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By Carter Weinhofer |
October 10, 2024

Longboat Key to open for residents Friday

Town crews spent Thursday assessing damage from Hurricane Milton and working with the Florida Department of Transportation to clear debris from the island.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 18, 2025

Resident denied aggrieved person status for Selby Gardens plan appeal

The Sarasota City Commission votes 4-1 to deny Laurel Park resident Kelly Franklin aggrieved party status in her attempt to appeal the Planning Board approval of Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
June 18, 2025

Former Braden River player inks 2-year deal with Falcons

Falcons center Ryan Neuzil has earned job security with his excellent play.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
September 2, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 4-10

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ian Swaby |
August 28, 2025

Dogs Inc. service dogs get a day of training at Van Wezel

Guide dogs in training for Dogs Inc. had the chance to learn how to enter a theater, practice different walking surfaces and avoid distractions like food being served in the Grand Foyer.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 29, 2025

Longboat Key earns high marks in 2025 Citizen Survey

Residents continue to express high satisfaction with the quality of life, and insights show town communications remained strong throughout Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
June 17, 2025

Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs

The sixth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way street fair celebrated some of Newton's best food and craft pop-ups.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Elizabeth King |
July 13, 2025

The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota files for bankruptcy

A Sarasota country club has filed Chapter 7 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 30, 2025

Dive team extracts stubborn minivan from the Manatee River

The vehicle was so heavy with sand, three prior attempts by the Manatee Sheriff's Office divers failed.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 28, 2025

Drainage improvement projects garner allocations in upcoming fiscal year

Although still pending Town Commission approval, Longboat Key's five-year capital plan includes several drainage improvement projects that are in various stages of design and surveying.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 14, 2025

This Ghost, a cinnamon pied ball python, shows off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Camryn Duley takes her cinnamon pied ball python out in public to show that not all snakes are dangerous.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
July 9, 2025

Tax collector charges Manatee County schools $1.5M

The Manatee County tax collector decides to take a $1.5 million commission from the school district's referendum funds.

East County
Schools

By Michael Harris |
January 31, 2025

Gamma Xi Fraternity helps underserved students reach their goals

The local group's foundation has awarded scholarships and works with programs to provide internships to teens.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 24, 2024

East Manatee Fire Rescue expands specialized services

The fire district purchased a trailer stocked full of specialty equipment meant to handle the most complicated calls.

East County
News

By Elizabeth King |
June 20, 2025

Mattison's opens at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

The establishment is part of the new restaurants located in Terminal B.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 16, 2025

Police respond to Longboat home after snake slithers in

Snakes, flying planks, night terrors and pickup attempts prompted calls to police on the Key in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
April 25, 2025

Longboat Island Chapel builds resilience against future storms

From replacing flood-damaged pews to installing a new metal roof, the church that sustained damage from Hurricane Helene is guarding against future challenges.