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Town Manager Tom Harmer
  • By Tom Harmer |
  • September 1, 2022
Longboat Key Town Manager Brief, September

Tom Harmer discusses what's new around town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County first graders write letters to Santa
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 16, 2024
East County first graders write letters to Santa

With Santa soon on the way, East County children are sending off their letters to the North Pole in the hope that a wish or two is granted.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Back: Commissioner Penny Gold, Commissioner Gary Coffin, Commissioner B.J. Bishop, Commissioner Debra Williams, Commissioner Sarah Karon. Front: Vice Mayor Mike Haycock, Mayor Ken Schneier
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 4, 2024
Three Longboat Key commission seats open this spring

The election qualifying period for available town commission positions began on Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2025
Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart

A resident accuses a repairman of speeding through his neighborhood and, to make a point, strikes his vehicle with a golf cart. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
On Greer Island east of the Longboat Pass Bridge, new signage delineates where boaters are legally allowed to anchor. On Friday, Feb. 4 boaters were anchored in an area designated for kayakers and paddleboarders.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 12, 2022
Signs added to Greer Island to separate boaters and kayakers

On Longboat Key Greer Island, human-powered craft now have their own area. But it's taking boaters a little while to get the message.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The pineapple hangs above the crowd on New Year's Eve.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 26-Jan. 1

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The beach on Greer Island is a popular boating destination.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2022
Longboat leaders finalize pair of no-boating zones on Greer Island

Two areas nearest private land are now designated as bathing zones.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • May 16, 2024
This is an Experience I Want to Share

"The quality of care was second to none," said Robert Smithson, ER at Fruitville Patient.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Cedar Mill is under construction off Lorraine Road. Future construction projects will face increased impact fees in Manatee County.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 14, 2024
Manatee County raises impact fees

Commissioners approved an increase, but George Kruse says they should have raised them more.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior defensive lineman Konnor Whitesell leads his team prior to Cardinal Mooney's regional final bout with Bishop Verot.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 5, 2024
Cardinal Mooney, Booker High crowned regional champions

The Cougars and Tornadoes reached the final four of their respective football state championship tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Summerfield Bluffs 13-year-old Leah Abrams looks over her destroyed yearbooks as her family works to clean up their home after it was flooded. "All of my yearbooks are ruined," she says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2024
Hurricane Debby leaves Lakewood Ranch residents rebuilding

Unexpected flooding causes residents to make swift decisions as they work to rebuild their homes and lives.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Nunes, Mary Bock, Robert Barney, Irina LaRose, Gregory Koss, Victoria Simko, David Roy and Sandra LaRose from David Gregory and Design 2000 salons.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 6, 2024
Longboat Key salons collaborate after hurricanes

David Gregory Salon opened its doors to Design 2000 Salon after it suffered great damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Arhaus, a furniture store, is expected to open at Center Point in March.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 8, 2025
Center Point at Waterside construction will finish in 2025

Brett Hutchens, president of commercial real estate firm CASTO, anticipates the development will have its final grand openings in March.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High junior boys runner Vicente Rivera.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 26, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Vicente Rivera

The Lakewood Ranch High boys junior won the 3,200-meter race (10:11.48) at the Lakewood Ranch Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chef Greg Campbell says few restaurants cook from scratch with real ingredients such as vanilla bean when making dishes such as crème brûlée.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 19, 2025
Grove will serve up a Campbell's scoop in Lakewood Ranch

"Cooking with Campbell" looks to entertain, feed, and educate those who attend about best cooking practices.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alternatives for the Longboat Pass Bridge focus on bicyclist and pedestrian safety, widening lanes and building higher to avoid frequent openings.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 8, 2024
Traffic study points way toward solutions for Longboat congestion

The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization will soon create an implementation plan for the Barrier Islands Traffic Study completed in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2024
Black Tie events in 2025: Choose your own adventure

There are too many events this social season to attend them all. Here's a guide to help you navigate the parties and nonprofits that fit you best.

  • Black Tie
Penny's Ice Cream offers a variety of flavors, fresh pastries and beverages like hot and iced coffee.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 13, 2024
Ice cream shop named for owners' beloved dog opens on Longboat

Greg Bukowski and Volha Siamashka have opened Penny's Ice Cream near the beach and hope to grow a loyal customer base.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club President Michael Garey shares memories of the Café on St. Armands.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2025
Longboat Kiwanis welcomes new members amid busy season

Kiwanis Club members held their first monthly meeting of 2025, making plans for pancake socials and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The development envelope of a future project between Fruitville Road and Fourth Street is outlined in yellow with the options for the driveway location shown off Fourth Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 19, 2025
Fruitville Road project wins adjustment for Fourth Street driveway

With no site plan submitted, the developer of nearly 2 acres between Fruitville Road and Fourth Street at North Tamiami Trail gets critical access approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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