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About 69.4% of the survey respondents chose there overall quality of life in Longboat Key as “excellent.”
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 5, 2021
Survey finds high quality of life in Longboat Key

Nearly 99% of the survey respondents described the quality of life in Longboat Key as either “excellent” or “good.”

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation will fund an improvement project at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 23, 2021
Design contract awarded for Siesta roundabout

Atkins North America will have until Oct. 15 to design a roundabout at the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
Business Observer

Patchington sale benefits domestic-abuse victims

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2010
Lender reveals plans for Colony

Colony Lender LLC partner David Siegal and his partner want to build a new resort and buy out the resort's owner for $12 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Protesters will be rallying for commissioners to hear an appeal of a Nov. 25 Sarasota Planning Board 3-2 approval of the planned Walmart on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
Walmart protest scheduled for City Hall

Protesters will tar and feather the Wal-Mart smiley icon before city commissioners consider an appeal of the Ringling Walmart.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An editorial cartoon depicts what was predicted for the 2001 hurricane season. For the Atlantic side of the state the summer was an active one with 15 named storms. But the closest that Sarasota got to a storm was Hurricane Gabrielle that hit Venice and
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 11, 2015
This week in history 6.11.2015

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Public Safety Director Jake Saur says the threat of coronavirus in Manatee County is still low. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2020
Manatee County public safety director: 'No need to panic' about coronavirus

Manatee County Public Safety Director Jake Saur says threat remains low and county is ready to assist the Florida Department of Health.

  • East County
  • News
Joaquin Phoenix stars as Freddie Quell in "The Master." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2012
Film Review: 'The Master'

Audiences either get director Paul Thomas Anderson's films or they're left reeling in the wakes they create: "The Master" is no exception.

  • Arts + Culture
Cardinal Mooney grad Matthew Garcia, of the Tennessee Volunteers, screams during a meet against the Louisville Cardinals. Photo By John Golliher/Tennessee Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2019
Local winter sports alumni doing big things at the next level

Local winter sports alumni doing big things at the next level, at schools like Tennessee, Texas, Columbia, Murray State, SMU and Embry-Riddle.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mayor Erik Arroyo presided over the vow renewal with Carol and Peter Ferranti at the February Fresh Friday event. (File photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 21, 2022
City refreshes monthly Friday street parties

Sarasota OK's events through September after DID agrees to keep paying bulk of cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2012
Registration upcoming for TOPSoccer

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for its TOPSoccer program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 24, 2013
Manatee commissioners get briefed on 44th Avenue East extension project

County staff says the long-planned road project will cost $112 million and is still eight to 12 years out from completion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • May 15, 2018
Summer Break from adulthood

Lighten your load this summer by setting aside playtime for your inner child.

  • LWR Life
Del Shoenberger, 57, died July 29.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 12, 2015
Del Shoenberger was an ace on and off the courts

Former Longboat Key tennis pro Del Shoenberger, 57, died July 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat and Tony Crincoli walk their suitcases back to their Bay Isles home.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Snowbirds worried, watched Irma from afar

As Hurricane Irma neared Florida, Longboat Key snowbirds had no choice but to watch from miles away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some tennis players have refused to play on the three courts nearest to the police headquarters, because the air-conditioner noise is too loud for them.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 18, 2010
Loud racket annoys tennis players

The air-conditioning system at the new police headquarters on Adams Lane is loud enough that it is bothering people in nearby buildings and a park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shane Gaines and Raylene Gaines have been driving forces the Building Hope with Pink Pride team.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2019
Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

  • East County
  • News
Senior David Marvel knew nothing about cross-country when he joined the Seminoles cross-country team as a freshman. Now four years later, Marvel has cut his time in half and is Southeast’s team captain and top runner. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2012
Record-Setter: David Marvel

Southeast High cross-country runner David Marvel has lopped more than 18 minutes off his cross-country time since joining the Seminoles four years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
A variety of yoga classes are offered throughout the week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Fun and healthy

There's always something to do.

  • Health
Lynn Weddington and Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly were married during a recent trip to Italy. They’ll head to the West Coast before deciding the next step in their careers.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Right place, right time'

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager Michael Welly is saying 'goodbye' after eight-and-a-half years.

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  • News
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