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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 9, 2013
Cell tower looms over talk about telecommunications

A discussion of Comprehensive Plan amendments again turns into a debate about cellular reception and towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Beginning to End Interiors | B2End |
  • February 20, 2025
Are You Truly Ready for Your Remodeling Project?

“We’re here to help our clients navigate the often overwhelming maze of design and renovation decisions,” says Alan Gravley. “There are more misconceptions out there than you might think.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 10, 2025
Water and sewer fee increases considered on Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key considers simplifying the process to raise fees to keep up with rising costs of hookups for the services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 17, 2023
False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund

A man was falsely accused by grocery store employees of stealing bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Town Manager Tom Harmer
  • By Tom Harmer |
  • September 1, 2022
Longboat Key Town Manager Brief, September

Tom Harmer discusses what's new around town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The grassy lot adjacent to Siesta Key is used for parking during the Siesta Key Crystal Classic and serves as a source of revenue for its budget.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2012
Crystal Classic organizers prep for future

The committee planning the fall sandsculpting competition on Siesta will implement changes this year to bolster the event for the future.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
District considers policy change

The proposed policy would prevent Manatee teachers from posting negative comments about the district, students or employees on social-networking sites.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
News Briefs

Feb. 21 deadline to register for town election; Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests former Key resident; Commission appoints board members; Pet licenses available at Alicia's Grooming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2011
P&Z subcommittee makes a (vision) statement

Over the summer, the Longboat Key Town Commission adopted the vision and mission statements and core values developed by the Planning & Zoning Vision Subcommittee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Currently, Longboat Key visitors cannot stay at an island hotel like the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Hotel for more than 30 days.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2011
P&Z promotes tourism stays

Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board is willing to allow visitors to rent a tourism unit on Longboat Key for longer than 30 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 18, 2011
Business Observer

Eager Beaver Car Wash wins community award; Carson elected to U.S. Green Building Council; New College recognized in Princeton's top colleges list; Community Foundation awards financial aid; YMCA selected to receive grant for Hispanic program

  • Sarasota
  • News
While some facilities on Longboat Ke have reopened, the town remains under a state of emergency. Town Hall is still closed to walk in visits, but appointments, calls and emails are accepted.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2020
What's left to reopen in Longboat Key?

Many of the outdoor facilities at Bayfront Park reopened on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michelle Giannico (left) wore her mask as she paid for her clothing at Longboat Resort Wear. Store owner Harvinder Mahesh Mirchandani (right) also wore a mask.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 25, 2020
Mask policy renewal gets a vote Monday

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to vote on whether to renew the town's mandatory mask policy on Aug. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Aug. 10, the larger of the two Whitney cottages was moved to its new location, a 0.44 acre plot at 521 Broadway St. The smaller cottage followed on Tuesday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key arts center cottages find a new home

Fundraising continues to transform two buildings into a permanent base for Longboat Key Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Trump invests in Colony

Donald Trump invests in Colony

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Information Technology specialist Barry Gaines and MIS Director Kathi Pletzke look at financial data using the town's new fiscal transparency tool. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
Transparency tool shows public the bottom line

Attention, budget hawks: You can scrutinize town spending in greater detail than ever with just a few clicks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The best view of the boat race will be from Lido Beach. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Grand Prix Festival

The Fourth of July weekend festivities continue with a jam-packed schedule of events for the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Conference Chair Katherine De Young shows off a winning image. She created the photo using mannequin heads. It was featured in the 2019 "Embracing our Differences" exhibit in Sarasota.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 11, 2026
Manatee Technical College to host photography conference

The conference will feature 30 award-winning photographers and the latest photography equipment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A floating day dock has been built along the refurbished south seawall in the 10th Street boat basin as part of The Bay park Phase 2.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 12, 2026
Day dock fees at The Bay regarded as at the 'lower end'

At $2 per hour with a five-hour limit, Sarasota's parking general manager says fees to tie off a boat at the 10th Street boat basin compare favorably to others in the central Gulf Coast region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grace Dean. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2021
Birthday surprise for Tara Elementary student

Tara kindergartner surprises friend on here birthday while she's home quarantining.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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