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In 2021, Joseph Sena sold her home at 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive to James and Amanda Holanda, of Montgomery, New Jersey, for $10.15 million. Submitted
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 31, 2022
Longboat's 2021 real estate prices were top of the market

34228 ZIP code had the highest median sales price for single-family homes in Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High sophomore Nicolas Dieter and freshman Landen Chandler said the soccer field is their happy place.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 18, 2023
Braden River High JV soccer players fight cancer to retake the field

Landen Chandler and Nicolas Dieter continue to play the sport they love while undergoing treatment for medical conditions.

  • East County
  • Sports
Milan Brkch held his first hearing as Longboat Key's Code Enforcement Magistrate.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 14, 2019
Twin Shores on the way to turtle compliance

Community working with Sea Turtle Conservancy to design, install new lighting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: October 13

MaryAnn Tygh Parks captured this heron taking off over Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ride Entertainment's concept for Ken Thompson Park on City Island shows boat docks for water taxi and boaters and the proposed park golf area.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 7, 2024
City Island attraction park proposal merits further study

Divided over a public-private partnership proposal to activate Ken Thompson Park, commissioners voted 3-2 to allow further evaluation of Ride Entertainment's project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Team USA's David Toms and Brett Quigley look over the green on the No. 9 hole at The Concession Golf Club. The pair earned nine points for Team USA during the Scotch Sixsome session on day one of the World Champions Cup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2023
Europe takes narrow lead after first day of World Champions Cup

Team Europe captain Darren Clarke and partner Colin Montgomerie sparked a big morning round, but Team USA charged in the afternoon round.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael DeWulf painting at his live art show at Wyland Gallery on Aug. 4.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 9, 2023
Sarasota artist draws audience with live show at Wyland Gallery

Sarasota-based artist Michael DeWulf paints for 10 to 14 hours to grow in his craft.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2023
High school football roundup: Week 12

One East County team captures an SSAA title, while the postseason begins in the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
Seychelle Webster (4) has been competing in SUP races since 2014, of both the sprint and distance variety.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2023
Stand-up paddler celebrates the sport at Benderson Park

Seychelle Webster, a Guinness World Record holder, won sprint and distance events at the 2023 ICF World Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
AG Lafley helped lead the formation of the Bay Park Conservancy and the opening of the first phase of The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 30, 2023
Founding CEO returns to helm of Bay Park Conservancy

AG Lafley replaces Stephanie Crockatt, who stepped down after five months on the job.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Chef's kiss for a false alarm

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Top residential real estate sales for 2023 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 25, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for 2023 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home on Bird Key tops the year's Longboat-area sales at $11.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 25, 2021
St. Regis pops the cork on Longboat Key project

$800 million hotel and condo project kicks off with groundbreaking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trump II? Think about it
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 2, 2023
Trump II? Think about it

Humpty Dumpty would be better than what we have. But for all of the diehard Trump supporters, here’s a thought: What makes you think a Trump II will be any different and better for the U.S. than Trump I?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods are among those most prone to flooding during high tide.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 29, 2023
Grants continue to be town priority moving into new fiscal year

Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton says grant funding has been running smoothly under the new grants coordinator.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Layla Collis and Hannah Noake, 10, hold a piglet.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2023
Annual Pumpkin Festival celebrates fall and supports the community

The festival entertained families with activities and a menagerie of animals, all while supporting local vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 24, 2009
CANDance Celebrity 2009

All the right moves

  • Black Tie
Although Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Kenny Van Slyck, 3-year-old Carmela Van Slyck, 5-year-old Angelina Van Slyck and 6-year-old Vincent Van Slyck love seeing the first responder vehicles, they also love the free snacks.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 8, 2023
Safety Town teaches children about first responders in Lakewood Ranch

Children explored first responder vehicles as they learned about what local emergency services do for the community..

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2023
World Champions Cup to throw block party in Lakewood Ranch

The inaugural PGA Tour Champions event is going all out to thank The Concession and the region.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Michael Valentino holds the ball aloft as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football eyes star-laden season

In their first two games, the Cougars have outscored their opponents 95-6, spreading the ball among several offensive weapons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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