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Will Florida go to pot?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 11, 2024
Will Florida go to pot?

Floridians likely will vote to legalize pot. Arguments on each side are persuasive.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cynthia Sullivan was welcomed back to Longboat Key by her dolphin friends.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 9, 2023
Pair of dolphins welcome back Longboat resident

Longboat resident Cynthia Sullivan, nicknamed the "dolphin whisperer," has gotten daily visits from local dolphins.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
There are about 7,000 full-time residents in Longboat Key, of which about 69% are older than 65.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2021
More than 2,100 Longboaters vaccinated

About 2,153 people from Longboat Key’s 34228 ZIP code have received the vaccine, according to Florida Department of Health data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Land swap a big deal for Manatee and Sarasota counties

Sarasota gets all of Longboat; Manatee captures Lakewood Ranch Southeast, Polo Club.

  • April Fools
Sarasota Honey Co. owner Alma Johnson and employee Michelle Edwards.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 29, 2024
Sarasota Honey Co. finds new home at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

Hurricane Ian impacts, rising costs and other challenges led to the decision to relocate.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Operator Tia Brand has worked at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department call center for 14 years.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota County emergency dispatch handles callers' worst days every day

For 911 dispatchers, the shifts are long, calls are tough, and the pressure’s on.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A picture of Greer Island from the beach volunteer program.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 16, 2024
LBK North residents transition from beach cleanup to education efforts

Longboat Key North began a beach volunteer program in 2021. Now the group is moving from formal patrols to education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new piping (right) in Spanish Main is made of high-density polyethylene. The original piping (left) dates back to the 1960s.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 7, 2024
Spanish Main Yacht Club installs $1M of potable water pipes

The new, more resilient system took 10 years of work and was completely funded by the Longboat Key condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charles Shortridge, Rosemary McMullen, Caroline Lawrence, Char Young, Jonathan Evans and April Glasco accept grants from the Palm Aire Women's Club on behalf of their respective nonprofits.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 25, 2024
Palm Aire Women's Club donates $9,000 in grants to local nonprofits

Seven nonprofits in Manatee and Sarasota counties receive grants.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gary Blomberg, Guy Tann, Jim Bramante and Robert Fleig of the Goldtones
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 17, 2024
Doo-wop group performs at Seaplace Condominiums

Residents danced the night away to their favorite oldies performed by "Florida's Hottest Vocal Harmony Group," the Goldtones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Resident calls for police assistance for ducklings in pool
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 30, 2024
Resident calls for police assistance for ducklings in pool

An officer decided it was best to wait for a trained professional to take care of the small ducks. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Graduates of the CareerEdge construction training program sponsored by Selby Gardens.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 31, 2023
Selby Gardens program graduates class of 10 electricians

Partnership with CareerEdge provides free training in construction trades with many students hired before completing the program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 2027 opening is targeted for the Signature Academic Building.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 7, 2024
Ringling College details plans for Signature Academic Building

The new facility is designed to be an admissions hub and provide more learning space for students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch High senior running back CJ McRae II.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: CJ McRae II

The Lakewood Ranch High senior running back is set for a big 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lt. Daniel Heath (left) and other Longboat Key firefighter paramedics practice running into the water with rescue boards.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 25, 2023
Longboat Key Fire Rescue crew refreshes water-rescue skills

The town's firefighter-paramedics teamed up with Manatee County lifeguards to learn proper water rescue techniques.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bird Key Park was among the seven locations on the no-swim advisory list July 28. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2022
Siesta Key among beaches now given all-clear from no-swim advisories

Bird Key/Ringling Causeway is among three sites still testing beyond safe limits for enterococcus bacteria, the Florida Department of Health said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Little League's Finley Miller.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Finley Miller

The Sarasota Little League slugger hit a grand slam in his team's 50/70 Championship win May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota County Schools earns 'A' grade from Department of Education

The district maintains the rating for the 20th consecutive year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Panther Ridge 9-year-old Ava Grady enjoys checking out the bears at A Country Bear Christmas at Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2022
Country Bear Christmas sweet at honey in Myakka City

Bearadise Ranch back in business in Myakka with A Country Bear Christmas after clearing damage done by Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Man shot and killed by Sarasota Police on Monday identified
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2024
Man shot and killed by Sarasota Police on Monday identified

Officers had attempted to stop 54-year-old William Michael Pickett on a county warrant for bank robbery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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