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By Lesley Dwyer |
August 17, 2024

Dogs let loose during luau at University Town Center in Sarasota

The monthly event at University Town Center's The Green benefits Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
October 7, 2024

Longboat Key community centers set up comfort stations

Churches and community centers barely saw anyone coming to the comfort stations.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
November 18, 2024

Ivo F. Waerlop

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ivo F. Waerlop, who left us peacefully on July 28, 2024, at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 11, 2025

Fashion luncheon supports Myakka City animal sanctuary

Scout & Molly's Boutique set up a pop-up shop at Pascone's Ristorante to benefit Donte's Den.

East County
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
September 9, 2009

Summer survival

Off-season months are always tough for Longboat Key resorts, but this year, they faced the added hurdle of a slow economy. This summer, owners showed that they're up for the challenge.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
August 16, 2018

The Beat Goes On

Michelle McCord is giving the most heartfelt performance of her career at the Ovation School of Musical Theatre.

LWR Life

By Niki Kottmann |
June 6, 2019

Asolo Rep's ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ proves all the world's a stage

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s last production of the season spreads a universal message.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
August 17, 2016

Manatee County District 5 candidates

Vanessa Baugh and Kathleen Grant share their vision for East County.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 9, 2023

Here's the Sarasota news you might have missed this summer

The long, hot summer saw a "perfect storm," soaring construction costs and record-setting real estate sales.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
February 28, 2022

Longboat leaders approve cell-pole plan for north end

Nine small-cell facilities could be working by early 2023, Verizon official tells town.

Longboat Key
News

By Guest Author |
February 18, 2021

Class Act: New Player in Town

The Players CEO William Skaggs shares the real-life drama of shepherding Sarasota’s longest-running theater company during COVID-19.

LWR Life

By Robin Hartill |
January 19, 2011

Country Club Shores home sells for $1.2 million

The sale was the largest of the 13 residential real-estate transactions recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys during the week of Jan. 3 through Jan. 7 at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Robin Roy |
December 31, 2010

TOP STORY, SEPT.: Sanborn Studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
December 8, 2010

Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
April 18, 2012

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
January 27, 2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Amanda Sebastiano |
June 11, 2014

Chicken chain to roost

As PDQ scouts for real estate to house new locations, the restaurant says land near schools provides an ideal match. A site near Braden River High School could be next.