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A forest of campaign signs fill the space along Fruitville Road at the polling place at the Knights of Columbus hall on Fruitville Road.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota voters head to the polls on primary election day

Balloting off to slow start countywide

  • Sarasota
  • News
The family who runs Sips, from left to right: Micah Carter, Justina Carter, Chris Carter and Lorenza Condensa.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 24, 2025
Sips celebrates two years of keeping Longboat residents caffeinated

Over the past two years, the family-owned coffee and breakfast business has been able to expand its offerings, and its family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
An aerial view of the Concession project.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 25, 2024
Manatee County approves twice-denied Concession development

Developer Kevin Daves will withdraw an $8.9 million lawsuit against Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
A car drives through floodwaters on Longboat Key on Sunday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2024
Hurricane Debby floods areas of Longboat Key

More rain is forecast for Monday and a storm surge of 2 to 4 feet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. and Embracing Our Differences President and CEO Sarah Wertheimer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2025
Culverhouses give $100,000 to Embracing Our Differences

The gift from Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse makes up for a gap in funding as the annual exhibit lost funding from Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local doctor to share new lifestyle health techniques with Longboaters
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 29, 2024
Local doctor to share new lifestyle health techniques with Longboaters

Dr. Coeurlida Ashby's presentation at The Paradise Center will introduce the concept of lifestyle medicine and its benefits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shopping pals Stella Kelley and Mary Lou Ivaska peruse the selection at the early bird Trash to Treasure rummage sale.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 15, 2025
Annual Gulf Shore rummage sale focuses on rebuilding

The Trash to Treasure rummage sale that took place at Longboat Key's Gulf Shore Park will help residents with hurricane recovery projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town's internet upgrade means faster performance, big savings
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 18, 2023
Town's internet upgrade means faster performance, big savings

Longboat Key’s IT department is working on switching town government to a faster, in-house network.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guests line up for food trucks at Ranch Nite Wednesday on Dec. 11 at Waterside Place.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2024
Ranch Nite Wednesday has residents coming back for seconds

The temperature dropped, but the food was still warm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Tal Siddique, George Kruse and Dr. Bob McCann listen to a caller during the Jan. 28 commission meeting.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 30, 2025
Discussions continue around possible east Manatee County building moratorium

Developments east of county utilities, fluoride in the water and speeding tickets are all on track to be limited.

  • East County
  • News
Commission Chair Mike Rahn, County Administrator Charlie Bishop, Commissioner George Kruse and Commissioner Ray Turner enjoy the first sip of water after Manatee County spent $53 million to retrofit the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant with new filters.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 31, 2024
Upgraded Manatee water treatment system serves its first drink

Manatee County's $53 million retrofit uses ultrafiltration membranes to block additional contaminants.

  • East County
  • News
The parade helped usher in the holiday season.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 6, 2024
The best holiday events in Sarasota and Siesta Key

Here are events to help you enjoy a merry holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents can weigh in on Longboat Key issues with town survey
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 7, 2024
Residents can weigh in on Longboat Key issues with town survey

The Citizen Satisfaction Survey will arrive in Longboat mailboxes starting Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The front entrance of Manatee County's leased space at Whitney Plaza.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 15, 2025
County finds obstacles with Whitney Plaza community center space

Manatee County will still try to create a community space on the north end of Longboat Key, but where to put that space may be in question.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High track and field sophomore Grayson Cicilioni.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 2, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Grayson Cicilioni

The Sarasota High runner is moving up the ranks in the 3,200-meter run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A first responder from the Sarasota County Fire Department calls for the evacuation of a "shooting victim" during an active shooter training exercise Jan 30.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • February 1, 2025
Active shooter training keeps Sarasota's first responders ready

Twice-yearly exercises smooth coordination between fire and law enforcement personnel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park’s dragon boat program is the second largest in the country.
  • By Susan Burns |
  • August 22, 2024
Local dragon boat teams dig in for their next competition in waters overseas

Nathan Benderson Park's dragon boat program has become one of the largest and most competitive in the U.S. In September, its athletes are headed to the world competition in Italy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Navy vet honored to play in Lakewood Ranch concert
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 6, 2024
Navy vet honored to play in Lakewood Ranch concert

The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble's Veterans Day Concert, "Saluting Those That Served," will be Nov. 10 at Peace Presbyterian Church.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Men caught sleeping in Longboat park after hours
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 18, 2025
Men caught sleeping in Longboat park after hours

The two were found asleep in their car, claiming they were tired after fishing. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Claussen, owner of Steff's Stuff antique shop, celebrates 17 years of business.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 25, 2025
Steff's Stuff celebrates 17th anniversary

The antique shop with an ever-changing collection of unique home items is in the Centre Shops on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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