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By Carter Weinhofer |
January 9, 2024

Seawall projects to enhance shoreline of Longboat's Bayfront Park

Contingent on federal funding, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program plans projects to improve oyster habitat, reduce erosion and bolster storm protection.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 8, 2025

Major progress toward rebuilding Longboat's beaches still far out

Longboat Key’s flatter beaches — thanks to hurricanes Helene and Milton — will need federal funding to assist the town in rebuilding.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 19, 2024

Sarasota explores air rights transfer program to preserve historic properties

The program would allow owners of historic downtown properties to sell their buildable air rights to developers of non-historic sites.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
January 22, 2025

The Gulf of America: Yes!

Given what Mexico has done to the United States, Mexico doesn’t deserve to have that wonderful body of water named after it.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 1, 2025

Alleged HOA coup draws Longboat PD response

Officers responded to a report of individuals starting a coup by speaking loudly and delaying a meeting. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Matt Walsh |
July 10, 2024

Observer recommends

The common refrain and complaint you here about all county commission candidates is this: “The greedy developers control them.”

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor |
April 8, 2024

Don't let crony capitalism run Siesta Key

A reader writes that Siesta Key doesn't need "mega" hotels.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
September 27, 2024

All quiet on the eastern Manatee front following Hurricane Helene

While west Manatee beaches took a "devastating" hit, Lakewood Ranch-area residents were dealing with minor cleanup.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 25, 2024

Community regroups as Light Up Longboat kicks off holiday season

After a challenging summer of hurricanes for the island, members of the Longboat community came together for an early holiday celebration.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 23, 2024

New Longboat Key commissioner sworn in

Get to know Sarah Karon, the newly appointed District 5 Longboat Key commissioner.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 20, 2024

Longboat Key Club Friars raise $15k for grounds crew affected by hurricanes

The group raised $15,000 in 10 days to appreciate the crew's hard work and help them with their own recovery.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
January 15, 2025

Braden River Middle gets creative to keep students on track

Motivational programs have put Braden River Middle on the cusp of an "A" school status.

East County
Schools

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 5, 2015

Luckiest P&Z Board members could be niners

The Longboat Key Town Commission seeks strength through fewer board members, plus up to nine years in a board seat.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
March 1, 2025

Barancik Foundation gives $8 million in grants

The latest round of Barancik Foundation grants includes nearly $1 million to Selby Gardens to relocate and care for rare plants during Phase 2 Master Plan construction.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 5, 2025

Historic status suggested for Van Wezel

A historic preservation advocate pitches the Sarasota City Commission to pursue an application to the National Register of Historic Places for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
March 21, 2025

Jelmer "Gus" Swoboda

Gus Swoboda passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 4, 2025

Manatee County responds to red tide effects on northern beaches

The county spent the end of February raking beaches daily to clean up fish kills for beachgoers, and county officials say the area is in the clear for now.