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By Carter Weinhofer |
December 20, 2024

2024: Longboat by the numbers

From hurricanes to high ticket sales, here are some of the numbers that defined the year on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 27, 2024

Utility relocation for Cortez Bridge project will continue through 2025

The work will likely close the shoulder areas of the Cortez Bridge area intermittently through the year.

Longboat Key
News

In Memoriam |
December 18, 2024

Albert Donald Klingenberg

Albert Donald “Don” Klingenberg, 94 of Longboat Key, Florida passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Jay Heater |
November 29, 2024

Tidewell Foundation volunteers give back during Thanksgiving

More than 500 meals delivered to those in need during the holidays in Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto and Charlotte counties.

East County
Neighbors

By James Peter |
January 1, 2024

Sarasota rings in 2024 with downtown block party

Carnival rides, amusements and mechanical bulls entertained all ages on New Year's Eve.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
October 24, 2024

Sarasota schools highlight property tax referendum ahead of general election

The referendum provides funding for a variety of needs in the school district ranging from arts, to career and technical education, to safety and security.

Sarasota
Schools

By Adam Hughes |
December 18, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 2-6 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 2, 2024

How can the Sarasota area change course for future hurricane adaptation?

Local climate expert Bob Bunting, CEO of the Climate Adaptation Center, weighs in on what the Sarasota region could do to be more proactive about more frequent storms.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
September 26, 2024

Sarasota Christian football shows development in loss to ODA

In their first season of 11-on-11 football, the Blazers took a defending SSAA champion to its limit.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
September 17, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 19-25

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ian Swaby |
November 21, 2024

Son returns to operate plant-based coffee house his father founded

Simon's Coffee House, founded in 1991, has become a staple of plant-based dining in the Sarasota community.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
December 30, 2024

BrickUniverse event will showcase the creative possibilities of Lego

The Lego fan expo event offers a place for both major artists and hobbyists.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 18, 2024

Test drive speed limit disguises used car problems

Exceeding 25 miles per hour after buying a used SUV reveals issues that exceed the cost of the vehicle. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
June 21, 2024

Hundreds of downtown housing units inch toward approval

Four projects totaling 264 residences, 126 of them affordable housing, earn DRC partial sign-off.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
January 7, 2025

Seaplace Condominiums hosts its annual polar plunge for new year

On Jan. 1,residents jumped in the Gulf of Mexico to start the new year off fresh.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
October 6, 2024

LECOM celebrates students with annual scholarship auction

The Oct. 5 event raised money for student scholarships with hundreds of auction items.

Black Tie

By Dylan Campbell |
January 16, 2025

Riverview girls soccer seeks second straight district title

After the departure of six seniors in 2024, the Rams have reloaded with a rock-solid senior class and a promising group of underclassmen.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
August 28, 2024

Teen boaters disrupt fishing outing by making a splash

Bickering with anglers on a dock, a boatful of male juveniles attempt to soak them with a raised motor prop. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.