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Longboat Key Turtle Watch members presented a nearly $12,000 donation to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to support rehabilitating sea turtles like Ellie, one of the current residents.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 7, 2025
Turtle watch contributes nearly $12K to Mote

The Longboat environmental group gifted Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium funds to support sea turtle conservation and education programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The subaqueous wastewater pipeline was damaged by corrosion from resting against a log or tree stump, spilling about 11 million gallons of sewage before being repaired, according to a Longboat Key permit support document.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 27, 2025
Design nearly complete for replacement of ruptured sewage line

Longboat Key needs to replace a 50-year-old metal sewage line with a plastic pipe that will travel under Sarasota Bay to a Manatee County treatment center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jason Bond and his mother, Donna DeLuca, have been hard at work renovating the space for the new Longboat Key Provisions, the latest addition to The Centre Shops.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 15, 2025
Newest addition to The Centre Shops offers sophisticated picnic supplies

Longboat Key Provisions is set to host a grand opening Dec. 19, showcasing its high-quality picnic blankets, charcuterie, snacks and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
J. Paul Nicholas and David Cantor star in "A Tailor Near Me" at Florida Studio Theatre through Feb. 15.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 1-7

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Director Allen Parsons (left), Public Works Director Charlie Mopps (center) and Town Manager Howard Tipton answered questions from the community at the monthly “Let’s Talk Longboat” meeting at the Bayfront Park recreation center Tuesday, Oct. 14.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 19, 2025
Streetlights to illuminate Longboat's main road

An update on the Buccaneer Restaurant, the town's stance on chain businesses and updates on light fixture installations were topics of an informal town meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 4311 Bay Shore Road was built in 1925 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,177 square feet of living area. The second property was built in 1925 and has one bedroom, one-and-a-half baths and 856 square feet of living area. They sold for $3.27 million in 2019.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 22, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 5-9 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale on Bay Shore Road tops the week’s sales at $5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Under the leadership of Steven Phillips, Via Nova Chorale merged with Choral Artists of Sarasota.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 4, 2025
Via Nova Chorale finds a new way following its merger with Choral Artists

Under the leadership of Steven Phillips, the organization has emerged as Sarasota's second largest choral group.

  • Arts + Culture
Bradenton Area EDC names interim CEO
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 17, 2026
Bradenton Area EDC names interim CEO

The appointment of an interim CEO — Fawley Bryant Architecture COO and Partner Amanda Parrish — comes after the former leader of the organization retired.

  • East County
  • Business
The “A Valentine’s Comedy Night” fundraiser will benefit Harbor 58, Foster the Family, and Bring on the Ministry. Harbor 58 broke ground on its new housing development for teens aging out of foster care in November.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 10, 2025
Harbor58 breaks ground on $4.5 million housing project in Manatee County

The East County nonprofit supports young adults who have aged out of foster care.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the proposed Motorhaus Storage at 1087 N. Orange Ave.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 26, 2025
Developer applies for vacation of right of way near Laurel Park

Plans are to build a 10-story residential project at Ringling Boulevard and Osprey Avenue near historic downtown section of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Citrus County woman held in shooting death of Manatee man
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 18, 2025
Citrus County woman held in shooting death of Manatee man

The local victim was the woman's ex-husband, but a second ex-husband also was found dead in Tampa.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Tyler Burke ("Turbo Tyler") enters the Globe of Death during the 2024 edition of Thunder by the Bay
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2025
Classic sounds headline 2026 Thunder by the Bay

Night Ranger and .38 Special top the music acts for the February fundraiser at Sarasota County Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This rendering offers a glimpse of the multi-building concept for the new high school slated for the corner of Rangeland Parkway and Post Boulevard.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 7, 2025
Plans for a second high school in Lakewood Ranch debated due to traffic

Some Manatee County commissioners argued that Lorraine Road should be widened before adding more traffic to the area.

  • East County
  • Schools
J. Paul Nicholas and David Cantor star in "A Tailor Near Me" at Florida Studio Theatre through Feb. 15.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 18, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's 'A Tailor Near Me' stitches threads of friendship and art

An altered suit leads to altered lives in the regional premiere of Michael Tucker's play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Anti Aging & Ketamine Center |
  • November 20, 2025
Restoring Vitality to Patients with Hormone Replacement Therapy

How one clinic is restoring lives with Bioidentical Hormone Therapy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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The home at 3544 San Remo Terrace was built in 1971 and has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,710 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 15, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Sandy Hook Road South tops the week's sales at $10.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Paul Nicholas and David Cantor form an unlikely friendship in Florida Studio Theatre's "A Tailor Near Me."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 11-17

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Charlie Shachat, a co-founder of the Foolishly Festive Christmas Parade, decided to be part of the show for the "Jaws" 50th anniversary.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 19, 2025
Esplanade continues tradition of being 'foolishly festive' for parade

This year's Foolishly Festive Christmas Parade was the original organizers' "swan song," who hope new blood will take on the parade and keep the Christmas spirit alive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Tennis Center held an event welcoming back seasonal residents Tuesday, Nov. 11. A tennis clinic demonstration was held, food was served and music played as Longboaters mixed and mingled on a chilly Tuesday afternoon.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 12, 2025
Longboat Key Tennis Center hosts chilly event for snowbirds

More than 50 returning visitors show up in sub-60 temperatures to attend the Tennis Center 2025 welcome back event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • November 26, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Lotsa Lobster

Stop by Lotsa Lobster today or call (941) 918-2529-(CLAW) with any questions or comments.

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