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Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon reviews rentals on Longboat Key on a popular rental website to make sure they are not violating the town’s rental ordinance.  (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Code officer cracks down on rental violations

Property owners seeking to rent Longboat Key homes for less than 30 days will be receiving a call from the town’s code enforcement officer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The historic McAlpin House at 1530 Cross Street occupies a key parcel in the redevelopment plans of Orange Pineapple LLC for a 3.1-acre site in downtown.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 9, 2024
City of Sarasota approves demolition permit for historic house

A developer pledges that the destruction of the McAlpin House will be the last resort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein will be part of a panel discussion at an arts open house at FSU Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 9.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 26, 2024
Asolo Rep's 2024-25 season includes Ken Ludwig world premiere

Josh Rhodes will return to Asolo Repertory Theatre to direct "Jesus Christ Superstar."

  • Arts + Culture
Madeline Anderson, Kashante Mays, Siedii Courage Neufville, Kathyrn Raney, Jake Turner, Elizabeth Loyer and Wilma Davidson
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 16, 2024
Local nonprofit awards high schoolers for contributions to the arts

The Sarasota branch of the National League of American Pen Women held its annual Launching Leaders luncheon to celebrate student artists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Greysun Gross-Hendel tests the power of the water hose.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 16, 2024
Families tour new Longboat Key Fire Rescue facility

A Longboat parents group spent the morning at Fire Station 92 for a hands-on learning experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 7, 2017
Ringling circle members enjoy exhibition preview and dinner

Some of the museum’s top donors got a sneak peak of the two latest exhibits, Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes and Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch's Grayson Yost and Logan Koehler love participating in the Pinewood Derby. They came up with the theme and design of their cars.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Cub Scouts prepare for annual Pinewood Derby

The top three winners from six dens will participate in the Manatee District Pinewood Derby.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Troche will be sworn in during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday at SPD headquarters.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 5, 2023
'Chat with the Chief': SPD's Troche starts a podcast

The new podcast with Police Chief Rex Troche will share unknown stories of department activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota shooter Mary Tucker, here competing with the University of Kentucky, will participate in three Rifle events at the Tokyo Olympics. Photo courtesy NCAA Photos.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 7, 2021
Sarasota Olympic shooter's specialty, explained

A breakdown of the Olympic sport kicking off the games, plus news on another Sarasotan headed to Tokyo — in a management capacity.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In awe of the Ora
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • January 24, 2024
In awe of the Ora

Taking a gamble on the lack of event space in Sarasota, the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee seems to have a winning bet with its new venue, the Ora.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This Esplanade home at 13819 Palazzo Terrace sold for $1.8 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,665 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 4, 2024
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch-area sales at $2.56 million

Seven East County homes sell for more than $1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Emergency Operations Center handles an average of 800 emergency 911 calls per day.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 24, 2024
Despite concerns, Longboat's nonemergency dispatch remains off-Key

After a discussion at the Town Commission workshop, emergency center personnel and town officials said education would be key in navigating resident concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All of the tennis center courts are being used for the tournament.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 29, 2023
20th Longboat Key tennis tournament attracts players countrywide

The Senior Men’s United States Tennis Association Tournament will be played from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 and is dubbed one of the "Triple Crown" Florida tournaments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation is in the study phase of improvements to the Little Ringling Bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2024
Little Ringling Bridge public hearing planned

The Florida Department of Transportation will present project alternatives and seek public input on March 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Unit 1801 condominium at Tower Residences has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 5,251 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for May 27-31 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A Tower Residences condo tops the week's sales at $7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Denis Jones and Abigail Hite are seniors at Southeast High, attending the Bradenton school for its IB program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area swimmers follow similar paths toward their goals

Abigail Hite and Denis Jones, both state medal contenders, chose Southeast High for their journey.

  • East County
  • Sports
There are about 7,000 full-time residents in Longboat Key, of which about 69% are older than 65.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2021
More than 2,100 Longboaters vaccinated

About 2,153 people from Longboat Key’s 34228 ZIP code have received the vaccine, according to Florida Department of Health data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Turtle hatchlings instinctively head toward light from the beach.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 30, 2019
Court upholds Longboat's fine against resort operator over turtle rules

Code enforcement action levied $3,000 fine against Zota Beach Resort in the deaths of 15 turtle hatchlings in hot tub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Ray Turner emcees the celebration ceremony for the Crooked River Ranch on March 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2024
Are Manatee County commissioners really interested in the environment?

Crooked River Ranch acquisition is a step in the right direction for the county.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jessie Ochsendorf, a 7th grader at Pine View School and winner of Best In Show Quotation, and artist Michael White
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 22, 2024
Sarasota welcomes Embracing Our Differences art exhibit

There were more than 16,000 submissions this year. Judges' selections are on display through April 14 at Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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