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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 7, 2026
Top stories to watch in Longboat Key in 2026

A new mayor, a new bridge and the start of a new library are all things to look out for in the new year on the barrier island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
News Briefs

Town, commissions have Valentine's Day date; Chapel begins elevator construction; Fire Department gets new rescue vehicle; Mote history featured in international journal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Siesta Key identified as first Florida Gulf Coast cruise stop

A cruise line plans to reopen Midnight Pass to bring thousands of passengers twice each week.

  • April Fools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 16, 2019
'Nog Blog: Meow

"Batman Returns" and "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 2, 2020
Longboat Key looks ahead to beach plan implementation

The town is still figuring out "pre-construction related services" and how much to spend of the $34.5 million available.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2014
Pension debt: the $23 million question

Board trustees Armando Linde and Michael Seamon disagree about how to retire the town's unfunded pension liability.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 2, 2011
Commission grants Colony request

The Longboat Key Town Commission will allow the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association to re-open by Dec. 31, 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 20, 2010
Judge sets code amendment hearings

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition is challenging code changes made by the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 3, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key installs new president Michael Garey

Garey follows Lynn Larson, who held the position for two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caitlyn Benedetto

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto scored 53 points in three games this week, including 14 points in the Lady Pirates 47-31 victory over Manatee Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 28, 2011
Brother, sister duo to compete at CanAmMex Games

Last August, McKayla Taaffe, a senior at Pine View School, claimed her first gold medal at the 2010 U.S. Rowing Club National Championship, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. This August, she and her younger brother, Travis, a Pine View sophomore, are planning to take home the gold when they compete in the CanAmMex Games, in Canada.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2017
Can anyone just ride on through?

Manatee County may give gate restrictions 'teeth'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 4, 2023
Deadline nears for Longboat Key citizen survey

Residents have until Feb. 11 to complete town's annual check on attitudes and services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 28, 2022
Song, dance and Broadway drama highlight new Van Wezel season

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall unveiled its upcoming season chock full of Broadway drama on Sunday.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2025
Live-work townhomes proposed for North Washington Boulevard

Eight townhomes with individual commercial space on the ground floor planned for a live-work infill project on North Washington Boulevard.

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  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2010
SENIOR SLUGGER

Out-of-Door Academy center fielder AJ Strong is having his best season on the diamond with eight home runs and 30 RBIs through 19 games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 5, 2025
Savor the Sounds concert series returns to Longboat this spring

Big Z Band starts off the three-part chamber concert series on March 1 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 15, 2024
Street entrance for 10-story condo tower's garage denied

The 16 future owners of 1274 4th Street Residences will have to use an alley to access parking thanks to the Planning Board's decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2015
Checkout time

Voters will decide May 12 whether Ocean Properties can proceed with a plan that could yield a 259-unit hotel, 93 condominiums and seven villa units.

  • Longboat Key
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