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Flooding and sea level rise was another issue groups asked commissioners to prioritize.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 11, 2023
Canals, flooding, traffic among concerns for town consideration

Organizations spoke and submitted written comments for consideration at the Longboat Key Town Commission's annual goals and objectives meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 22, 2021
15-year-old arrested in Sarasota County Fair shooting

18-year-old victim in stable condition, police said, adding the victim and suspect likely knew each other.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: September 29

MaryAnn Tygh Parks captured this mother and baby moorhen out for a swim in Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maggie Harrington and Justin Simms are helping Truman's Tap & Grill get into the holiday spirit a little early. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 16, 2022
Truman's Tap & Grill gives back with Christmas in July

December can be a difficult time for people to donate to charity. So one local business decided to get a jump on the holiday spirit.

  • East County
  • Business
The Bolds Brothers perform at WBTT on Aug. 19 and 20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 17-23

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key projects manager James Linkogle shows how the town's undergrounding utility service will replace FPL poles.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 8, 2020
Phase one of Longboat Key's undergrounding project is near completion

The town of Longboat Key's plan is to have its $49.1 million undergrounding project finished by the end of 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eric and Cindy Hammersand sold the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill Wednesday for an undisclosed price.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
Hammersands sell Dry Dock

Sarasota-based Gecko’s Hospitality Group purchased the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill last week for an undisclosed price.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kali Reis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 12, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Kali Reis

The Lakewood Ranch senior shortstop is expected to have a big 2020 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Some palm trees at Bayfront Park were knocked over during Hurricane Irma.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Staying on island a 'hellacious'' experience, resident says

Despite a mandatory evacuation order, some Longboat Key residents stayed in their island homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Margaret Callihan, a Bay Isles resident, will receive the AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2012
AJC honors Margaret Callihan for community involvement

Longboat Key resident and SunTrust Bank Southwest Florida chair, president and CEO Margaret Callihan is the recipient of the AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior running back Carson Beach will try to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 8, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football tames Panthers 44-14

Carson Beach had four rushing touchdowns in the win.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Planner Andrew Georgiadis thinks removing administrative approval won'  t necessarily lead to good development outcomes.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Resident opposition to administrative approval strengthens

There’s a growing call to allow more public input on proposed developments. Planners say that’s not necessarily a good thing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Via Sarasota County video)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2022
Water restored in Siesta, Casey

Water and wastewater services were restored to most of Siesta and Casey keys on Saturday morning. A boil water notice is in effect.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Emily Brown is a visiting professor of law and director of the Immigration Clinic at The Ohio State University.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 13, 2023
Attorney discusses US immigration issues with LBK Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club's July event featured attorney Emily Brown's presentation on the state of the U.S. immigration system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The club will be coached by current New College physics student Toni Ginsberg-Klemmt, who attended Pine View School and rowed with Sarasota Crew in her younger days.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Hit the water

New College student launches rowing club for area athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2022
East County weather page photo: October 13

Gordon Silver captured these two deer checking out the neighborhood on a sunny morning in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stefano Lonardo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Stefano Lonardo

Stefano Lonardo, a a senior next semester at Lakewood Ranch High, is a starting offensive guard for the Mustangs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 30, 2014
Message alerts residents about nesting turtles

With no code enforcement officer at peak nesting season, the town used a new approach to notify residents about turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 6, 2021
These little piggies go to the Manatee County Fair

Myakka's Pork Chop Revue will be a featured attraction at the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
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