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Retiring SPARCC board members Lisa Walsh, Jean Gay, Mary Ann Robinson and Derek Billib were honored at the Celebrating Legacies reception Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Mahoney Residence.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Celebrating legacies; Shoe divas; Tidbits and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
The Toasted Yolk Cafe is at 6562 University Pkwy., Suite 150.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 10, 2025
Toasted Yolk Cafe opens in Lakewood Ranch

The breakfast and lunch cafe opened its doors in the Center Point development on University Parkway.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Runners start off on the course.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 9, 2025
Run club at local craft beer bar grows to hundreds in size

99 Bottles' Run Club has become a fitness and social hangout for the local community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle members Lauren Hirsch, Cinda Krouk, Barbara Najmy, Jennifer Alokeh and Joy Stone sit in front of their record haul of 550 pairs of sneakers donated to The Twig.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 22, 2025
Lake Club Women's Giving Circle proves its sneaker drive is a great fit

The Lakewood Ranch group collects 550 pairs of new sneakers to benefit The Twig.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 10, 2010
Lincoln: Between build or bust

Robert Lincoln is a trusted backer of developers and their legal rights throughout the Gulf Coast. He even despises Hometown Democracy. But for Longboat Key, he's the man standing between build or bust.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Man of vision

The former chief of the company that developed much of Longboat Key says he has hope for the island to fulfill Arvida's vision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • September 10, 2012
TWIS Travel is here to hook you up with Delray Beach hotspots

TWIS Travel is here to hook you up with Delray Beach hotspots

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Pine Avenue Restoration project partner Ed Chiles strolls to the Pine Avenue business district for a cup of coffee on most mornings. He believes that the revitalized district could become a model for Longboat Key's business districts.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 23, 2011
Road to Redevelopment

Since 2008, Anna Maria's Pine Avenue has been undergoing a transformation. Restoration project partner Ed Chiles thinks the development could offer a model for Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 18-24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 19, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Dogs and cats in all the wrong places

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Creg Sclavi (Ted) and Marc Bitler (Kevin) star in Dog Days Theater’s “Harbor.” Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 13, 2019
Dog Days Theatre’s 'Harbor' puts the 'fun' in dysfunctional family

A dream team of actors take on this sitcom-style play that quickly changes tones when one character reveals a secret.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Hunter McGrath, 6, Makayla Thompson, 6, Erin Noe, 7, Jayden French, 5, at last year's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 19, 2016
Your Calendar: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kelly Shrout, one of the main coordinators of the Friendship Garden at Longboat Island Chapel, takes a look at one of the butterfly plants in the garden. Volunteers recently helped spruce up the community garden that holds the memories of many residents who have contributed to rebuilding since hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 14, 2026
New year brings renewal to Friendship Garden

The overseer of the community garden at Longboat Island Chapel shared her pride in seeing it flourish post hurricane with residents' support.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
My Green Buildings co-founder Steve Ellis
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Think Green winner: My Green Buildings LLC

My Green Buildings LLC received the Think Green Award at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The service at Christ Church was live streamed on March 15 and will be for the foreseeable future.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2020
Longboaters make adjustments

Residents, businesses and town leaders gear up to face coronavirus' changes and challenges.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 29, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Something fishy's going on here

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Blind Willy makes his way into the sea grapes. Photo courtesy of Terri Driver.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 2, 2022
Longboat gopher tortoises recognized with proclamation

At least one tortoise has been living mid-Key for about 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
FOR FRONT PAGE Andrew Novak (23 under par) won the 2020 Suncoast Classic by one stroke over John Chin.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Reigning Suncoast Classic champ is ready for his second chance

Andrew Novak will attempt to repeat his performance this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Devin McDermott
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2011
FULL STORY: Lakewood Ranch runner named Heisman finalist

Senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nov. 10. The winner will be announced Dec. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
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