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Solar panels in 2019 on the roof of Longboat Key residents Rusty Chinnis and Chris Killeen's house. Rooftop solar panels are a relatively rare sight on Longboat Key.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 31, 2022
Solar power users have different experiences during a storm

Battery backup power kept one Longboat household lit up during Hurricane Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The design for the roundabout on Broadway at GMD is over 75% complete.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 30, 2022
Moving along: Big projects gather momentum

The town center pavilion and GMD roundabout are among projects underway heading into the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town wants to make sure its beach plan, which requires renourishment every six to eight years, is still appropriate.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2011
Longboat commission schedules beach meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review its beach plan and a Bayfront Park concept plan this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
People dancing at Oktoberfest at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 30, 2023
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church celebrates Oktoberfest

The church threw this annual event filled with dancing, food and authentic German traditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 11, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 11

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 11

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Stephanie Crockatt is the first full-time president and CEO of the Bay Park Conservancy.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 24, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy names first president and CEO

Stephanie Crockatt comes to The Bay after nine years of leading the development of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, an 850-acre park network.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Commission approves Hilton Beachfront Resort project

The Longboat Key Hilton will undergo a $30 million expansion and renovation project that will begin after the season and open in 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Ohana property at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive extends well out into the Gulf of Mexico. The property is pictured here from the south end.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 13, 2021
Solutions hard to come by for Longboat beach access question

As community tries to find a way around seawall issue, property owners propose an easement that would cost the town $880,000 to $1.3 million a year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Megan Mahoney Photography
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 25, 2018
Brooklynites hatch unique birth plan

Dina and Austin Scherer didn't want to give birth to their son in New York, so they thought of the next best place – Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vinicius Sena Barney, Avi Snyder and Liam Snyder work on building a remote-controlled monster truck for the 2022 rally at the Fab Lab.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 24, 2022
Faulhaber Fab Lab racers prepare for RC Car open

Kids, teens and adults all do their part ahead of the 2022 RC Custom Car Open.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor Erik Arroyo (center) has played chess since he was in grade school.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 9, 2022
Sarasota chess players, mayor included, compete against Israel chess team

Sister Cities Association of Sarasota and the Manasota Chess Center partnered for a friendly game against a chess team in Tel Mond, Israel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor David Brenner gives his final remarks to a crowd of more than 50 people Tuesday.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Brenner lays cards on the table at forum

Vice Mayor David Brenner wouldn't bet on a millage increase. And a recent reference to casinos? He says it's not in the cards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It's safety first before a polo lesson as Karen Medford tries on helmets for instructor Ashlie Osburg.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch businesswoman takes on challenge with first lesson at Sarasota Polo Club

Instructor says Lakewood Ranch's Karen Medford aces her first polo lesson.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River's Kate Walker won the girls 100 breaststroke at the Tri-County meet despite a string of injuries.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2017
Braden River's Tri-County swimming titles not a stroke of luck

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Sarasota Philanthropy Center is on State Street in downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2023
Training program for nonprofit board members seeks applicants

Candidates must be active or prospective nonprofit board members in the Gulf Coast region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents make themselves at home in the Paradise Center's new activity room.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 20, 2020
Paradise Center welcomes Longboat Key residents to its new space

A successful open house drums up success for the expanded organization's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Antigua residents Nicole and Robert Hildreth are new to the area and are considering joining the congregation at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2023
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice hosts gala at Lakewood Ranch church

Boots and Bandanas is a hit at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bartender Anthony Rizzo of Duval's Restaurant say's he won't divulge the secret drink he's concocting using his skills as a mixologist. Mum's the word until Oct. 15.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • October 7, 2021
Cocktail competition has restaurants in high spirits

Area mixologists will faceoff during the Set the Bar competition Oct. 15 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jacqueline Putrino (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The Lakewood Ranch-based, Florida State-bound golfer finished tied for fifth at the FSGA Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship, held July 8-10 in Placida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch flag football running back Mykelah Davis was the All-Manatee County Co-Offensive Player of the Year for 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2023
Under-the-radar East County spring athletes get their due

These athletes made noise in 2023 even when their high school teams did not

  • East County
  • Sports
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