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Joe McElmeel and Scott Gray stand in front of gifts donated by the Republican Club of Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2020
The nice list: Longboat groups turn up the cheer

Your friends and neighbors helped out a lot during this holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dani Cameron, Paulo Giusti and Marina Elaine
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 17, 2023
Unconventional Evening 2023

Oddities were abound at the Sarasota Art Museum's returning Unconventional Evening fundraiser on Feb. 15.

  • Black Tie
People mingling at Summer Night Out at Whitney Beach Plaza
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 23, 2023
Summer Night Out hosts local shoppers for community bonding

Businesses at Whitney Beach Plaza hosted Longboat residents for food, drinks and shopping.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A sign announcing construction of the second Ritz Carlton Residences tower in The Quay will begin soon.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 11, 2023
Downtown luxury condo supply remains shy of demand

Although more than 600 units are planned or under development in Sarasota, the influx of buyers from across the country, many of them paying cash, still outpaces development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 2.18.16

Commission postpones collecting legal fees from Jaleski; All Angels blesses columbarium; Longboat Pass Bridge closures this week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 7, 2023
Where are the Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipients now?

The Taylor Emmons Scholarship was formed to go its recipients a boost forward in life at the Out-of-Door Academy. Here's how it is doing.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tyler Boyer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Boyer

The Sarasota hurdler is sixth in Class 4A in the 110 meter hurdles (14.82 seconds) as of April 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
With supply chains returning to a semblance of normalcy, new home construction in Sarasota County is adding to the inventory of available homes for purchase.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 22, 2023
Home prices resist post-pandemic decline, say local Realtors

Realtor.com recently ranked Sarasota No. 5 among markets where home prices are declining fastest. But local real estate professionals say the data tells a different story.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents worry the 624 Palm project — and other future developments — are being constructed too close to neighboring properties.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 8, 2018
Downtown residents campaign for building setbacks

As the city ponders new zoning regulations, downtown residents want more space between them and new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cars make their way onto the new southbound on-ramp to Interstate 75 from eastbound State Road 70 on Dec. 3. The ramp opened to traffic on Nov. 10.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 9, 2021
Interstate 75/State Road 70 interchange project near Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Construction on the interchange of Interstate 75 and State Road 75 should be completed in January according to FDOT. Pandemic, weather slowed project from its expected summer 2020 finish.

  • East County
  • News
Samantha Albano (left) and Gabriella Moss (right) are young entrepreneurs who are both driven to succeed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2023
Two high school classmates reunite through their businesses

Samantha Albano and Gabriella Moss met in high school. But they reignited their friendship 10 years later through their businesses in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Business
Trees are down and other damage needs to be repaired at Ted Sperling Park. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2022
Many Sarasota County parks remain closed

Damage assessments are still underway around the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The mangroves open up along the boardwalk to offer waterfront views. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 27, 2022
The best things to do on Longboat for every type of tourist

From marine life to Michelin Star food, Longboat Key has it all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Known by her students as “Miss Maria,” Barringhaus is a Red Cross-certified swimming instructor and the founder of the School of Fish Swimming Lessons.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 16, 2023
Swimming instructor boosts accessibility, enjoyment for all children

Maria Barringhaus was born to swim. Now she shares her passion with everyone she can.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 9, 2022
Volunteers make a clean sweep on Sister Keys

Annual cleanup of the small island adjacent to Longboat Key finds plenty of trash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Cops Corner

Enjoy the best of Summer's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lourdes Capote-Dishaw, a Braden River High School junior, will continue to work with Bobbert during winter break to prepare for the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 15, 2022
Barn doors stay open during FFA students' winter break

Future Farmers of America students return to campus during winter break to care for their animals and prepare for the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
Josh Siegel Jim Nichols, of CORE Construction, and Sheila Boyd, property manager for Ranch Lake Apartments, stand by a wooded area of the property. More than half of the 48-acre property has been left untouched.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 22, 2014
Ranch Lake Apartments near completion

The East County apartment project has begun leasing and will begin moving in residents in March.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
There's still time to show your holiday spirit

There's still time to get into the holiday spirit. The Longboat Observer's judges will finish making their lists of the island's best and brightest decorations for the annual "Light Up the Keys" contest this week and deliver special stocking stuffers to winners Friday, Dec. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview's DJ Johnson has set a goal of 1,500 yards for the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2023
Riverview football rising junior is a rising football star

DJ Johnson will play on both sides of the ball for the Rams this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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