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Rev. David Marshall blesses Spike the bearded dragon.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 4, 2025
Longboat Key Community Open House returns March 8

The annual event spotlights local businesses, organizations and town departments at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harry, Lynn and Hal Christensen.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 12, 2024
Most Longboat Key restaurants are open

Staple restaurants on the Key shared what it is like being open after two hurricanes devastated the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2025
2025 sports summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the sports camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Susan Giroux holds a photo of a senior dog while stressing to the audience to consider adopting older dogs, not just puppies.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 30, 2025
A delightful day for divas and dogs in Lakewood Ranch

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts its annual Divas and Dogs fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brooklyn-based Mark Morris Dance Group performs at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Feb. 28 through March 3.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 27-March 5

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Tina Biter | Michael Saunders & Company |
  • November 8, 2024
For Sale: 3943 Founders Club Dr, Sarasota

Discover a unique blend of elegance and nature in this custom-built John Cannon home, completed in April 2024.

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  • Real Estate
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Three traffic calming circles were installed on Broadway Street in August 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 18, 2024
Traffic circles installed on Broadway, Country Club Shores turn lanes advance

Both projects aim to improve safety and the flow of traffic during peak season traffic on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA boys soccer senior Josey Rubinstein.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Josey Rubinstein

The ODA boys soccer junior has 12 goals and 32 points this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sand is dredged from the Longboat Pass channel to be utilized in the Gulfside Road beach nourishment project.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 12, 2025
Gulfside Road beach nourishment to finish by end of January

While the temporary sand placement will save the beach in the short term, Longboat Key's coastal engineer will start the permitting process for a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amy Bradley is a clarinetist with the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble and a retired music teacher. You can see her perform March 2 at Peace Presbyterian Church.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • February 26, 2025
Love of music leads former teacher to local ensemble group

Amy Bradley will perform during the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble's March Melodies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Julie Forestier
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2024
Charter Review Board District 1: Julie Forestier

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
East County's Seth Heiland launches a bean bag during a game of cornhole.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 27, 2025
Waterside Place offers more than food trucks on Wednesdays

Ranch Nite Wednesday offers cornhole, volleyball, miniature golf and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of High Line, planned for the intersection of Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 11, 2025
More multifamily coming to Sarasota's Main Street

A 142-unit mix of condos and apartments is planned for the site of the former Michael Saunders offices at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Humane Society of Sarasota County wants to purchase a 1.6-acre city-owned site to create a dog walking path. The bottom portion of the site is a Sarasota County stormwater retention easement.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 10, 2024
Humane Society moves closer to buying city lot for dog-walking path

More than half of a 1.6-acre city-owned site adjacent to the Humane Society of Sarasota County is under a stormwater retention easement. The rest would be a walking path.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Visitors viewing the Florida Highwaymen exhibit in the summer of 2024.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 5, 2025
Special Highwaymen artists showing comes to Longboat

The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel is hosting a special showing of works by the 22 famous Highwaymen artists for Black History Month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has fallen into disrepair, with parts of roofs falling down in structures throughout the property. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 13, 2014
Unicorp offer sparks war of words

Colony Association President Jay Yablon calls Unicorp's offer 'an attempted hostile takeover' of the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A loggerhead hatchling being released.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 20, 2023
Turtle nesting strong in Sarasota, Longboat despite high disorientation

This season saw a record number of green sea turtle nests, but artificial lights on beaches remain a challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Many Siesta Key neighborhood streets are included in the resurfacing program.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2025
Siesta Key road resurfacing project resumes Monday

Suspended in the aftermath of a busy hurricane season, the project to resurface much of the roadway on Siesta Key will resume on Jan. 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioner George Kruse says Gulf Drive is the “the single biggest infrastructure issue” left behind by Hurricane Helene.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 7, 2024
Who pays for Hurricane Helene damages in Manatee County?

Manatee County will have to tap its reserves to cover repairs while waiting on reimbursements from the state and federal governments.

  • East County
  • News
The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 8, 2025
What is the referendum on the March 2025 Longboat Key ballot?

The upcoming ballot includes a referendum that, if passed, would allow the town to pursue a low-interest loan for a necessary underwater pipeline replacement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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