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Bayfront Park’s recreation center is expected to get a new roof in the next budget cycle, an accelerated budget line item based on the needs of the building.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 27, 2022
Longboat Key's capital budget lines up big-ticket items

Long-term spending and funding sources have their own place in Longboat budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A roundabout was added to GreyHawk Boulevard and Pope Road in 2021.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 5, 2023
FDOT encouraged by lack of negative feedback on SR 64 roundabouts

Two roundabouts have been added in the Lakewood Ranch area with another on the way.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 23, 2023
Officer rescues Chihuahua from Sarasota Bay

A Chihuahua named Tinkerbell fell overboard Friday night near the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2023
Rate hike proposed for fire protection assessments

Public meetings are scheduled this month to discuss the proposed 15% ad valorem hike for fiscal year 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town leaders are ready to proceed with basic improvements to the Town Center land.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 2, 2019
Longboat's Town Center: The path forward

While work proceeds on a village green site on the town's 4.8 acres, leaders begin the process of figuring out what residents want to come next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At the Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key "Go for a Cure" Tournament there was a helicopter drop to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 29, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key putts for a cure

Key-Niners and Eighteen-holers hosted their annual Go for a Cure tournament to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bonnie Chiseling, Paula Norwood, Barbara Eisenberg and Debbie Rand
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 13, 2023
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key holds festive tournament

The Frosty Frolic was full of holiday spirit with groups dressed up as Elvis Presley in "Blue Christmas," festive flamingos and candy canes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jackie Tamminga listens to tips before her first lesson from Ashlie Osburg at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 16, 2023
New Sirius Day Spa director saddles up for polo lesson

A lesson at the Sarasota Polo Club welcomes Jackie Tamminga to the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Master Max Yan leads his class.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2022
Longboat Key: 2022 in review

In a year preceded by a lot of weirdness on Longboat Key, 2022 looks pretty normal in comparison.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fernando and Betsy Traba are poised to play as part of the Sarasota Orchestra's "Be Mine" program.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 4, 2022
Trabas build life out of love for music and each other

Forget love at first sight. For Sarasota Orchestra couple Betsy and Fernando Traba, it was more like love at first sound.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 12, 2019
County decides to slow down, reconsider future plans for SCAT

Following several hours' worth of debate and public comment, county commissioners have agreed to revisit options for public transit in a future workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boaters anchor near Jewfish Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 6, 2024
Jewfish Key files petition for removal from town of Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key must now conduct a feasibility survey to consider the petition for contraction or deannexation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diane McCathy, Mary Ann Tomlinson, Linda Olsen and Marilyn Davol
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 28, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Women’s Guild welcomes new members

The new Women’s Guild members attended a luncheon to mingle with board members and learn more about the group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Stuart Altshuler had his first day with Temple Beth Sholom on July 1.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 13, 2021
Temple Beth Sholom welcomes Altshuler as new rabbi

The rabbi plans to bring in thoughtful discussions and speakers to the synagogue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
8 must-see Sarasota arts events in 2024
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 3, 2024
8 must-see Sarasota arts events in 2024

The arts are alive and well in Sarasota’s vibrant cultural scene, and 2024 has the potential to be a record-breaking year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 29, 2022
Lakewood Ranch area digs out after Hurricane Ian

Myakka City suffered the most damage in the East County area with severe flooding.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2023
Sarasota Police Department to hold school supplies drive

'Pack the Patrol Car' runs from July 19 through Aug. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Workers have installed equipment pads and conduit on Sloop Drive in the southern end of Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 24, 2020
Utility work heads off GMD and into neighborhoods

Underground project enters a new phase as workers begin installing underground conduit on side streets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale needed direction from the Town Commission Monday night on signs placed in government rights-of-way.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2015
Key’s sign code open to all applicants

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says you can’t regulate the content of signs forced the town Monday night to loosen restrictions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yard House General Manager Richard Sauceda shows off his restaurant's huge beer cooler. Yard House opens April 2 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 30, 2023
Yard House brings 110 beer taps, diverse food menu to Sarasota

The new restaurant at University Town Center will open its doors on Sunday, April 2.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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