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Beach trash is pictured near the public beach access point at 100 Broadway Street.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 7, 2020
Longboat citizen group raises beach concerns

The Longboat Key Beach Task Force hopes to increase the parking citation free from $30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town staff hopes to begin construction on a $50 million utility project next year.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 5, 2017
Longboat Key gains exemption from state utilities bill

Town staff hopes to begin construction on the $50 million project next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Honorees Sharon Spelman, John M. Wilson, Steve Hogan, Barbara Redmond, Vic Meyrich, Stephanie Moss, Marian Wallace, Howard Millman, Bob Naismith and Eberle Thomas
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 27, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates 60 years

The 60th Anniversary Dinner was held Nov. 26 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Heather Williams awards the 2018 Young Professional of the Year award to Rachel Denton, the communications and voter outreach manager at the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota Young Professionals Group to host 4th annual summit

The conference will take place on Aug. 23 at the Embassy Suites Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diane and Glenn Goll, the owners of this North Shore Road, agreed to a variance that would allow them to build a 1,600 square foot house on the narrow lot. (Photo by Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 16, 2014
ZBA approves controversial variance

North Shore Road neighbors urged Zoning Board of Adjustment members to deny a variance for a vacant single-family lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dawn Bedell submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections volunteers used three new electronic pollbooks to sign in registered voters at Town Hall on Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2014
Longboat Key tests new electronic pollbooks

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent's office used Longboat Key's March 25 municipal election as a testing ground for new electronic equipment that will be deployed in full force later this year for the county's primary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By James Campbell |
  • January 24, 2013
RUSH -- an exercise experiment

RUSH -- an exercise experiment

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The south fire station will continue to have two bays for fire trucks because the town doesn't plan on building a larger facility.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
Bullock wants phased renovations for Longboat Key's south fire station

Citing expensive costs, Town Manager Dave Bullock told the Town Commission last week he’s more comfortable with a phased renovation plan for the aging south fire station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although Siesta Key residents have expressed concerns about the potential for negative effects associated with the dredging, the project team has said it will monitor for and mitigate any issues that may arise. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Big Pass dredge plans move forward

With a contractor selected, the city said work on a Lido Key renourishment project is poised to begin by July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzy Brenner
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 24, 2015
Zumba zooms onto Longboat…Everybody Dance!

Suzy Brenner's new Zumba class offers fitness and fun for all ages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • April 6, 2013
7 Must See Movies: 4/6 SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL

7 Must See Movies: 4/6 SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Our View | Jeb Bush: true conservative

Is former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush too moderate for the Republican Party? That is all the talk.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Niki Muller submitted this photo of a Longboat Key flag at sunrise.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 2

Niki Muller submitted this photo of a Longboat Key flag at sunrise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
University of Tennessee freshman Ashley Bongart will return home to Lakewood Ranch to compete in the 2015 Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Presented by First Watch Cafe.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2015
Hit or Miss JEN BLANCO

Former high school tennis star now Volunteers her time with Tennessee

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • November 26, 2012
Spandex party pretties up the dance scene

Spandex party pretties up the dance scene

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2013
General employees don't receive the DROP option

Town Manager Dave Bullock didn't offer some employees the chance to enter a DROP retirement program early.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 20, 2016
Longboat residents Savor the Sounds

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Savor the Sounds jazz concert Feb. 20, at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 11, 2018
Drumming up good vibrations on Siesta Key with Positive Repercussions

New drumming center and percussion instrument boutique opens its doors for business in Siesta Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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