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By Carter Weinhofer |
December 14, 2024

Longboat Key town hall to close temporarily for resiliency reinforcements

The building will close over the holidays for construction to start on the hardening project that upgrades the roof, windows and generator.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
July 20, 2024

Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary upgrades its facilities

An anonymous endowment funds a new retrofitted shuttle and classroom area.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 3, 2024

Here’s what to expect this fall from Longboat Key Town Commission

Fall priorities for Longboat Key commissioners include big infrastructure projects and discussing important funding methods.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 2, 2025

Longboat Key named best island to visit in the South

Travel + Leisure labeled Longboat Key "one of the region's best-kept secrets," citing its plethora of activities available to visitors "even in the depths of winter."

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
December 9, 2024

Busy hurricane season enforces need for community aid

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team will focus on growing awareness before disasters hit.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 8, 2025

Garden Club teaches best practices for post-storm landscape restoration

The Longboat Key Garden Club brought local coastal experts to inform residents about the importance of Florida-friendly vegetation when restoring landscaping after the hurricanes.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
March 13, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Nokomis home on Bayshore Road tops the week’s sales at $4.25 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
August 29, 2024

Sarasota County Commission District 3: Shari Kay Thornton

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 22, 2024

Longboat Key considers local enforcement of mangrove rules

Investigating potential mangrove trimming violations requires time and dedicated staff, says Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 26, 2025

Longboat Key Turtle Watch discovers island's first nest of 2025

The loggerhead sea turtle nest was found by volunteer beach patrollers the morning of April 26.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
January 27, 2025

Lifeline Productions adds Atomica Arts co-founders to its management team

Will Luera and Maria Schaedler-Luera join arts nonprofit founded by Joel Ehrenpreis.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
September 25, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Richard De Paula

The Lakewood Ranch High football senior linebacker is a defensive leader for the Mustangs.

East County
Sports

By Mark Gordon |
May 15, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance thrives as it turns 20

As the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance readies to shed itself of its teenage years, a leader with a steady hand helps guide the organization on some big goals and aspirations.

East County
Business

By Observer Staff |
November 27, 2024

Vacationing couple ends up in Sarasota Bay

A man and woman get a sinking feeling while hanging out with a man they just met on his anchored boat. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.