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By the end of 2012, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts plans to demolish its ceramics wing and remove its outdoor kiln.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Arts Center seeks to amend site plan

A community meeting will take place next week in preparation for Ringling's plan to apply for an amendment to its existing site plan approved in 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Edward Alley and June LeBell  — File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Edward Alley carries on June LeBell’s legacy

The husband of the late radio personality and music critic June LeBell will take her place as the host of the 2018 SILL Music Monday lecture series.

  • Arts + Culture
A.G. Lafley, Teri Hansen, Al Maio Hagen Brody, Cathy Layton and Bill Waddill cuts the ribbon.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 27, 2021
Bay Park Conservancy hosts Mangrove Walkway Ribbon Cutting

The Mangrove Walkway will be open to the public April 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Lou Newman
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony thrives, despite Colin

The storm washed away all their nests, but the skimmer carried on with a high populating season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
All sorts of costumed creatures will be leaping out at the Tunnel of Terror attraction. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 28, 2020
Scarier than a dirty car

The spooky car wash experience starts Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than two-thirds of Sarasota County's Gulf shoreline is critically eroded, according to Sarasota County Coastal Resources  Manager Laird Wreford.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 4, 2014
Disaster recovery plans top SKA agenda

The Siesta Key Association met Thursday to discuss the island's post-disaster recovery plans, as well as other hot topics.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Joanne Assaly, right, looks at the current Bayfront Park concept with Sarasota County worker Rob LaDue. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 5, 2014
Bayfront Park open house sparks debate

Discussions about what amenities the property should feature weren't exactly a walk in the park during the Oct. 30 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2013
Arlington Park residents talk form-based code

The Urban Design Studio team spoke with the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association Tuesday. The pair focused on the effects of a new code on a residential area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key is one of four florida municipalities situated in two counties.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 24, 2017
Next steps in Longboat's one county discussion include website, straw poll

Since May, town officials have been discussing the possibility of incorporating the town into a single county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2014
Town expects plans soon for Kors' Gulf lots

Fashion designer Michael Kors, reportedly the buyer of two adjacent Gulf-front lots that sold for $6 million in November, plans to submit an application for a large Gulf-front, single-family home soon, according to a Longboat Key town planner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2010
Commission tentatively chooses whiter sand

The Town Commission also approved code amendments proposed by The Longboat Key Club and Resort, which make its Islandside renovation-and-expansion project more defensible legally.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nicole Ryskamp takes over as president of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund June 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 28, 2022
Big changes for Lakewood Ranch Community Fund

Along with dedicating funds to pay a full-time employee, the board is moving toward a bigger schedule of events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Hugo Rodriguez of PlayTri says bike parts are hard to acquire during the supply chain shortages.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 15, 2022
Despite nationwide supply chain shortages, Lakewood Ranch area businesses move forward

Local businesses are searching for answers during supply chain shortages.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 71: Andy Mele

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat firefighters battle blaze at Colony Saturday.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 23, 2018
Firefighters return to Colony after seeing smoke

Longboat firefighters return to Colony as a precaution

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A youth ambassador with Goodwill Manasota, Brianna Moss says youth should do their part to help save the environment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
It's cool she cares

Braden River student's 'Be Cool School Challenge' benefits Goodwill

  • East County
  • News
Braden River receiver Anthony Campbell and quarterback Nick Trier celebrate after a touchdown drive. The Pirates extended their winning streak over Lakewood Ranch to six games.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2021
Braden River-Lakewood Ranch football game returns, to similar results

Braden River still dominant in the football series with Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
"The Fantasticks" is at The Players until Nov. 10.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2020
Where to Eat and Play This Summer

Where to Eat and Play This Summer

  • Arts + Entertainment
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This rendering depicts the future Interstate 75 overpass, for which construction currently is estimated around $20 million. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2016
Sarasota moves forward with another I-75 project

I-75 overpass would connect Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension and Cattleman Road.

  • East County
  • News
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