel group shifts to discussion mode as sunset looms

The city's Purple Ribbon Committee has until the end of June to complete its report on repurposing of the performing arts hall as its chair resigns.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
September 13, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Invitational gives prep golfers a shot at fun format

Postponed by lightning, the scramble event will be held Sept. 17 at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

East County
Sports

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
December 28, 2011

TOP STORY, JULY: Traffic, rainy delays top concerns with Siesta bridge project

Smooth traffic management and making sure the work is completed before tourist season begins in earnest: Those were the foremost concerns voiced July 7, when the Siesta Key Association board of directors hosted Florida Department of Transportation officials for a discussion of the 2012 north Siesta Key bridge rehabilitation project.

Siesta Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
October 8, 2014

Controlled chaos

Months of meetings and plans for mitigating traffic for the opening of The Mall at University Town Center will be tested Oct. 16 when shoppers converge on the site.