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The demolition of the former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort began Aug. 28.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 2, 2014
Demolition begins at former Longboat Key Hilton

Site owner Ocean Properties is now another step closer in redeveloping the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents gathered at Longboat Island Chapel Dec. 5 for FDOT's latest showcase of its barrier island traffic solutions.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat residents skeptical about latest traffic study

The Florida Department of Transportation hosted a showcase Dec. 5 of its latest ideas for solving congested traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Courter is the new pastor at Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 4, 2018
Lakewood Ranch pastor no longer fights the call

Living Lord Lutheran has a new pastor in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Gabbert
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 31, 2017
Postscript: The other side of the Celery Fields recycling story

Local media — we, included — didn't devoted space or time to Gabbert and what commissioners said about him and his proposed recycling plant.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Eggs were scattered along the path leading to the shore at Beach Access 5 for the SKVA Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 26.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 14, 2016
Roadblocks threaten future SKVA Easter egg hunts

County staff says the business association needs to obtain certain approvals to continue to host the event in its location off Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Randy Illig co-founded Ninety Five 5, a sales-consulting firm, in 2007. Annual revenues grew 822% from 2008 to 2011, from $1.5 million to $13.7 million. Photo by Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 26, 2012
Firm offers new age sales training

This East County sales-consulting firm grew its own annual sales 800%, to more than $13 million, with a focus on long-term habits.

  • East County
  • News
ODA wide receivers coach Chris Hill gives senior Filip Svoboda instructions during a walk-though practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2018
ODA senior wideout well-positioned for success

Filip Svoboda joined The Out-of-Door Academy's football team to be a kicker. His size and desire caused the coaching staff to try him at wide receiver, where he's excelled.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
Christian Ziegler, who won the Republican District 2 County Commission primary Tuesday, tracks election results at Gecko's Grill & Pub on Clark Road with a watch party attendee.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2018
Ziegler, Maio, Beggs win County Commission primaries

The top fundraisers in three contested races will move onto the November general election, where the District 2 and District 4 commission seats will be up for grabs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra's first performance in the park will be Nov. 21 at G.T. Bray park in Bradenton.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 5, 2021
Sarasota Orchestra plays into power of the parks

When it comes to expanding its reach, what could be better than playing in wide, open spaces free for all?

  • Arts + Culture
James Miller said despite having bad luck with the weather and COVID-19 during the past two seasons, he will continue improvements at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 13, 2020
Virus cuts out chunk of season at the Sarasota Polo Club

Sarasota polo club members committed to improvements despite lost revenue from COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 11, 2018
This Week: Thursday, April 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Town attorney Dave Persson has resigned and will become the city of Venice’s attorney no later than the end of June.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 5, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission will solicit town attorney services

A new town attorney will be selected in a process that will take approximately four to six weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Keith Pandeloglou owns Cowork offices in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota and now becomes the new director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hires new director

Business whiz talks about new challenge in nonprofit sector.

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key saw burglaries rise when compared to last year, but total crime activity decreased in 2012.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 10, 2013
Longboat Key releases 2012 crime data

Longboat Key saw a 25% increase in burglaries in 2012 when compared to 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 14, 2019
The consummate journalist

In her 70s, former Longboat Observer senior editor Dora Walters ran circles around the young Turks in the newsroom. She knew everyone and everything about Longboat Key. "She was our best reporter."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
El Greco Cafe owners Robert and Gena Marini are already convinced the Main Street and Orange Avenue roundabout project will keep customers away from their restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2015
Businesses brace for roundabout construction

As the city begins work on a roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue, some businesses in the area are already feeling the effects of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 11, 2020
A necessary investment

Longboaters have accepted that a price of paradise is maintaining the Key’s No. 1 asset: the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A cyclist approaches the northern end of the multi-use trail east of Gulf of Mexico Drive. To continue, riders must cross the street.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 16, 2019
Trail extension added to town's transportation wish list

The prokect would have competition from the region

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2020
Planning Board questions city meeting protocols

A majority of the volunteer advisory board is opposed to in-person meetings that exceed two hours, disrupting the city’s development review schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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