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Steve Schield has been with the town of Longboat Key since 1989.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 3, 2018
Longtime Longboat planner retires

Steve Schield, who's been working with the town for almost three decades, is leaving town staff this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The gleaming structure is 65 feet high, three stories and 12,000 square feet inside.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 15, 2024
Solomon’s Castle is a gleaming monument to the weird, wacky and wonderful

Take a stroll through whimsy and delight with a tour inside Howard Solomon’s creation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The core library space is estimated to be around 8,000 square feet.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 13, 2024
Community shares input on county-run Longboat library project

Sarasota County kicked off resident participation in shaping a new library on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
O'Leary's picnic area at Sarasota's Bayfront Park is flooded Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 19, 2024
Hurricane forecast will give Sarasota picture of active season

A hurricane season forecast event on April 4 by the Climate Adaptation Center will reveal a multifaceted prediction of hurricane conditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High softball's Grace Shaw-Rockey hit .444 as a senior in 2024. She will play for the University of North Florida next season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High softball saves seemingly lost season with district title

Junior pitcher Lexi Meneely keyed the Mustangs' district title run.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Unit 1003 condominium at 410 S. Palm Ave. has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,975 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 28, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 11-27 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A condominium in Savoy on Palm tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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
During Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020, several residents were rescued by Longboat Key first responders and taken to shelter due to the storm’s flooding.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 27, 2024
New committee gets Longboaters involved in emergency management

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi led the first meeting of a resident committee aimed at a more cohesive emergency management effort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Boaters anchor near Jewfish Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 6, 2024
Jewfish Key files petition for removal from town of Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key must now conduct a feasibility survey to consider the petition for contraction or deannexation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra members Bobby Nunes, Stephanie Bloch and Hugo Bliss pose with Joseph McKenna, president and CEO of the orchestra.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra composes a climate-proof future

The Sarasota Orchestra moves ahead on its new music center as it welcomes a new maestro.

  • Arts + Culture
Knights of Columbus council members march in the 2023 Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 27, 2024
Knights of Columbus sails forward with charitable giving in Lakewood Ranch

The Knights at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church have added an Armed Forces Day Charity Golf Tournament to their schedule.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Some boats were tossed by Hurricane Milton onto the grounds of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2024
Selby Gardens cancels 'Lights at Spooky Point' at Spanish Point

The downtown campus is reopening in phases.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarah Orcutt, a second grade teacher at Freedom Elementary School, loves the book nook she's created in her new classroom. She says the new addition is a fresh start.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2023
Freedom Elementary teachers move into school's new addition

Teachers in the eight new classrooms begin decorating with a blank slate.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sea turtle regulations are among that will be subject to a new fine on Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 5, 2018
Fines approved for Longboat code violations

Fines for breaking town codes could range up to $500 per violation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Unconditional Surrender statue is cleaned.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 18, 2024
Meet the 'invisible' team cleaning Sarasota's sidewalks and statues

Gorilla Kleen staff describe the thankless task of cleaning landmark locations while the city sleeps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The project is on track for completion by the end of the year. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2022
Underground power line construction on track for end-of-year completion

Construction is planned for completion in the fall with the remaining work to be wrapped up by the end of the year, a year earlier than initially expected.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Panka and Sue Tankersley share their Country Club home with visiting Korn Ferry Tour golfers because it is their way of giving back to a sport they love.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2024
Do you have room for Korn Ferry Tour golfers in Lakewood Ranch?

The LECOM Suncoast Classic looks for those willing to host pro golfers during the tournament at Lakewood National.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A neighbor sent snowbird Sue Reese this photo of her condominium at Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 6, 2024
Snowbirds returning to a vastly different Longboat Key

Although Longboat was left in destruction after the two hurricanes, snowbirds are preparing to make the most of the season on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cary Spicuzza has owned the Hob Nob Drive In since 1991.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 15, 2024
Hob Nob officially closes after 67 years in Sarasota

Co-owner Cary Spicuzza cites several reasons for Hob Nob Drive In's closure, including the post-pandemic economy. But a forthcoming food truck could keep the brand alive.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Firefighter Paramedic Tirso Guerrero shows guests the new Hurst Jaws of Life.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 20, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue holds first post-pandemic open house

Residents spent the afternoon learning about the department and watching medical response demonstrations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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