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By S.T. Cardinal |
August 19, 2025

Man walking in 'aggressive manner' has cops called on him

Police were called for someone walking aggressively in a synagogue parking lot. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
March 11, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Carter Sprague

The Lakewood Ranch junior centerfielder leads the Mustangs in several offensive statistics.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
May 26, 2025

Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend

Bagpipe instrumentalist Gemma Briggs offers special tribute with patriotic songs, remembering her family members who served.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 7, 2025

Longboat Key readies for 2025 Citizens Academy class

The town of Longboat Key still has seats open for the upcoming Citizens Academy starting on Jan. 15.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
August 9, 2025

Longboat Key first responders enjoy midsummer cheer

Longboat Island Chapel members delivered lunch to firefighters and police officers on the Key last week as a thank you for their service to the community.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 20, 2025

2025 education summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the education camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

Summer Fun Guide

By Dana Kampa |
July 1, 2025

Jan Wallace passes gavel to new Rotary Club of Longboat Key head

Community environmental projects are set to take a front seat under the leadership of new Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Terri Driver.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ramos Center |
July 24, 2025

A Pain-Free Path Back to Running

For over 25 years, the Ramos Center has helped patients manage chronic pain with compassionate, minimally invasive care. Cathy Brant’s journey from unbearable pain to running again shows the life-changing impact of their personalized approach.

Health

Exemption on the way for storm-related tree replacement

Longboat Key town commissioners discussed at length an exemption for storm-related tree replacements that would axe a two-for-one replacement requirement.

Longboat Key
News

By Louis Llovio |
January 25, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club forges ahead on rebuild

The Bird Key Yacht Club is setting a resiliency example by rebuilding its historic clubhouse to be better prepared for stronger hurricanes and more flooding.

Sarasota
News

By Letters to the Editor |
July 2, 2025

The poles are gone, cheers to Lynn Larson

Longboat's undergrounding of utility wires means no more unsightly structures, says a reader.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Madison Bierl |
August 19, 2025

Below the surface: The truth about manatee safety

Factors including cold stress, boat collisions, fishing gear entanglement and habitat loss contribute to the increase in manatee deaths in Florida.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 14, 2024

Emergency management committee reviews town storm procedures

The second meeting for the new committee included guest speakers from town staff to talk about Public Works, reentry and communications.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
July 18, 2025

Hearts of ODA camp in Lakewood Ranch provides volunteer time and talent

The student campers have volunteered at nonprofits such as All Faiths Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
May 27, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High adds major-league experience with baseball coach

Ian Desmond, a Sarasota native, is embracing a new chapter with the Mustangs.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
July 20, 2025

Sarasota celebrates reopening of beloved dog bar

Dog Bar Sarasota, originally Boo’s Ice House and Dog Bar, had closed in January but now has reopened as a sister location to Dog Bar St. Pete.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 20, 2025

Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.