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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 10, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Sniff, sniff, parts 1 and 2

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2009
Colony feud continues

Federal Bankruptcy Judge A. Rodney May has ruled in favor of the Colony Association twice. Now the feud is directed at closed units, fixtures and furniture.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A free-form 40-foot pool complete with spa and two waterfalls provides a great place for swimming laps and playing with the grandkids.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 22, 2018
Dream Fulfilled

This home has all the luxury touches a buyer expects from The Lake Club. But it’s the details of its design that truly surprise and delight.

  • LWR Life
Captain Rick McCoy gives directions to the next debris collection site.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 30, 2024
Longboat Key receives additional police support from state agencies

To help with traffic control and deter looting, the Longboat Key Police Department is receiving supplemental patrols from departments from Jacksonville to Miami.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Comedian Lynne Koplitz, who was raised in Sarasota, appears at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre from Feb. 13-15.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 13-19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jesse Nager stars as Jesus in Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which runs through June 28 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue intersection isn’t too busy in August, but barrier island residents believe improving traffic flow on these streets is crucial. The city, however, is focusing more on pedestrian-oriented changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2017
Taming U.S. 41: City, residents discuss roadway changes

The city wants to make U.S. 41 safer for pedestrians. Residents want to make it less congested. Is there a solution that can satisfy everyone’s needs?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Opera's production of "Deceit Outwitted,” Hadyn's lesser-known comedic opera, runs through March 23.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 21-27

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 1, 2010
Longboat tar baby: a cell tower

It's becoming the Br'er Rabbit tar baby of Longboat Key - subject of cell towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Barb Torrence, Longboat Library volunteer
  • By James Peter |
  • June 21, 2023
Longboat Library has new releases for every taste

Punch a literary ticket for a road trip with giraffes, a historical shipwreck or cooking better through chemistry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brad Jones, president and CEO; Carol Jones, director of residential services; and Alison Thomas, CEO, stand outside The Haven's Mary Jane House. (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 18, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Homes With Heart

The Haven has long provided residential services, full-time care, jobs and more for people with severe disabilities. By the time 2022 dawns, the organization plans to break ground on two new group homes.

  • LWR Life
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 3, 2021
The replacement for gas taxes

Mileage-based user fees offer multiple benefits to consumers and governments compared to gas taxes, but a big concern is making them replace gas taxes, not become just another new tax.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cars are parked on the street along Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 7, 2020
Longboat leaders approve resident-only parking for neighborhood

Longboat Key's resident-permit parking program takes effect on New Year's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
So-called pedestrian-hybrid beacons, similar to those installed along Sarasota's bayfront, are proposed for two sites on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 24, 2022
FDOT pitches new crosswalk proposals for Longboat Key's main road

Proposal calls for replacing two yellow-light signals with red-light signals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Taaffe, foreground, rows with his sons, Travis, middle, and Brandon, back, at Nathan Benderson Park. Taaffe is the new board chair at the park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2022
Rebuilt board is making waves at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Now named the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, the Sarasota nonprofit's board hopes to enact changes.

  • East County
  • News
Chris McComas, the co-founder of MVP Sports  and Social, hopes he can get a hole-in-one while using the putter as a pool stick. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 24, 2022
MVP Sports and Social starts mini golf league in Lakewood Ranch

The new mini golf league at The Fish Hole in Lakewood Ranch offers unique challenges.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Country Meadows' Michelle Noel has gone from jobless due to the pandemic to the owner of Wicked Awesome Ice Cream Emporium in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 17, 2021
Pandemic planted seeds for Wicked Awesome Ice Cream Emporium in Lakewood Ranch

New ice cream emporium in Lakewood Ranch melts together fun and whimsy.

  • East County
  • News
Impact fees are one-time fees charged to developers after the completion of construction projects to help cover the cost of increased stress placed on county infrastructure. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 17, 2021
Manatee County Planning Commission roundup: impact fee debate

Manatee County Planning Commission members discuss impact fees, rezone requests

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Loren Mayo and Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 5, 2012
Sarasota locals vow new year resolutions

Their 2012 vows include eating at every restaurant downtown, learning to tango, remaining a city 'cheerleader' and maximizing opportunities in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2011
Ranch CDD seeks new security provider

Lakewood Community Development District 1 supervisors will set more specific instructions for their security contractor.

  • East County
  • News
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