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Brody Floyd, 6, his mom Sara Floyd, and brothers Jacob Floyd, 9, and Benjamin Floyd, 6, prepare for the run.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 6, 2026
Kids Summer Beach Runs kick off for the year

The beach runs are held every week through July 29.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the public curious to learn more about Longboat Key's sea turtle population ask questions of the experts at the first Turtle Walk of the nesting season on June 6 beside the newly staked nest.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 9, 2026
Following record year, turtle nesting season off to strong start on Longboat

Nearly 50 people participated in the first educational Turtle Walk of the season with Mote Marine experts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pianist and composer Michael Stephen Brown is a faculty member at the 2026 Sarasota Music Festival.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • June 7, 2026
The bar remains high at streamlined Sarasota Music Festival

The festival's spirit and artistic excellence remains intact despite fewer concerts, fellows and faculty artists.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
School Board Member Heather Felton took off her blazer during the May 5 workshop to show her sleeveless shirt is appropriate for students in the Florida heat.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 18, 2026
Manatee Schools to re-evaluate dress code guidelines

School board members and school community members debate what the dress code should be and whether school uniforms are an option.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sheila B. Barach
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 21, 2026
Sheila B. Barach

Sheila B. Barach, of Longboat Key, Florida, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 93. Sheila

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Longboaters met some of the current residents at the Humane Society of Longboat Key headquarters for the latest Off the Clock social on April 29, including Light. Light is a member of the "Hidden Gem Club" and promises to light up a room for his future adoptive family.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 1, 2026
Chamber members see behind the scenes at Humane Society social

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce brought its latest Off the Clock social to the Humane Society of Sarasota County headquarters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Debby Debile joins fellow Longboaters in enjoying a relaxing afternoon at The Paradise Center, where a summer kick-off event featured tea and coloring.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 17, 2026
It's time for tea on Longboat Key

The Paradise Center helped residents embrace the easygoing pace of summer with a relaxing social afternoon of tea and coloring.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dolores Virginia Levy
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 8, 2026
Dolores Virginia Levy (1932-2026)

Dolores Virginia Levy with those beautiful blues eyes, warm heart and great sense of humor passed away May 8th 2026.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Cynthia Keough is one of several Manatee County residents to step up to the podium June 4 and ask commissioners for more time to review the updated comprehensive plan.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 6, 2026
Residents have 60 more days to review Manatee County comp plan

Given three years of revisions, residents wanted more than seven weeks to review the final updates.

  • East County
  • News
Jodene Moneuse shares a smile with Longboat Key Police Sergeant Lee Smith while Hagan Lyssy looks on at the first "Cops, Cars & Coffee" social event on April 25 at Whitney Plaza.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 28, 2026
Officers, community connect over coffee at new social event

As part of its latest outreach efforts, the Longboat Key Police Department invited residents to bring and chat about their interesting rides for a "Cops, Cars and Coffee" themed meetup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Yolanda Mancha is the foundation's vice president of philanthropy, and Veronica Thames is the CEO.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 26, 2026
Manatee Community Foundation is perpetually giving

The advantage of donating to MCF is that a donation today can quadruple over time.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Owen Ayers played his first two seasons of minor-league baseball exclusively with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of Single-A. So far in 2026, he's spent time with the South Bend Cubs of High-A and Knoxville Smokies of Double-A.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota High baseball alumnus turns the corner with consistency

Owen Ayers focused on being himself from day to day in order to reach Double-A, his highest level yet in the minors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Arts and Central, the Rosemary District restaurant opened in 2024 by father-and-son team Dan Henson Jr. and Dan Henson, is one of more than 50 restaurants participating in the 21st annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2026
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week kicks off its 21st edition June 1-14

More than 60 area eateries are offering two-course lunches for $25 and three-course dinners for $45.

  • Arts + Culture
Trish Shinkle served as Town Clerk for the town of Longboat Key from June 2006 to June 2026.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • June 8, 2026
Trish Shinkle, who recorded town history for 20 years, has retired

Shinkle started as town clerk in 2006. She’s witnessed plenty of contentious issues while she took meticulous notes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A car carrier operator unloads a Corvette on Bay Isles Road, the town of Longboat Key’s designated dropoff and pickup area for car carriers.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 30, 2026
With fines locked in, Longboat leans on education for car-carrier scofflaws

Safety concerns have prompted Town Commission to look at ways to ensure car carriers are using the designated drop-off location on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Squeaky Wheel Fringe runs June 2-7.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 4-10

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • June 3, 2026
Keys & Courses: A High-Energy Dueling Piano Dinner Party

An evening where dinner turns into a party!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • June 8, 2026
10th Annual Fireworks on the Lake

Fireworks begin at 9:15pm, set off from the mid-point of the lake. Show will run 18 minutes. Event ends at 9:45pm.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
This parking lot at Plymouth Harbor will be the site of its planned expansion.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 18, 2026
City Commission agenda includes citywide speed limit and parking fee discussion

In addition to discussions about speed limits citywide and parking fees, the Sarasota City Commission consider hiring a noise consultant and hear about possible impacts of property tax reform.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An aerial view of Sarasota Orchestra's future Music Center, a 32-acre campus that will be located at 5701 Fruitville Road, near Interstate 75.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 18, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra announces anonymous $12 million Music Center donation

Close to $87 million in donations have been publicly announced toward the Fruitville Road campus.

  • Arts + Culture
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