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By Emma Burke |
April 26, 2025

Bid season goodbye with the best Aperol spritzes and appetizers in town

Head to these Sarasota rooftop bars and outdoor eateries for one last toast.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

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 |
May 5, 2025

Teen Court benefits from latest FemCity fashion fundraiser

Artists walked the runway at Marina Jack on Friday evening to help raise funds for offering young offenders a second chance.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 5, 2025

Police chief calls for backup to stop a street scuffle

Officers respond when Police Chief Rex Troche spots two men on the verge of a fight in a downtown street. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
March 5, 2025

Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart

A resident accuses a repairman of speeding through his neighborhood and, to make a point, strikes his vehicle with a golf cart. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 17, 2024

Longboat Key officials ask for resident cooperation while ramping up recovery

Limiting debris pile up and water use are among the necessary measures officials asked from residents.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 22, 2025

Ordinance to raise max boat dock, lift height passed by planning board

With final approval from the Longboat Key Town Commission, the ordinance would allow homeowners to raise boats higher for protection from high surges.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 23, 2025

Longboat Key Tennis Center women bid farewell to season with festive frivolity

Last year's storms may have delayed their fun day, but the women of the Tennis Center couldn't let the season pass without it.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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 Carter Weinhofer |
January 12, 2025

Gulfside Road beach nourishment to finish by end of January

While the temporary sand placement will save the beach in the short term, Longboat Key's coastal engineer will start the permitting process for a long-term solution.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
April 29, 2025

Local mural artist volunteers his talent to beautify McNeal Elementary

Alex Benson has painted three murals at the Lakewood Ranch school.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 16, 2025

With $2.3M in pledges, Longboat Key's library vision comes closer to reality

Town officials are leading a final push to “Complete the Green” and raise the remaining $1.2 million needed for the larger meeting space and outdoor terrace.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 18, 2024

Resident declines appeal of Battie defamation lawsuit ruling

Kelly Franklin informed her attorney of her decision to not appeal a court ruling favoring Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie in her defamation suit.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 25, 2024

Longboat commission to discuss project finance options at upcoming meeting

Finance Director Sue Smith breaks down how the town’s debt works and how it will change in the upcoming fiscal year as necessary projects get started.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 30, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center welcomes new CEO

Robbert Anderson replaces former CEO Andy Guz after a seven-month search.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 24, 2025

Legacy of Longboater Marcella Hazan receives new acclaim

With a resoundingly successful showing at the Sarasota Film Festival and unveiling of a showcase at the Smithsonian, the Hazan family culinary legacy is getting new acclaim.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 14, 2025

Planning Board reluctantly rules in favor of Obsidian tower plan

Despite their stated dislike of the 342-foot condo tower, by a 4-1 vote the Sarasota Planning Board found no legal basis to deny the project moving forward.