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Sammy Landau, a 2-year-old mastiff, is a rare breed: His owners, Lenny and Susan Landau, licensed him at Town Hall, making him one of just 175 pets legally registered since 2011.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2015
Commission takes shot at pet licenses

A decades-old requirement makes outlaws out of most Longboat Key dogs and cats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association has chosen Unicorp National Development to build condos and a hotel at the shuttered property.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 11, 2016
Colony moves closer to redevelopment

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association has chosen Unicorp National Development as its representative in planning a hotel  and condos at the shuttered property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jayden O'Neal and Sarah Dipasquale, who are seniors at Braden River High School, look forward to going to prom together after the school not being able to host a prom for the past two years due to the pandemic. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 5, 2022
East Bradenton high schoolers excited to be hosting proms once again

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High students are thrilled a traditional prom is back.

  • East County
  • Schools
A request for state funding for Main Street improvements was rejected during the most recent legislative session. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 15, 2022
Downtown improvement funds remain intact after concern of transfer

Show money of $400,000 for Main Street improvements remains with the city but is available for budgeted Downtown Improvement District expenses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
Town manager drafts questions for zoning, Comp Plan review

The Longboat Key town manager has put together a draft list of five categories of framing questions to serve as a starting point for discussion about what the town seeks in a possible review of its Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ken Schneier, Sherry Dominick, Penny Gold, Mike Haycock, BJ Bishop and Debra Williams make up the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 31, 2021
Town Commission to consider environmental projects, filling vacancies

April 5 marks the first regular Town Commission meeting for Penny Gold and Debra Williams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allan Gehring
  • By Allan Gehrig |
  • July 30, 2014
The Real Story

Longboat Key resident and Vietnam War veteran Allan Gehring explores how the war really began.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee River winds through Rye Preserve in northeastern Manatee County. Last year, Manatee County voters approved a referendum that will raise funds for the county to purchase more environmentally sensitive lands.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 5, 2021
Manatee Commissioners discuss how to implement environmental tax

Manatee County to implement the environmental tax referendum approved in 2020.

  • East County
  • News
Juan Gutierrez, Don Avolio, John Mihocik, and Kay Scholten say being a volunteer at the LECOM Suncoast Classic is rewarding.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 20, 2022
LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch seeks volunteers for golf event

Another 100 volunteers needed for the Korn Ferry Tour golf event in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Garrett Pope. Courtesy of Garrett Pope.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 24, 2019
Picture of Health: Garrett Pope

The Lakewood Ranch resident says prioritizing fitness is a must.

  • Health
Erika Cain will be teaching yoga once a month in front of the lions and tigers at Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2019
Wild workout at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Wild yoga workout at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2010
Sign-code confusion arises

Suggestions offered to clarify and modernize the town's sign code were met with more suggestions and debate from the town's Planning and Zoning Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town elections are in March.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2020
Longboat election season off and running

The qualifying period for the three Longboat Key Town Commission seats started in October and runs until 11 a.m. on Nov. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 4, 2021
Hanukkah on The Green at UTC a huge hit in Sarasota

Entertainment wows the crowd at Hanukkah on The Green at UTC of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 24, 2021
The Headless Horseman stops the show in Lakewood Ranch

The Headless Horseman rides again in the fifth annual production of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Naked Farmer offers a variety of regionally sourced produce.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 2, 2022
Naked Farmer restaurant to join UTC in mid 2023

The restaurant promises an ever-changing menu and focuses on regionally sourced produce.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 23

Mary Lou Johnson captured this photo of a picturesque sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nicholas Caycedo, Sheffield Chastain and Linden Tailor in "America in One Room." (Courtesy Photo: John Jones.)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2022
Playwright saw glimpse of hope in political experiment

Jason Odell Williams’ “America in One Room” proves the power of dialogue in a world-premiere production at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
All along Main Street, signs beckon visitors to businesses. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
City signs: mixed messages

After tightening restrictions on private signage, the city wants to make an exception for commercial signs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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