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On the eve of a referendum vote, Longboat Key reaffirms political sign-posting policy.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 29, 2016
Longboat Key clarifies political sign policy as referendum nears

Political signs prohibited on public property at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Carlos Manuel Reyes-Sanchez
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2014
Key Club trainer arrested for first-degree murder

Carlos Manuel Reyes-Sanchez, 30, was arrested without incident last week at the resort's fitness center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 15, 2021
Karin's Causes sell artifacts and oddities at annual estate sale

The sale runs through May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 24, 2019
Gruters' family makes a royal exit as family of five

Meet our new Black Tie reporter, learn the concept behind Clara Reynardus de Villanueva's painting and buy your WWS tickets.

  • Black Tie
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 22, 2017
Lemur reserve in Myakka seeking help during hurricane season

The Myakka City Lemur Reserve has created a wish list.

  • East County
  • News
Deb Kehoe and Kathi Skelton flank Staff Sgt. Christopher Gordon, who was honored during the 2018 Rosedale Golf Classic.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2018
Rosedale women pull heart strings in Manatee County to help vets

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 9, 2015
What we pay is none of Obama’s business

The president’s new rules for overtime will be another unnecessary intrusion into the relationship between employer and employee. Enough of this dictatorship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 20, 2018
Money for Mote

A growing list of organizations wants millions of dollars from Sarasota County’s tourist tax. Mote Marine has a vision that makes it far worthier than funding a baseball stadium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Club Road could curve north, into the Islandside driving range, if Oceans Properties gets its way.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 13, 2017
Resort at Longboat Key Club applies to realign road

The resort's proposals is the first step in its master plan to build a new hotel on its property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An preliminary rendering shows the proposed Mote aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By David Conway and Katie Johns |
  • February 8, 2018
Mote plans $130 million aquarium at Benderson Park

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium intends to relocate its aquarium facility from City Island to land near University Parkway and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner 07.08.10

The suspect(s) entered the liquor store section of the grocery store and selected a bottle of vodka. The suspect(s) rendered a $100 bill as payment. The inexperienced clerk utilized the counterfeit detection pen on the bill, and it did not react to the counterfeit bill.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
It's unusual to have two full-size golf courses in a beachside community the size of Longboat Key, real estate experts said.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 15, 2017
Longboat's ZIP code is Florida's 11th priciest real estate market

Nearby beach communities also land in state's top 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The kids are alright

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Crossing guards were employed earlier this year during an art show in St. Armands Circle.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2020
Beach, dining restrictions prompt end to crossing guard plan

Sarasota, Longboat and FDOT agree to drop idea because of traffic drop-off.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 5, 2019
Choral Artists of Sarasota reveals 2019-2020 season

The group’s 40th season, titled 'Encounter!,' features six concerts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 30, 2015
Your Calendar: Longboat Key

Check out the top January events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dan DiNatale was studying at Savannah College of Art and Design. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Danny's Dream: How one Longboat couple is remembering their son

The first ever Danny's Dream event will be held on Saturday, March 24 in celebration and remembrance of Dan DiNatale and to raise money for Ewing Sarcoma research.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 30, 2013
Board plans to buy Iwo Jima statue

The newly-formed Iwo Jima Memorial Project plans to purchase the iconic statue for placement in Manatee or Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vanessa Baugh announced last week she will compete for the District 5 Manatee County commission seat for the 2012 election.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
Baugh announces commission candidacy

Lakewood Ranch businesswomen Vanessa Baugh is the first to challenge incumbent Donna Hayes for the District 5 Manatee County Board of County Commissioners seat.

  • East County
  • News
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