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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 15, 2022
The Paradise Center hosts pickleball classes

About 25 attendees came to the second class taught by enthusiasts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Estella Villegas front and center with Mariachi Contemporaneo. The band plays every other Wednesday for now, weekly during peak season.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 29, 2022
Mexican restaurant opens on Longboat Key

It took owners 16 months to open La Villa Mexican Grill. Now it's open and serving up authentic Mexican dishes, margaritas and mariachi.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Boaters were gathered on the sand spit of Greer Island on May 14.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2022
Longboat Key hopes line in the sand will solve boating problem

The establishment of a public beach swim area can keep vessel operators from beaching near homes or a sensitive lagoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble founder and conductor Joe Miller will lead the group into its Thanksgiving Concert on Nov. 27 at Peace Presbyterian in Lakewood Ranch. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble begins its concert season

Peace Presbyterian will host the ensemble's Thanksgiving Concert on Nov. 27.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 28, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble on the water

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Police Chief George Turner brings previous accreditation experience to the department.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 14, 2023
Longboat police department enters review process for accreditation

The department is on track to earn the status, a certification of law enforcement standards and professionalism, in less than two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emily Yu assists Eric and Adrienne Brady with their devices.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 1, 2015
UTC offers East County children windows to explore technology

The Hour of Code event, held at The Mall at University Town Center (UTC), offered a one-hour interactive forum to teach computer basics to youth ages 8 to 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Café L'Europe opened in 1973. Submitted
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 27, 2022
Café L’Europe announces new ownership

Ron and Julie Milton have agreed to sell Café L’Europe to John and Amanda Horne.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rumble officially opened its new U.S. corporate headquarters Feb. 27.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2023
YouTube competitor opens new Longboat Key headquarters

In a rare interview, Rumble CEO talks about tech companies, freedom of speech principles and the YouTube competitor’s growth track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Tina Panagiotopoulos and Manny Ninos have known each other since 1982 when they met in Massachusetts.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2021
Tina's Beauty Salon to close at the end of August

Tina's Beauty Salon has been open since 1987. Tina Panagiotopoulos will move to a new salon while barber Manny Ninos says he's retiring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Woman's Exchange officials have said the shop's future on Orange Avenue would be question if the plans for expansion were not approved.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2016
Commission rejects proposed Woman’s Exchange expansion

After an extended appeal from Laurel Park residents who argued the project clashed with its surroundings, the city reversed staff’s approval of plans to expand the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tightening the rock groin protects sand placed on the barrier island's beaches for a longer period of time.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 13, 2023
Longboat still waiting on New Pass groin permits

The project to keep sand from slipping through the rocky structure is the final portion of town's latest beach renourishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Indigo Girls Emily Saliers and Amy Ray star in "It's Only Life After All" and will receive the Maestro Award at the Sarasota Film Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 20, 2023
Sarasota Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Indigo Girls' Amy Ray and Emily Saliers and "Angel" star Roma Downey will be honored and attend the festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 30, 2010
Key Club project approved

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project by a 6-1 vote Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
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County doesn't object to term-limits case request; Residents warned about seasonal scams; County offering discounts on classes

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  • By Badger Bob's Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
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The city has not discussed future plans for the pavilion, though residents have pushed to keep the property low-key and under city control.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2019
City hits reset on Lido pavilion redevelopment

The city will pay more than $206,000 to part ways with a private group selected to operate the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city approved a lease that will allow a private operator to manage the Lido pavilion for up to 30 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2017
City approves controversial Lido pavilion lease deal

Despite opposition from Lido Key residents, the city approved a plan for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion that includes the operation of a restaurant and Tiki bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission held its retreat Monday at the Seaplace Association.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and a Sarasota County-operated library on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Lieutenant Bryan Carr watches over two boys as they practice CPR on a dummy. (Courtesy of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 10, 2019
Longboat Fire Department offers free CPR, AED training to public

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department has provided the training for about 2,000 people over the past few years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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