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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 1, 2018
More candidates seek seats on Sarasota County Commission

Al Maio, Lourdes Ramirez, Wesley Beggs, Alexandra Coe and Christian Ziegler are planning to run for two seats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2018
Architect Tim Seibert left imprint on Longboat Key, Sarasota

Seibert, 91, died Sunday, Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Canadian developer Vandyk is planning an iconic nine-story condo complex at the gateway to Golden Gate Point.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 29, 2016
Developer plans ‘iconic’ Sarasota condo

The Canadian firm behind the first new condominium building in the area in six years has doubled down on downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Community Calendar

If your organization would like to have meetings or events publicized, mail or fax the information at least one week in advance to The Longboat Observer, Box 8100, Longboat Key 34228; fax: 383-7193 or e-mail: [email protected]. All announcements must be typed, include hour and date of meeting, complete address of meeting place and a telephone reference number. To ensure accuracy, no telephone calls. Deadline is the previous Tuesday, 5 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Billy Rice Band will kickoff the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Savor the Sounds series.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 25, 2020
Billy Rice Band to kick off Savor the Sounds concert series Saturday

The outdoor concert will serve as an introduction to Town Center Green, which the town hopes will become a popular hub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: June 17

MaryAnn Parks captured this photo of a sandhill crane near her home in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 17

John Caviglia captured this image of an ibis in flight while kayaking on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2013
Town could dissolve ZBA

A Key property owner has been unable to schedule a hearing because the ZBA Board can't reach a quorum to hold a meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz held a Champions Golf Camp July 6 through July 10 for junior players of all skill levels.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 11, 2015
Junior golfers hit the Links

Former Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz hosted a Champions Golf Camp July 6 through July 10, at The Links at Greenfield Plantation.

  • East County
  • Sports
A proposal from private developer would replace the Lido Beach concession stand with a larger restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2016
Lido survey shows opposition to pool and pavilion plans

The city is seeking a private vendor to enhance and operate the Lido pool and pavilion, but a survey indicates significant resident opposition to major changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Currently, Longboat Key visitors cannot stay at an island hotel like the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Hotel for more than 30 days.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2011
P&Z promotes tourism stays

Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board is willing to allow visitors to rent a tourism unit on Longboat Key for longer than 30 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lelu storefront on Ocean Boulevard will be turned into another coffee shop.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 30, 2020
Business possibilities brewing for Siesta’s Lelu Coffee

The owner will close the Lelu storefront on Ocean Boulevard but will pursue consulting and wholesale distribution.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 7, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 7

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 7

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Children and families gather to peruse books after a science program July 20 at the Braden River Library. A upcoming library expansion will create more space for children and youth.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 26, 2017
Library project not yet an open book

Long-desired Lakewood Ranch library heads toward fruition.

  • East County
  • News
As ground doves nest on the ground, in shrubs or low trees, their nests and nestling are also extremely vulnerable to predation.Â
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 8, 2021
Bird of the week: common ground dove

Small species stays together socially and for protection from predators.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shane Catts has operated Happy Paddler Kayak Tours since October 2013.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2021
Longboat businesses bank on a healthy bay

Business owners and residents explain why a healthy Sarasota Bay is important for the quality of life in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key voters will pick two town commissioners March 14.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 22, 2017
Forum features Longboat commission candidates

A Longboat Observer forum planned for Feb. 27 will put candidates in front of the electorate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 3, 2009
Commission denies cell tower application

In a 6-1 vote Dec. 3, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners denied Vertex Development's request to construct a 150-foot telecommunications tower on the River Club Golf Course property.

  • East County
  • News
Leymist Bolaños Wilmott, center, is poised to lead Fuzión Dance Artists into its 10th season.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 2, 2015
Decade of Dance: Fuzión Dance Artists turns 10

Co-founder Leymis Bolaños Wilmott reflects on a decade of fostering alternative contemporary dance in Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
The Siesta Key Resort & Suites property last sold for $2.8 million in 1996.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2017
Siesta Key hotel sells for $9.7 million

A group including Siesta property investor Michael Holderness acquired the Siesta Beach Resort & Suites in the Village this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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