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Guy and Melanie Paschal with their dogs. Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Historical Society  Calusas to Condominiums: A Pictorial History of Longboat Key
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2017
Melanie Paschal led quiet, vivid life

Paschal, 95, died on June 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 7, 2023
Longboat property values hit another record with $8.33B in value estimates

The town will receive certified property values on July 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 200 showed up to the Sarasota Yacht Club Nov. 4 to hear Democratic Gov. candidate David Jolly speak at the Longboat Key Democratic Club’s season kickoff luncheon.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 15, 2025
LBK Democratic Club kicks off season with governor candidate Jolly

David Hogg and Martin Baron are scheduled to speak at LBK Democratic Club luncheons in February and March.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School Band Director Bob Schaer, left, said he knew almost immediately he wanted Ron Lambert to succeed him as the head of the Mustang band program.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 9, 2012
Ranch band director to retire

Bob Schaer, who launched Lakewood Ranch High School's nationally recognized band program, will step down in June.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Film Festival box office moves into the Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 for the festival. The festival’s new programming team, which includes Caley Fagerstrom, Michael Dunaway and Derek Horne, strives to bring buzz-worthy, new independent movies t
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 1, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival: Reel Big Fest

Sarasota Film Festival’s programmers spend countless hours screening movies year-round. The result? More than 200 films for your viewing pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
Kiwanis Club president Lynn Larson and elder-law attorney Jeanne Bennett.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 10, 2021
Kiwanis Club hears from elder law attorney

Jeanne Bennett discussed some of the thornier parts of planning for the unthinkable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Built in 1995, Unit 26A has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,564 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 7, 2022
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 21-25 on Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A unit at Regent Place was the top seller of the week at $4.55 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Public Works staff put orange tape in place this week to direct beachgoers toward a safe beach access path.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
Sand loss prompts beach warning

The sand loss at the North Shore Road beach access doesn't surprise Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This River Forest home has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,184 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 15, 2010
River Forest home tops weekly sales

Ryan and Tracy Fox, Bradenton, sold their home at 5979 River Forest Circle to Gary Keller, Bradenton, for $425,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alexis Cullen

Braden River High senior cross-country runner Alexis Cullen finished third in 21:37.62 to help lead the Lady Pirates to a third-place finish at the Bradenton Runner's Club Invitational Sept. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom Knight has proposed a plan to place more armed personnel at Sarasota County schools. (File photo).
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 20, 2018
Sheriff's Office looks to place armed veterans, retired police officers at county schools

Sheriff Tom Knight said the plan would improve student safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 100 residents of Tara, University Place and neighboring communities sported red shirts at the May 24 to show their opposition to the Tara Bridge project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2016
Tara Bridge conversation reignites

Commissioners indicate funding for the project won't be available any time soon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 20, 2016
Three Things

Family values: A place to stretch a child’s imagination and build family memories.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
John Allinson poses with his painting of Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub. Photos by Heather Merriman
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 13, 2014
Local artist paints Chiles restaurants

John Allinson sought to recreate the energy of each dining spot when the Chiles Restaurant Group commissioned him for the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
North-end erosion deemed emergency

The town will get 100% of sand dredged from a WCIND project this summer for its shores, with Manatee County receiving 100% of sand the next time the site is dredged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Braden River High Marching Band of Pirates finished fifth at the Florida Marching Band Championships on Nov. 11.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2023
Parrish, Braden River High marching bands place high at state championships

Pride of Parrish Marching Band finished third while Marching Band of Pirates earned the fifth-place trophy.

  • East County
  • Schools
Harry, Lynn and Hal Christensen of Harry's Continental Kitchens
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 17, 2018
All in the family: Longboat Key family businesses share their stories

Longboat Key is home to multiple family businesses. We spoke with three of them to learn their history and why they chose Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In a world of red lipsticks, artist Miriam Cassell chose blue.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 27, 2024
Lido Shores activist has created art with purpose all her life

Artist Miriam Cassell doesn’t just dare to be different. She knows no other way.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace in the Urbanite theatre with the backdrop for the Modern Works Festival.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 26, 2019
Urbanite Theatre shines spotlight on female playwrights

In its second year, the Modern Works Festival features five new works over five days.

  • Arts + Culture
Carole J. Bufford stars in the summer cabaret "Too Darn Hot." Her band includes Angela Steiner on piano and Isaac Mingus on bass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 11-17

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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