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Traffic on Longboat Key is one of the main pressures on infrastructure. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 30, 2016
Barrier island mayors project $61.5M funding gap

An infrastructure funding gap of $61.5 million is expected to develop within 15 years, according to a report by the four barrier island mayors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Longboat Key mayor and town commissioner, Ron Johnson, died on June 27 at the age of 84.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 2, 2016
Ron Johnson remembered for dedication to commmunity

A celebration of the former Longboat Key mayor took place Oct. 2, at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 3554 Fair Oaks Lane has five bedrooms, four-and-a half baths, a pool and 4,493 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,325,000. Photo courtesy of Judy Kepecz-Hays.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 4, 2014
Queens Harbour home sells for $2,325,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 19 and May 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Riverview senior Libero Samantha Norden prepares to serve in a match against Lithia Newsome on Sept. 7.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2016
Riverview volleyball has rare shot at a district title

The Rams haven't won a district title in at least a decade.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"I believe circus people are the unsung heroes of entertainment," Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr. says. "We risk our lives and hope there isn’t a mishap every time we work."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Lord of the ring

After more than two decades of touring the world with his "Wheel of Thrills," Circus Sarasota ringmaster Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr. performs his signature stunt before a hometown crowd.

  • Arts + Culture
CDD 6 Chairman Jim Rogoze presents the facts of the roadshare agreement to residents.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 12, 2015
CDD 6 holds public meeting

Chairman Jim Rogoze presented the roadshare agreement with CDD 2 and 5 to residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • August 29, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Merrimac Coup

Historians of the Spanish-American War will have no difficulty figuring out how this week's coup got its exotic name. For the rest of us, there is Google.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sara Moone |
  • May 23, 2012
This Song in Sarasota: "Teleprompter" by Physical Plant

This Song in Sarasota: "Teleprompter" by Physical Plant

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
Our View

The vote: our economic future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lysanne and Chuck Eroshevich are seeking volunteers to get involved with their new group to help distressed homeowners.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2011
Lakewood residents launch assistance group

Summerfield Bluffs' Chuck and Lysanne Eroshevich hope to help distressed homeowners in their community through the Lakewood Ranch Lotkeepers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
OUR VIEW: Blurred vision

Resist. Resist. Resist. Resist the devilish temptation to do what Longboat Key has always done - overwrite and over-legislate, pick at every detail to the detriment of individual freedom and market forces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2011
Our View

First job for Scott: Derail the train

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Gallagher
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2011
Athlete of the Week: David Gallagher

This week's featured athlete is David Gallagher, who plays several days a week at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Kvederis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.07.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • July 5, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
“We’re not here to scare you, freak you out or throw blood in your face,” says Ashley Holland, second from left, who plays Amanda. “It’s a really good story.” The film also features Dominique Golder and Haley Faye.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
Spellbound cast

The independent thriller, 'The Witching Hours,' is a dark story that chronicles the lives of a female cast and their struggle with supernatural abilities while navigating between the mortal and spirit worlds.

  • Arts + Culture
This August 2001 aerial of the north end of Longboat Key was taken eight years after the town's previous island-wide beach project was performed in 1993.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2011
Beach project in limbo

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis wants direction on how the town should move forward with renourishing its beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 16, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Man robs Lakewood Ranch bank

According to sheriff's office reports, at about 9:15 a.m., deputies responded to a bank robbery at SunTrust Bank located at 6135 Exchange Way, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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