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Mark Kerr of Public Works explains how department's boat is used.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
Session on Longboat's Public Works educates residents

Public Works keeps Longboat humming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Investment Advisory Committee met Oct. 11, at Town Hall, to discuss how to fund pension liabilities now that the general employees and firefighters pension plans are frozen.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2013
Town seeks to pay down debt

Town officials want to pay off pension debt totaling more than $25 million through its annual budgeting process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy's Rhegan Duncombe smiles as she accepts her diploma from Deb Otey, the head of school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 19, 2023
Out-of-Door Academy graduates say goodbye to their 'home'

The 2023 graduates are ready to turn their tassels and take on next adventure.

  • East County
  • Schools
A contract negotiation session between the town and its Fire Rescue Department union representatives was held May 10 at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2011
Firefighter contract agreement tentative

The town will still count overtime and sick leave as a final pension payout in a fire department contract that expires on Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photographs by Karen Arango adorn the walls.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 21, 2023
Library exhibition celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

The exhibition showcased a diverse range of styles, mediums and subject matter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police awaken residents in response to false kidnapping call
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2023
Police awaken residents in response to false kidnapping call

Officers surrounded a home during an early morning raid before determining the 911 call was fake. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jeffrey Kahane, music director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will perform, conduct and teach.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 7, 2023
2023 Sarasota Music Festival devotes its program to storytelling

Under music director Jeffrey Kahane, the festival realizes a dream deferred.

  • Arts + Culture
Temple Beth Sholom raised funds to purchase a mobile ICU for Israeli ambulance service Magen David Adom.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2024
Sarasota synagogue buys vehicle for Israeli ambulance service

Temple Beth Sholom raised $300,000 in three weeks to purchase a replacement vehicle to aid in the war with Hamas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophomore Max Munroe has been pitching for The Out-of-Door Academy since he was in the eighth grade.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2016
Sophomore pitcher has control of his destiny

The Out-of-Door Academy student was the only Florida pitcher named to the 15U Perfect Game All-American team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cars leaving Creekwood Crossing on 52nd Place East turn left to head to State Road 70. Traffic on Creekwood Bouelvard has made that left turn dangerous and has backed up traffic.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 23, 2022
Manatee County goes forward with roundabout project on Creekwood Boulevard

Motorists will be forced to turn right out of Creekwood Crossings on 52nd Place East to use a traffic circle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Verinder |
  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota hospital CEO urges vaccinations after losing father-in-law to COVID-19

Loss of a relative galvanizes need for action.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rockin' Lobster co-chairs are Bob and Laurin Ripley and Board Member Rebecca Lieberher and her husband Philip, who took a moment to share a photo with Board Chair Brock Leach.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 5, 2023
Guests enjoy New England's finest at Rockin' Lobster

The 11th annual event served up sand, a beautiful sunset and fireside s'mores.

  • Black Tie
The Unit M-908 L’Ambiance condominium has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 1, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 15-19 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance tops the week's sales at $5.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Crossing guards were employed earlier this year during an art show in St. Armands Circle.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2020
Beach, dining restrictions prompt end to crossing guard plan

Sarasota, Longboat and FDOT agree to drop idea because of traffic drop-off.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At 110,000 square feet, the new Mote Science Education Aquarium will double the size of its current facility. (Rendering courtesy of Mote Science Education Aquarium)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2022
County finalizes $100 sale of land near UTC for Mote aquarium

Tucked away near Longboat Key for four decades, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium wins unanimous County Commission approval for conveyance of land for new site at UTC.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 29, 2017
Let the campaigns begin for Longboat Commission

Now that qualification season is over, here's a recap of the Longboat Town Commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cellist Steve Kramer and violinist Levi Mitze-Circiumaru
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 8, 2024
Award-winning concert cellist plays at The Education Center

Cellist Steve Kramer and Levi Mitze-Circiumaru, renowned violinist, perform a classical music concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Berry plays at The Bay Park in December 2023.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 28, 2024
Sarasota rock band creates music out of trash

The Garbage-Men promote sustainability and recycling through musical instruments of their own creation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cabana Inn may finally have an opening to redevelopment. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Cabana Inn seeks benefits of new code

The site of the Cabana Inn is serving as a real-world example of how form-based code could impact development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2023
New grocery store, residences transform upper Main Street

Downtown redevelopment is moving eastward with residential and mixed-use developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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