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By Petra Rivera |
January 9, 2024

Observer Challenge to bring weekend of island camaraderie

Longboat Key Tennis Center will host the annual tournament that's all about teamwork Jan. 19-21.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
February 5, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 20-24 in Longboat Key, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

Bird Key homes on Meadow Lark Drive and South Owl Drive top the week's sales at $3.55 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Tom Harmer |
June 2, 2022

Longboat Key's June Newsletter

Town Manager Tom Harmer's monthly report on community happenings.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
February 10, 2025

Relaxed restaurant throws open doors to families, furry friends and all visitors

An idea, entrepreneurial spirit and years of industry experience lead Courtney Rossler and Kevin Pass to officially open Lo' Key Restaurant.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 5, 2024

Longboat Key Fire Rescue welcomes new support team member

After a career in construction, the department's new fire rescue liaison, Lisa Boggs says, is ready to serve the community.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
March 9, 2024

17-year-old male dies in an east Bradenton shooting Friday

A 17-year-old Parrish male is arrested on probable cause of manslaughter with a firearm.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
October 2, 2024

Neighbor accosts family over dock blocking his view

A man was ordered to cease contact with neighbors after verbally assaulting them over a new dock as they returned from a boat outing. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 27, 2023

Residents argue over who parked on private property

Late at night, neighbors argue over parking on private property. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Letter to the Editor |
February 21, 2024

Don’t stop. Complete Longboat Key library project now.

Longboat's mayor writes to urge on progress for the library project at the Town Center Green.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 1, 2024

Residents fed up with construction dust

Manatee County considers additional requirements for developers clearing land to control dust from their construction sites.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
October 29, 2024

Consultants provides free advice to small businesses from the barrier islands

The Florida Small Business Development Center guided local businesses from Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and St. Armands Circle through disaster loan applications.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
November 20, 2024

Florida always comes back

Population typically contracts in the year after a hurricane. But after two years, it bounces back.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
October 22, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 24-30

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Vinnie Portell |
December 11, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Elks Hoop Shoot puts youth basketball in the spotlight

Six Hoop Shoot winners will advance to the district tournament in Sarasota

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 26, 2024

‘Something big’ needed to fix Longboat's Gulfside Road beach problem

Coastal engineers say a multimillion-dollar interim beach nourishment and protection project is necessary to save the Gulfside Road beach from further erosion.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
July 21, 2022

East County weather page photo: July 21

Gordon Silver captured these two sandhill colts getting to know each other just hours after emerging from their shells off S.R. 70 near Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.