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The Longboat Key Town Commission met on March 23. It will be the last in-person meeting the commission has for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 2, 2020
How to watch, participate in Monday’s virtual Longboat Key Town Commission meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission is meeting electronically to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Greg Para with his birds Rocky and Chico
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Fish Fry

Save Our Seabirds and The Old Salty Dog restaurant collaborated for a fundraising fish fry Saturday, Oct. 20. Funds from the event will benefit the Wild Bird Learning Center and the ongoing maintenance needs of the center. Guests enjoyed viewing all of the center's temporary and permanent bird residents, snacked on fish and enjoyed live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Timothy Ferguson has taught music for 20 years in New York and Florida.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2023
Garden Elementary's Ferguson is Sarasota's top teacher

The music instructor will represent the school district as nominee for the statewide recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube's 17th District covers all of Sarasota and Charlotee counties and some of Lee County.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2023
Sarasota Congressman recovering after 25-foot fall

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube is recovering after a night in the intensive care unit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 10, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: See you on down the road

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Peninsula Sarasota will bring 23 luxury residences to Golden Gate Point.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2023
Construction begins on luxury development Peninsula Sarasota

The condominium complex will bring 23 residences, priced from $2.6 million, to Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Rhett Bogacz leads his Foundation Training class at The Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Chiropractor wants to make Longboaters' lives easier and more enjoyable

Dr. Rhett Bogacz provides accessible chiropractic care at The Paradise Center Medical Suite every Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A law to aid prison reform
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Nastasi |
  • May 10, 2023
A law to aid prison reform

The Legislature unanimously approved legislation that will eliminate jail time for technical probation infractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The future vision for Manatee County includes faster EMS response times.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 3, 2023
Vision for Manatee County includes clean water, faster EMS responses

Staff prepared a presentation for commissioners and citizens on the future vision for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
Armstrong's attorney says settlement is likely

An attorney representing Longboat Key resident Jim Armstrong believes that an agreement could be imminent with the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carolyn Angiolillo is in uniform as an urban park ranger.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 30, 2023
Sarasota resident recalls her time shaping America’s favorite city park

Carolyn Angiolillo formerly served as an urban park ranger in Central Park as well as other New York City parks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The medical alert button worked, but there was no emergency
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 13, 2022
The medical alert button worked, but there was no emergency

Longboat Key police and fire-rescue teams arrived to find nothing wrong. This and more police calls from the island town in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
(Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2022
Getting Away: Oscar Scherer State Park brings all the solitude you need

The Florida state park offers miles of trails, plenty of wildlife and waterways to kayak and snorkel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Howard Millman ad Carolyn Michel's home on St. Armands Key evolved and flourished along with their marriage.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 11, 2022
At Home With: Carolyn Michel and Howard Millman

Their home on St. Armands has long served as centerstage for important fundraisers and social gatherings for artists, performers and the town’s social set.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gary Blake is the owner of Adolfo's Italian Market and Pizzeria in the San Marco Plaza.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch market pays homage to Italian roots

Adolfo's Italian Market and Pizzeria is making its mark at San Marco Plaza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Judi Moore, who runs the Siesta Key lost pet hotline, with Sophie, Reckless and Yogi. Courtesy
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Moore starts lost-pet network

Judi Moore advertises a link to her personal cell phone as the Siesta Key lost pet hotline.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
CreArte Latino leads a workshop called Paint & Fun with Amalia Flores. (courtesy)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 20, 2021
CreArte Latino Cultural Center looks forward to its new home

The center has some milestones coming up in its growth. Artistic director Franco shares insights on its ongoing evolution.

  • Arts + Culture
Nick Bollettieri almost had a sixth sense for coaching.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 6, 2022
Longboat Key tennis pioneer Nick Bollettieri dies

One of the sport's most influential teachers, Bollettieri launched the tennis school at the iconic Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A sampling of books written by Scribes’ members (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 27, 2022
Scribes club prides itself on giving writers good feedback — the kind way

A Lakewood Ranch writers’ club meets twice monthly to critique each other’s work and build lifetime bonds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 10, 2021
Evelyn (Lynn) Sarah Duguid (nee Magill)

It is with unimaginable sadness we announce the passing of Evelyn (Lynn) Sarah Duguid (nee Magill) on December 6 at the age of 96.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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