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The Stickney Point Road property contains commercial condominiums, 700 feet of bay frontage and 390 feet of canal/boat basin access.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 6, 2026
Nearly $21M Stickney Point project moves forward

Sarasota County commissioners authorized the acquisition and loan to finance the property purchase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artist Cheryl Moody, who participated in Artists in the Garden earlier this month, joins the local creators showcasing their work at the 10th annual artists' reception and exhibition at Longboat's Town Hall on April 23. The display of works by the featured artists will be up and open for purchases until June.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 27, 2026
Town celebrates 10th year of spotlighting local artists

This marks the 10th year the town of Longboat Key has held an artists' reception and exhibition at town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Among the proposals for the Main Street complete street project includes converting dozens of angle parking spaces to parallel parking.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 14, 2026
What should Sarasota's Main Street look like in 20 years?

The public will get its first look at proposed design concepts for the Main Street complete street project at a May 21 workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Country Club East Park, a place of both community and convenience for Willis Elementary families, will be closed off starting May 29 for nine months to build three youth baseball fields.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 28, 2026
Manatee delays construction at Country Club East Park after parents state concerns

The park, which will have three new youth baseball fields built, is a secondary pick up and drop off spot for students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 20, 2026
Longboat Key's Cops, Cars & Coffee rescheduled

The event where residents can show off their cars and meet and greet with officers while having a coffee will now be held in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A great egret perches on a mangrove that fronts Longboat Pass. Mangroves are an important habitat for birds and juvenile sport fish while providing erosion protection.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 13, 2026
30 years after mangrove law passed, enforcement still relies on citizen reporting, education

Mangrove health statewide has slightly increased since the law was passed, but violations are going unpunished, advocates say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The main building at the Bishop Animal Shelter has 52 dog kennels. The expansion adds 120 more kennels.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 13, 2026
Dog tired of spending money on Manatee County's animal shelters

After $12 million of improvements at the Bishop Animal Shelter, some county residents aren't satisfied with the conditions.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Gia DePastino was one of five seniors on the Sailors' 13-person roster in 2026. She'll play for Warner University at the NAIA level this fall.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • May 20, 2026
Despite regional final defeat, Sarasota High softball succeeded

The Sailors posted their most wins in over a decade and were district champions this season under a new coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A rendering of a renovated and expanded former Perkins restaurant into Suncoast Apprenticeship Academy for the homebuilding industry.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 18, 2026
Homebuilder groups team up for apprenticeship school

A collaborative effort is launched to convert a former restaurant space into the Suncoast Apprenticeship Academy to address shortage in trades professionals.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Terri Driver is a long-time volunteer with Longboat Key Turtle Watch, seen here caring for a nest in 2016.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 22, 2026
Turtle patrol walks begin on Longboat Key

The duties of Longboat Key Turtle Watch can be broken down into five verbs: patrol, mark, report, dig and educate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An aerial view of Sarasota Orchestra's future Music Center, a 32-acre campus that will be located at 5701 Fruitville Road, near Interstate 75.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 18, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra announces anonymous $12 million Music Center donation

Close to $87 million in donations have been publicly announced toward the Fruitville Road campus.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Contemporary Dance founder and artistic director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder and artistic director join forces for SCD + WBTT May 15-16 at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 14-20

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Benderson Development's latest plans for the former Sarasota County Administrative Center property as presented to Laurel Park residents in December 2025.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 6, 2026
Benderson begins trek through rezoning of 1660 Ringling Boulevard

Benderson Development makes its first appearance before city staff on an application for zoning changes at the former Sarasota County Administration Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2026
2026 education summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the education camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Wendy Feinstein now divides her time between Longboat Key and Carbondale, Colorado.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2026
American Jewish Committee names new regional president

Wendy Feinstein, a Longboat Key resident, previously served the AJC as regional vice president.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Costello’s Neighborhood Pizza owner Kenny Palin takes a pie out of the oven at the Longboat Key branch of Costello’s.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 12, 2026
Owner rebrands Longboat, Gulf Gate pizza joints to Costello's Neighborhood Pizza

As the franchise contract reached expiration, owner Kenny Palin decided to personalize his two pizzerias with a family name.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Il Panificio is now open at 1995 Main St. in Sarasota.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 9, 2026
Il Panificio opens new downtown Sarasota restaurant

The pizza restaurant now has two locations on Main Street and one on Siesta Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Molly Biter, Winfred Van Workum and Katie Moulton get the meal sizzling.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 25, 2026
Parents and staff cook up meals in support of arts education

The fourth annual Cooking for the Arts supported the Southside School Foundation for the Arts, which funds various arts initiatives at the elementary school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marina and Vladislav Yeliseyev pose in front of one of Vlad's paintings in their home in The Landings.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 12, 2026
Sarasota artist travels the globe painting outdoors

With his studio in The Landings, Vladislav Yeliseyev's world knows no boundaries.

  • Arts + Culture
The sailboat Hula Girl is seen alongside the Longboat Pass bridge after colliding with the span on Friday, April 17.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 17, 2026
Traffic resumes after boat collision with Longboat bridge

The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the scene, along with police and fire-rescue personnel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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