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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Cover story: Lively Exchange

In a home exchange, two parties agree to swap residences for vacation. Longboat Key residents who have tried it say it's a great way to save money and experience a new culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At night, marine animals will be "swimming" around the outside walls of the building. Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 14, 2018
Mote’s big move: What does it mean for Longboat?

Longboat officials and residents weigh in on what Mote’s new aquarium announcement means for the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 27, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Two-wheeled early-bird gets to work

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Police Department volunteers, led by Sgt. Bruce King, packed four trailers and two semi-trucks with donated supplies to bring to the Florida Keys.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota's hurricane heroes pitch in to help

Irma's wind's had barely settled, and the Sarasota community was already lending a hand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christos Nicholoudis and Lacey Knispel share a tender moment in Sarasota Players' "The Wedding Singer."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 2-8

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The property proposed includes eight units and 38 parking spaces. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2022
Longboat approves initial requests to build on long-empty land

The condo project is proposed for land that was once owned by Mote Scientific Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans celebrate with supporters Tuesday night at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort after being re-elected.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2013
'We Won 'Em All!'

Gans narrowly beats Pastor by 27 votes. Brown and Younger retain seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Persson: Longboat Key town attorney for 22 years
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2012
Our View: All 22 years are what count

Give Longboat Key Town Attorney David Persson credit. He submitted and announced his resignation Monday honorably, with dignity and integrity and as a gentleman. Frankly, we would not have expected otherwise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Dan Clermont

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Turtle nesting numbers crawl downward as season wraps

Various factors could lead to a decrease in nests. Whether it's just the pattern of turtle nesting, red tide or predators, such as coyotes, turtles still produced a decent amount of nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 24, 2015
OUR VIEW | how to address the noise

Inform the revelers. If they know they can be fined or jailed, they’ll change their behavior.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans celebrate with supporters Tuesday night at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort after being re-elected.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2013
Year in Review: March 2013, 'We Won 'Em All!'

Gans narrowly beats Pastor by 27 votes. Brown and Younger retain seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Last month, Longboat Key Turtle Watch Vice President Cyndi Seamon met with Longboat Key Town Projects Manager Charlie Mopps to discuss improvements to the North Shore beach entrance. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 29, 2021
Longboat Key to hold public meetings on its new sea turtle protections

The town is planning to hold meetings to discuss changes beachfront property owners will need to make.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The vacant property at 1715 N. Tamiami Trail stands between the U.S. 41 and The Strand condominiums to the rear.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 24, 2025
North Tamiami Trail apartment plan denied

Sarasota city commissioners side with residents of The Strand to nix the long-delayed plans to build 58 apartments on the 1700 block of North Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 5, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Step out in 2025 with these Sarasota arts events
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 1, 2025
Step out in 2025 with these Sarasota arts events

From "Funny Girl" to "Figaro," here are eight shows that you won't want to miss in the new year.

  • Arts + Culture
Haley K. Clay, Andrew Leggieri and Russell Mernagh star in Florida Studio Theatre's ode to contemporary crooners, "Feeling Good."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 7, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Feeling Good' cabaret croons with a smooth groove

A talented trio of young singers brings brio to Rat Pack favorites and Michael Bublé originals.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota County residents fill sandbags at Ed Smith Stadium ahead of Hurricane Ian.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2023
Sandbag locations open in Sarasota County for Idalia

Evacuation centers will open Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 18, 2021
LaVerne Stellas nee Tountas

LaVerne Stellas nee Tountas, age 92, of Northfield, IL.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A bare-eyed cockatoo pecks at pumpkin seeds.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 26, 2021
Save Our Seabirds get birds into Halloween spirit

The season for everything pumpkin applies to birds, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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