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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 12, 2014
Our view

The lost will to work

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
See Dina Litovsky's photographs of life in Pinecraft in "The Fence" photo exhibit. Photo by Dina Litovsky
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events with organizations such as Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Sarasota Orchestra and Florida Studio Theatre Improv taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Two-thirds of Longboat Key’s beach sits under water in the Gulf of Mexico to protect the Key from storms.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2012
Beach project beats superstorm

The town of Longboat Key's beach maintenance program is comparable to a Nags Head, N.C., beach program that saved its coast from Superstorm Sandy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 4, 2019
Sarasota streets, businesses to shut down for Veterans Day festivities

Streets affected by the Veterans Day Parade include Main Street, Osprey Avenue and First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The design of the Whitney's property has taken into account a proposed traffic circle at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2019
Restaurant planned for former Longboat gas station

Whitney's restaurant is hoped to be complete in the fall at intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Karon is the new board president of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County. (Photo courtesy of the Library Foundation)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 11, 2022
Sarah Karon serves as new president for the Library Foundation

Karon has been a resident of Longboat Key since 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore and Spence Purnell |
  • March 9, 2022
Proposed Florida digital privacy bill misses mark

House Bill 9 would likely reduce consumers’ access to platforms and drive companies to change business models or create a paid category of social media.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Contractors began work on the roundabout at Rye Road/White Eagle Boulevard in October 2018. Crews are staging at the northern end of White Eagle, which currently is a dead end.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2019
S.R. 64 roundabout project may speed up in Manatee County

County-state partnership could speed up longterm safety improvement at Pope Road-GreyHawk Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 10

Ron Horn caught this image of a fun-looking cloud from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy is expected to have about 740 students enrolled if the school opens in August 2022. Within five years, the school is projected to have an enrollment of 1,965 students. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 5, 2021
Traditional vs. charter: The differences

Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy will provide a new option for East County parents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2020
Sarasota-Manatee planners map out long-term transportation vision

A regional transportation organization is preparing to adopt a plan unlike any it’s ever crafted before. How will it shape Sarasota’s roads?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Corey and Bonnie Keyworth are one big, happy family with their four children, Michael, Malachi, Dominick and Kaitlynn.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 2, 2015
East County family does double take

Just 13 months after having fraternal twins, Bonnie and Corey Keyworth now have their second set.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy's Reece Whatmore, a senior, and Harper Campbell, a sophomore, are EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors committed to educating people on how to protect local water resources. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
Ambassadors of change in east Bradenton

Two ODA students work to educate others on how to protect water resources.

  • East County
  • News
"Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica" is on display through Jan. 27. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2019
‘Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica’ conserves culture at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

After 15 years, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens continues to keep traditions alive with "Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica" exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
Central Park's Liz Gutierrez always runs in honor of her father, Joseph Zajac, who died in 2018 after three open heart surgeries.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 12, 2021
Honorable run in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch woman runs 5K to honor her father.

  • East County
  • News
Helios Technology presenting a $10,000 donation to Sarasota Bay Watch. Photo submitted by Ronda Ryan.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 2, 2022
Sarasota Bay Watch to use 1 million clams to help water quality

Clams can naturally clean algae from water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sanctuary is a gated community within the boundaries of the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 21, 2022
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 5-9 on Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Sanctuary condominium tops the week's sales at $4.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The outlook for The Shore at Longboat Key will offer diners a view of Sarasota Bay. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 21, 2016
The Shore on Longboat Key snags MoZaic chef

The Shore is one of four restaurant projects planned or underway on the Key. Here are a few details on the new dining landscape.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kathy Halenda is coming back to the role she helped create in a production on the life and music of Sophie Tucker.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 27, 2021
FST's return of the 'Red-Hot Mama'

Kathy Halenda reprises her role as 'Sophie Tucker, The Last of the Red-Hot Mamas' at Florida Studio Theatre. Her connection to the character goes deep.

  • Arts + Culture
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