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Despite the lower number of tourists in the summer, Lido Beach is still heavily trafficked with local residents and those visiting from other parts of Florida.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Locals drive summer traffic on Longboat Key

When snowbirds leave town, Floridians often take a road trip to local beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home, at 536 Hornblower Lane, has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,963 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2015
Country Club Shores home sells for $785,000

The home, at 536 Hornblower Lane, has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,963 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 5, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Ice, ice, baby; Lean, mean snow queen; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Although City Commission elections are nonpartisan, both the Republican and Democratic parties are playing increasing roles in determining the outcomes of those races.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 3, 2011
Party politics

Both the Republican and Democratic parties are becoming increasingly involved in the three City Commission races, which are supposed to be nonpartisan. One candidate claims a party member asked him to drop out of the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fernando Traba
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 6, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Chamber Concert: 'Brass to Bassoon'

Orchestra musicians break into smaller ensembles for 'Brass to Bassoon.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
Sarasota, Longboat Observers named newspapers of the year

Breaking news: Two Observer Media Group publications earned the titles of "Newspaper of the Year" in Local Media Association's annual competition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team, which was formed four years ago, includes about 30 rowers, who range in age from 22 to 64. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Masterful

The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team will compete in the USRowing Masters National Championships Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 8, 2015
Film review: 'Mistress America'

A charming, witty performance by Greta Gerwig

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2011
OBITUARY: Beatrice Rapowitz

Beatrice Rapowitz, 67, co-founded the Longboat Key Club's "Go for the Cure" fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The white sands of Siesta Key Beach will be taken over by 26 college volleyball teams for the 5th Annual Fiesta on Siesta Collegiate Volleyball Tournament.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 12, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BETS: Siesta Fiesta and Fiesta on Siesta

Swing by Siesta Key this weekend to browse through hundreds of arts and crafts and to watch the 5th Annual Fiesta on Siesta Collegiate Volleyball Tournament.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
Lady Mustangs swing past Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team defeated Braden River High 179-204 Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Got talent? Show it off!

The Center For Musical Theatre at Julie Rohr Academy, a newly formed non-profit corporation, will host "Sarasota's Got Talent!" at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 25, at the Sarasota Military Academy, 801 N. Orange Ave.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Colin Reid Andy Carlson and Chuck Rawls say the street isn’t properly maintained.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
VIDEO: North Palm businesses seek action on flooding

Merchants say that their street, prone to flooding and other issues linked to an adjacent palm grove, is neglected by the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A subaqueous pipeline has transported wastewater from Longboat Key to the Manatee County wastewater treatment plant for the past 41 years. The town is beginning the process of replacing the pipeline. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
Town seeks funding for pipe dream

The town moves closer to building a new wastewater pipeline beneath Sarasota Bay as the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program addresses ways to help find funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2009
Kiddie Academy to host VPK Open House

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch will host its VPK Open House from 5-6:30 p.m., Aug. 11, at the East County center, 4225 Concept Court.

  • East County
  • News
School Board Chairwoman Karen Carpenter addresses the audience before panelists speak.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2013
Local leaders address area education needs

Local leaders shared their visions for education in the area and state during a Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
After an emergency meeting Monday afternoon, Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle was dismissed of his town manager duties. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 18, 2011
Commission removes Hogle from acting town manager role

Hogle was dismissed from the role over concerns about his handling of a situation involving Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Before
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 10, 2013
Crafty Genes: Scaled Wall Art

Join DIY Editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they make Scaled Wall Art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2010
Commission chooses both sand options

The Town Commission will use a slightly darker sand for the north end of the island's high-erosion spots from North Shore Road just south of Broadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 21, 2011
OBITUARY: Kathleen Flynn Withers

Kathleen Flynn Winters, 82, enjoyed winters on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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