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The home at 465 E. Royal Flamingo Drive sold for $4.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 8, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for September 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on East Royal Flamingo Drive tops the week's sales at $4.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Charlie Mopps' promotion to Public Works Director was announced by Town Manager Howard Tipton on Jan. 17.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 27, 2025
Charlie Mopps promoted to Longboat Key Public Works Director

Mopps was previously the Project Manager and Assistant Public Works Director, then served as interim director for the past three months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key distributed sand to residents July 3 to help guard against flooding during hurricane season.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 11, 2025
Sandbags distributed on Longboat Key for hurricane season

Future dates for distribution are set for Aug. 7 and Sept. 4 at Broadway Beach Access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents wear red shirts to a Town Hall meeting July 24 to show their opposition to a roundabout on University Parkway at Legacy Boulevard and Deer Drive.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 2, 2025
Manatee County consent agendas cause controversy

Some say the tool meant to streamline commission meetings is used to hide information.

  • East County
  • News
Joaquin Cortez and Craig Mutch won first place in the people's choice awards, doubles, for "Be the Change" at the 2024 Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2025
Tickets now available for 2025 Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Early-purchase ticket, parking and sponsorship opportunities for the annual Siesta Beach sandsculpting event are now available.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Science and Technology Society hosts student workshops.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 21, 2025
Manatee County nonprofit promotes science and technology for all

The Science and Technology Society is open to individuals and families of all levels of understanding.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key's beaches looked deflated after Hurricane Helene.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2025
Resiliency projects top focus of Longboat Key’s 2026 planning

Projects in response to the 2024 hurricane season are among the top priorities during the commission's strategic planning retreat on April 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The cast of "Cabaret" gets ready for their close-up at the Kit Kat Club, the setting of the musical set in Weimar-era Berlin.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 30, 2025
The Sarasota Players stages a thrilling, chilling 'Cabaret'

Sarasota Players brings Kander and Ebb's sexy, ominous musical to a round stage.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of the new dining room at the Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • 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
Courtney Rossler, general manager of Lo' Key Island Grille, shares a laugh with Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key president and Lazy Lobster owner Michael Garey at the club's July social hour.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 29, 2025
Lo' Key Island Grille owner reflects with Kiwanians

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key held its monthly social at the north end restaurant, uniting Longboat restaurateurs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vehicle operations training is underway at the new training center in Myakka City June 3.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 10, 2025
Law enforcement training center offers everything in one place: Myakka City

Cadets and officers no longer need to travel outside of Manatee County to train.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key news reporter and recent environmental studies graduate Carter Weinhofer tries out iNaturalist at Quick Point Nature Preserve.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 24, 2023
Smartphone app helps users enjoy Longboat's natural environment

An environmental studies graduate-turned-journalist tries his hand at the iNaturalist biodiversity survey in Quick Point Nature Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wyatt Hossenlopp leads Cardinal Mooney baseball in runs, RBIs, doubles and stolen bases during a red-hot start to the season.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 18, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Wyatt Hossenlopp

Hossenlopp has sparked Cardinal Mooney to a hot start at the plate and on the mound.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pat and Bob Geraci join Longboat Harbour Condominums' recognition of American heroes for Memorial Day. Bob served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 4, 2025
Navy doctor veteran reflects on 20 years of service

Longboat Harbour Condominiums honored those who served and sacrificed for the country as part of its Memorial Day program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bird Key Yacht Club members opened a time capsule from 2000 during its celebration of the clubhouse's final days on April 26.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 28, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club hosts a party 'like it's Y2K'

The club unveiled a 25-year-old time capsule at its party looking forward to building a new clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The trailer and specialized equipment inside cost the East Manatee Fire Rescue approximately $380,000.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue expands specialized services

The fire district purchased a trailer stocked full of specialty equipment meant to handle the most complicated calls.

  • East County
  • News
Women's suffrage still a work in progress
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • August 19, 2025
Women's suffrage still a work in progress

The path to suffrage was not universal or equal; many barriers continued to exist for the full participation of all women, an Observer reader says.

  • East County
  • Opinion
FDOT hopes The SunPass system will deter traffic snarls during the heavy season on Longboat Key.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • April 1, 2025
APRIL FOOL: Longboat Key drivers will now pay toll to get on the island

Commissioners hope to curtail heavy traffic which has plagued Gulf of Mexico Drive for years.

  • April Fools
The proposed apartments along North Tamiami Trail at 16th and 17th streets are outlined in red. The Strand condominiums are located to the left of the site along Whitaker Bayou.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 26, 2025
Planning Board sides with The Strand residents against apartment project

A developer proposes 58 apartments between North Tamiami Trail and The Strand condos in a matter to be settled by the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rex Jensen, CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, speaks to residents July 24 about a possible roundabout at the intersection of University Parkway and Legacy Boulevard and Deer Drive.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 25, 2025
SMR executive and residents discuss roundabout for University Parkway

More than 400 residents signed a petition because they do not want a roundabout where Legacy Boulevard and Deer Drive intersect with University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
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