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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 28, 2022
Freedom Fest is a Fourth of July staple for Longboat Key

The Observer's own Lisa Walsh is this year's grand marshal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo: Sarasota County
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 28, 2016
Public invited to comment on backyard chicken amendment

Sarasota County is considering an amendment to its zoning codes that would allow for the keeping of backyard chickens in some residential areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Second Nature Band rehearses for the Rock the Preserve event. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • November 11, 2022
Rock the Preserve to jam out at the Bay Preserve on Sunday

This music fundraiser honors Mary Terese Finnegan, a supporter of the Conservation Foundation who died in December 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Physical Plant is forging forward with a new lineup and a new album. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 12, 2022
New lineup, new album for band with New College roots

Physical Plant emerged from the pandemic with a new album, two new members and a resolve to keep writing new songs.

  • Arts + Culture
A crew from HP Communications works on installing a small cell pole along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at Players Drive. Small cell sites have a coverage radius up to 2,000 feet. File photo.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 3, 2021
Inconsistent cell coverage frustrates some Lakewood Ranch residents

Some residents still making waves about Lakewood Ranch area cell phone coverage. Verizon, AT&T say they have future plans that will improve cell phone coverage in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Applications are due to the Town Clerk’s office at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2014
Town seeks volunteers for boards

The town is seeking volunteers for six boards and committees by April 28.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2022
East County weather page photo: June 16

Jack Kelley took this photo of a hibiscus in bloom in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 16

Gary Wise captured this photo of a black skimmer bird nesting on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charnette Batey as Dionne and the cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Hair." (Photo by Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 16, 2021
'Hair' today, gone tomorrow

'Hair' was a musical of its time. The Asolo Rep creative team reimagined it for our time.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Ron Turner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 4, 2022
Longboat's Miracle on the Key group brings elections supervisor to town

Ron Turner will present on the coming elections on July 13 at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 2

Gary Wise captured this coquina shell reflecting the sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High football coach Rashad West has been suspended six games by the FHSAA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High football coach suspended six games

Lakewood Ranch High football coach suspended six games

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 17, 2018
Cops Corner: It's dark, time for headlights

Police reports from around the Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The lawsuit is tied to the failed development of city-owned land that is now the Palm Avenue parking garage and Art Ovation Hotel.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
Judge reduces city payment in Palm Avenue suit

After a jury ordered the city to pay a developer $49.8 million for breach of contract, a judge has lowered the damages in the case to $1.4 million plus interest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Craig and Miriam Boots of the Country Club have been dealing with the effects of Craig's parkinsonism disorder since April 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch residents say support key when facing parkinsonism disorder

Country Club of Lakewood Ranch couple turns to Neuro Challenge and neighbors for help during parkinsonism struggles.

  • East County
  • News
Town employees at a wellness event. Longboat Key Bucks is part of town's wellness program.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 3, 2016
Longboat reaches out to businesses on behalf of employees

“Longboat Key Bucks” programs seeks to keep town employees’ spending local.

  • Longboat Key
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(File photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2022
Longboater's stingray experience common but no less painful

Hot water is the key to initial treatment and release, a physician and an EMS deputy chief say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mason Wroe rips a shot during last season's action. The new season opens Dec. 19.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2021
All aboard for the Sarasota Polo Club's opening day in Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota Polo Club opens its season Dec. 19 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Greenbrook's Rita Carney, Joe O'Neill, and Jenifer Dodson are leading efforts to reduce traffic noise coming from State Road 70.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 14, 2022
As SR 70 traffic grows, some residents seek peace and quiet

Community Development District 4 officials say that solutions to the noise problems might be in the works.

  • East County
  • News
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