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The future look of Longboat Key is being debated as town staff rewrite the zoning code.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2017
Building heights stall push for Longboat code changes

As town staff aim to bring dozens of properties into conformity, concerns about building heights bubble to the surface.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi worries the are likely suffering from what he calls “hurricane amnesia.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Dezzi’s Hurricane Plan

What happens when a hurricane is poised to come right over Longboat Key? Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi has a revised plan in place that works if two things are achieved: Residents evacuate and all town employees play their part.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although the multitudes of Siesta beach-goers have trouble finding legal parking spaces on the Key, Crescent Royale condominium owners are protesting a plan for a new bus stop across from their complex to serve the beach-bound residents and visitors.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 28, 2011
Island Beat: Bus stop proposal draws condo residents' wrath

With many details yet to be decided about the final Siesta Public Beach improvements, more residents are letting county commissioners know about aspects of the plan they don't like.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Country Club Shores residents Jackie Meckstroth, Gerard Mos with his dogs, Merle and Coco, and Commissioner Lynn Larson, holding Muffin, cross Gulf of Mexico Drive, then return five minutes later Jan. 15, in a crosswalk crossing test.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
WalkWise program to teach crossroad rules

A new Walk Wise program to inform residents how to use new Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks will start soon as concerns about the crosswalks and the flashing lights linger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 8, 2014
School Board starts 2014 with controversy and congratulations

The Sarasota School Board's first meeting of 2014 highlighted some of the district's most noteworthy achievements and showcased a growing controversy over possible health hazards at an area elementary school.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new Daiquiri Deck location at the south bridge is now open, featuring everything locals love about the existing restaurants.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 14, 2017
Opening weekend at new Daiquiri Deck went just like the rest, despite weather

The new location in south Siesta Key got off to a wet start, but the community turned out in force for their first weekend in business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The cutter head dredge sitting just north of Jewfish Key in Sarasota Bay will pump 100,000 cubic yards of underwater sand onto Longboat Key's shore this summer. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2014
VIDEO: The Dredge Report

The Longboat Observer accepted an invitation to see how sand is funneled from Sarasota Bay to the shores of Longboat Key as part of an $850,000 emergency sand project being performed this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bear Grylls in "You vs. Wild." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2019
Binge Blog: Going deep

This week's picks, "You vs. Wild" and "The Silence of the Lambs," are an exploration of interactive TV and what makes a good villain.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ben Vereen lives to perform
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 10, 2015
Ben Vereen: It's All About the Work

The award-winning film actor and stage performer discusses work and his new film "Time Out of Mind" opening the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
At an April meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key , School Board member Bridget Ziegler, center, was joined by candidates Robyn Marinelli and Timothy Enos. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2022
Longboat Key voters opt for challengers in Sarasota School Board election

In contentious race, the town leaned toward opponents of all three countywide winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gia Ventola says her "My One and Only Diamond" pewter flip flops are the perfect way to dress down an ensemble for daytime events. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2017
New year, New Trends: 2017 brings fresh must-have fashion pieces

Here’s what you need to add to your wardrobe this year.

  • Black Tie
John Redgrave with his daughter-in-law, Joyce, and son Tim at an All Angels by the Sea brunch in 2011.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 21, 2016
Former Mayor John Redgrave dies at 90

When he wasn't working for the town, he was helping at church or enjoying a round of tennis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Thousands visited Lido Beach on Sunday.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 19, 2020
As cancellations continue, Sarasota tourism takes dip

As popular tourist attractions remain closed, many have canceled their Sarasota vacations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering. The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort unveiled renderings for a new $30 million renovation-and-expansion project Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
P&Z recommends Hilton approval

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that could break ground in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Phelps of Lakewood Ranch loads some tree trimmings onto a cart for disposal at Dream Oaks Camp. Phelps was one of more than 20 volunteers that took part in the event. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 18, 2021
LWRBA members volunteer for local causes

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance continues its annual Giveback campaign with dozens of events.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Modern, located at 599 Cocoanut Ave., is the newest hotel project to enter the city's review process.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2015
Sarasota's hotel boom comes with questions, concerns

The number of hotel rooms in downtown Sarasota is set to increase nearly 200% over the next five years. Are there any reservations about the coming deluge?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: November 12

Richard Bottorff captured this cardinal perched on a plant at Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Miguel Pelayo said David Norris had "fire in his eyes" during treatment and his wife, Bobbi, was always there by his side.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Act of kindness blankets Lakewood Ranch medical office

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy Bustle.com
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 12, 2018
'Hereditary' is the summer horror flick that will leave you delightfully frightened

The assemblage of an incredible cast — Milly Shapiro, Alex Wolff and Toni Collette especially — makes "Hereditary" a terrific horror film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Sounds like gunfire (it isn't)

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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