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Property appraisers in Manatee and Sarasota counties estimate property values in town rose past $7 billion for the first time.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2022
Longboat Key property value estimate reaches past $7 billion

The appraisers' offices in Manatee and Sarasota estimate the town's taxable property is worth 13.5% more than last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 26, 2019
County approves increased fine in response to Siesta Key rental concerns

County agrees to implement greater fines in an effort to deter illegal short-term rentals on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brianna Barnes, Michael James Byrne, Eddie Weaver and Jannie Jones bring many of your favorite 70's songs to live in this original revue.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 8, 2022
FST brings series of emotional arcs with smart yet fun 1970s revue

Florida Studio Theatre’s latest cabaret revue celebrates the decade of revolution, evolution, disco and dance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 30, 2016
FDOT plans north-end crosswalk

As the department announced it would install a crosswalk at North Shore Road, commissioners worried about safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Both residents and hotel guests at SOTA will have access to the amenity level, located on the fifth floor of the building.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Developer calls east Main Street 'what's happening next'

Rodrigo Trepp likes the prospect of developing in Sarasota so much that he's moving his company and his family to the area from Bolivia. His first project, SOTA, breaks ground soon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peggy Lammers and Jan Holman
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 10, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel struts into spring

On March 9, the chapel hosted a fashion show and garden party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 1, 2017
Citizens’ role in planning and development

STOP's approach is half right

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Siesta bike safety advocates say the narrow streets and crowded sidewalks in the Village pose a challenge for cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Siesta Key cyclists push for safer rides

Considering the volume of bicycle activity on Siesta Key, a group of residents wants to help people bike smarter — and perhaps improve the biking conditions on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The University Park Country Clubs invites the public to Art in the Park on March 16 and 17.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 17, 2024
University Park Country Club hosts Art in the Park

Residents, club members and staff displayed and sold their artwork at the annual event in University Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee Technical College culinary student Shamya Andrews shows Tieler Gittleman, the chair of the Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance, the finer points of using a knife.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance cooks up new event

Members from the nonprofit experienced the art of cooking at Manatee Technical College.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 28, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble on the water

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Booker sophomore Jakai Peterson is in the top-10 in Class 2A in the girls long jump.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Area spring athletes get their due

From the diamond to the track, some unheralded players get their time in the sun.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key is exploring the possibility of transitioning the Longboat Library from a non-profit organization to a Sarasota County-operated service. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 8, 2021
Mayor advocates for Sarasota County-operated library in Longboat Key

Longboat Key is Sarasota County's only municipality without a public library.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property at 7300 Gulf of Mexico Drive has been in Drayton Saunders' family for several generations.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 21, 2021
Pass time for Longboat Key bridge

The bridge connecting Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach was built in 1957.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jim Hill, a retired career U.S. Marine, will play with the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble at the Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 19, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble features own veterans during holiday concerts.

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Parade, Sarasota National Cemetery host concerts to honor veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Hamilton" is one of seven Van Wezel premieres during the 2023-24 season.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 6, 2023
'Hamilton' among premieres in Van Wezel's 2023-24 lineup

The smash Broadway hit is one of seven Sarasota premieres during the venue's 2023-24 season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2023
Disaster prep sales tax holiday begins Saturday

Sales tax will not be collected on a variety of products to help weather the aftermath of a hurricane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan Martin.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dan Martin

The Sarasota Senior Softball Association member brought his A-game Sept. 7, reaching base four times in game one of a doubleheader.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
As children, Kayleen (Anna Newbury) and Doug (Alex Rodriguez) forge a relationship written in blood — and it stays that way — in "Gruesome Playground Injuries." (Photo: Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 3, 2020
'Gruesome Playground Injuries' leaves a mark

Characters' journey funny and painful — and that's no accident

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Badger Bob's Services |
  • October 28, 2021
Scary Sounds Coming From Your A/C?

Know what they mean and what to do next.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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