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The complete agenda packet for the June 1, 2020, Longboat Key Town Commission meeting is pictured. The Longboat Observer requested the agenda materials from the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 4, 2020
Longboat Key launches new system for public-records requests

The town of Longboat Key's "JustFOIA" system allows for anonymous requests, which is required by Florida law.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On his latest visit to Sarasota, new urbanist planner Andres Duany had good things to say about the new Palm Avenue parking garage. The garage was one of his suggestions in 2000. Photo by Roger Drouin.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2013
Duany pushes environmentalists to guide city building regulations

Checking in 13 years after first helping create the eventual downtown master plan, Andres Duany emphasizes compromise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The handheld section of the Lefty's menu features a Maine lobster roll, grouper sandwich, seafood tacos, smash burger, fried chicken thigh sandwich and soft shell crab BLT.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 22, 2025
Seafood restaurant opens Monday in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar will welcome diners to its Lemon Avenue location on Monday, Jan. 27.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Tennis Gardens facility is a hit

Long-time friends Samantha Brenner, daughter of Cheryl Loeffler, and Lisa Raymond, one of just 13 women to achieve the tennis Grand Slam (meaning she has won each Grand Slam at least once), met up for the Thanksgiving holiday last weekend at Loeffler's L'Ambiance condominium. Brenner, who grew up in Longboat Key and is now an attorney and screenwriter in Los Angeles, showed Raymond the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens. Loeffler reports that Raymond was impressed with the new facility. The trip was her second Key Club visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 11, 2012
July 11: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rye Preserve Nature Center highlights historical happenings of East County in the 19th and 20th centuries.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 4, 2016
Nature Center at Rye Preserve opens Saturday

The attraction will highlight East County's roots in the 19th and 20th centuries.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 3, 2022
This Week in A+E: May 5-11

Outdoor orchestra, top-notch drama, virtuoso performers and burlesque artists enrich the Sarasota senses this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jamal Sarikoki  — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 4, 2019
Scene & Heard 09.05.19

Get caught up on the latest news to hit the A&E scene this week with The Sarasota Ballet, Key Chorale and The Players Centre for Performing Arts .

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota Visitor Center will leave its current office at 710 Main Street on Aug. 18.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 16, 2017
Visit Sarasota County to relocate to Chamber of Commerce building

The visitor center will close its current downtown office on Aug. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 17, 2009
Blackburn Point Bridge to reopen early

The repairs to the historic swing bridge will end about a week ahead of schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2018
St. Armands lights up with holiday cheer

On Dec. 7 Santa paid a visit to St. Armands Circle to light the 55-foot Christmas tree and visit with children.

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A Florida League of Cities lobbying workshop will be held next month at City Hall, 1565 First St.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2011
City to host lobbying workshop

The city of Sarasota will host a workshop session to teach elected officials and others how to lobby on behalf of local goverments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's Emmanuel Lambright was named to the Suncoast Holiday Classic's All-Tournament team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.07.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.07.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Easter bunny and Jeff Lee.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 31, 2016
+Timehop: Siesta Key Easter

Jeff Lee stands in line to take a photo with the Easter bunny at the SKVA Easter egg hunts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Press submitted this photo taken at Bay Isles Beach Club, noting that the waves on Longboat Key were bigger than those of North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 8

Cheryl Press submitted this photo taken at Bay Isles Beach Club, noting that the waves on Longboat Key were bigger than those of North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rosemarie Mildred Wagstaff
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2013
OBITUARY: Rosemarie Mildred Wagstaff

Rosemarie Mildred Wagstaff, 71, of Plaistow, N.H., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wagstaff
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Obituary: Rosemarie Mildred Wagstaff

Rosemarie Mildred Wagstaff, 71, of Plaistow, N.H., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeff Daly with Colleen and Pete Collandra
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2014
Longbeach Cafe will open tomorrow

The new Whitney Beach Plaza restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Memorial CEO David Verinder addresses the crowd gathered for a "breaking ground" ceremony.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota Memorial begins construction of innovative rehab facility

The facility will offer 44 inpatient rooms, as well as simulated environments in which patients can train for independent living.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital named a top rehab hospital
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital named a top rehab hospital

SMH's U.S. News & World Report rankings have improved for the third straight year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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