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Michael Garey, Linda Olsen, Rev. Phillip Schweda and Luan Morrow
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 17, 2025
Reverend reflects on 45 years of service

The Longboat community joins in jubilee for Rev. Phillip Schweda, who was ordained in 1979.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2023
Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024

15 South by Napulè, a Neapolitan-inspired concept, will feature pizzas made in an authentic, gold-tiled oven.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • October 8, 2023
New study suggests common cancers are preventable with lifestyle changes

Adopting healthy dietary and exercise habits is a cornerstone of prevention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Incoming Longboat Key Chief of Police Russ Mager speaks during a ceremony in 2022 when he was Delray Beach's chief.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 30, 2025
Longboat Key's new police chief meets the town

Mager will begin Aug. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shayne Boyle dodges a projectile.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 21, 2025
Bedrock Church hosts world record-breaker for marshmallows caught in mouth

The church's Family Night at Payne Park invited Shayne Boyle of Cincinatti, who during the event broke what he said was a new world record, catching 60 marshmallows in 60 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaking Thursday at Booker High School in Sarasota,  presented $100,000 checks to education foundations in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 17, 2024
Sarasota granted $100,000 in hurricane aid for school staff

More than 4,000 school district employees have responded to a survey on needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Joseph Evans Lembo (1963-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 19, 2025
Joseph Evans Lembo

Joseph Evans Lembo, 61, passed away on August 7, 2025, following a brief illness.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Construction projects, like the St. Regis development, would likely need many inspections from the town planning and zoning department throughout the course of building.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 27, 2023
Longboat faces high demand for inspections amid staff shortage

The town currently has one inspector on staff and has been relying on private providers to meet the demand for services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charles Snowden Jones, trustee, of Bedford Hills, New York, sold the Unit L-207 condominium at 435 L’Ambiance Drive to Ronald and Margaret Roth, of Longboat Key, for $2.4 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 9, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 24-28 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Deborah Murphy started her commissioner role March 20.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 28, 2023
Debbie Murphy resigns from Longboat Town Commission

Debbie Murphy, who began her commission term in March, said new state requirements were too "intrusive."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 5, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor

Longboat Key church leaders recognize the Rev. Julia Piermont during the installation ceremony at Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the reception area of the St. Regis Longboat Key, featuring the mural and bar.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 16, 2024
St. Regis hiring event draws large turnout as resort nears completion

More than 500 people attended the event on June 12, which was intended to help fill some 400 open positions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gene Tischer, Gary Scott, Sandra Johnson and the Rev. Jeffrey Nunes
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 18, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel hosts Stillpoint Mission’s new president

The chapel collected toilet paper to donate to the nonprofit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Town of Longboat Key will fund a $2.948 million beach nourishment at Gulfside Road in FY25.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 25, 2024
Fiscal year 2025 earns final approval from Longboat commission

Of the town’s $145.4 million spending outlined in a five-year capital plan, 53% — about $77 million — is expected to come in fiscal year 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2024
Behind the Name of Whitney Beach

Whitney Beach started as a touristy fishing spot and has grown to the perfect place for families and learning about the roots of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key's Owen Slater, 5, loves animals and couldn't leave the market without getting a homemade octopus from Stitch Fabels, which took 10 hours to make.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 28, 2025
Market at Nathan Benderson Park provides midweek shopping

The new Sarasota market began Oct. 21 and will run weekly on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Tyler Burke ("Turbo Tyler") enters the Globe of Death during the 2024 edition of Thunder by the Bay
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2025
Classic sounds headline 2026 Thunder by the Bay

Night Ranger and .38 Special top the music acts for the February fundraiser at Sarasota County Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heather Kasten stands with incoming board chair Jennifer Rominkiecki.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 26, 2025
Chamber welcomes Selby Gardens president as board chair

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting welcomed board chair Jennifer Rominiecki, as well as keynote speaker Jim Knight, a Hard Rock International executive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vern Buchanan has announced his retirement following 20 years in Congress.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2026
Longtime local legislator announces retirement from Congress

Vern Buchanan, who represents Florida's 16th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, has announced his retirement following 20 years in Washington.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 2163 Datura St. has three bedrooms, two full baths, one half bath and more than 3,000 square feet of living space.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 12, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 26-30 for Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey

A Sarasota property on Datura Street tops the week's sales at $1.95 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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