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Six kittens that were born on Longboat Key are in need of a loving home. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 3, 2013
Socialized feral kittens seek loving home

Six kittens rescued on Longboat Key are now 11 weeks old and available for adoption.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ina Jaffe will deliver the Keynote Dinner Speech at the Conference for Positive Aging Tuesday, Feb. 11.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 6, 2014
Ina Jaffe to speak at Conference for Positive Aging

Jaffe will present Continuous Inspiration at Dinner with Ina Jaffe Tuesday, Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2021
East County weather page photo: December 2

Christine Rossi captured this family of sandhill cranes doing their rendition of The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Turtle Watch reported the first hatch of the 2025 season in a post on June 28.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 2, 2025
Turtle hatch begins on Longboat Key

Longboat Key Turtle Watch reported the first hatch in a post on June 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beach University environmental classes return for 17th year
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2024
Beach University environmental classes return for 17th year

The monthlong education series is held each Thursday in March at Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sue Wertman from Christ Church of Longboat Key, Britney Vela, pantry manager at Our Daily Bread, and Mark McLaughlin, board president of Our Daily Bread of Bradenton.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 10, 2025
Christ Church blown away by donations

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted its most successful food and diaper collection to date for Our Daily Bread.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beverly Sutton introduces Santa Claus, who made an appearance at the Reading Buddies Christmas party on Dec. 11 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 18, 2025
Christ Church Reading Buddies celebrate Christmas

Children enjoyed cake, presents, a reading hour and an appearance from Santa Claus at the Christmas party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 30, 2021
Tim Reynolds headlines concert at Nathan Benderson Park

Tim Reynolds of Dave Matthews Band fame comes to Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
Mote Ranch's Robert Timm and Lakewood Ranch's Joseph Dunn dress as royalty. "I dress like this every day," Timm says with a smile.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 27, 2022
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee hosts Tropical Nights — A Royal Affair

Lakewood Ranch fundraiser a crowning achievement during Meals on Wheels Plus' 50th year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup: Week three
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2022
High school football roundup: Week three

A pair of local rivalry games — Sarasota at Booker and Braden River at Lakewood Ranch — highlighted the slate. One was a rout while the other came down to the final seconds.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2010
Town prepares for election

Voting machines passed logistical testing and will be sent to Town Hall Thursday, Jan. 14 for early voting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Michel began working for the Key Club Oct. 4, 1982 — its first day of operation.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2012
Longtime Key Club chef concierge Barbara Michel dies

Barbara Michel was the Key Club's concierge from its opening in 1982 until 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2011
Commission to discuss budget today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss the town's budget at a workshop meeting and regular commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tyler Michael Lennox was born to Aberdeen residents Laura Eslinger-Lennox and Michael Lennox at 1:23 p.m. Aug. 9, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Birth Announcements 08.25.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Bullock has been deputy administrator of Sarasota County since 1997.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2011
Bullock signs contract with $180K salary for consideration

The agreement signed by David Bullock for the Longboat Key Town Commission to consider includes an annual salary of $180,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lillette Jenkins Wisner. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2012
Scene & Heard

Once upon a time, I tweeted during a show; All that jazz

  • Arts + Culture
Design & Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 6, 2013
Feb. 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design & Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider; SMR secures use of Viking unit; Sarasota considers changes to its 2050 growth plan; SMA performs for Town Hall Lecture Series; Brass Tacks: Maestro Andrew Lane

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
Bulletin Board

Cardinal Mooney Walk-a-Thon; National Anthem; VPA Auditions; Mr. Roboto

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2020
Teachers, staff surprise graduating Pirates with celebration

Braden River High School congratulate seniors picking up caps and gowns.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kennedy Cameron, 15, performs with the Sailor Circus Academy in Sarasota.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 14, 2018
Circus serves up fun at Sarasota mall

Mall at UTC hosts circus-themed summer fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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