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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2021
Longboat all in Sarasota?

It makes sense. But two things are missing: a champion to pull it off and citizens who want it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Members of the Sarasota County School Board meet Tuesday, June 21 in Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 23, 2022
Longboat leaders tout demand for continued education during school board visit

Funding for a library and community center has gained initial nods from the County Commission, but school district participation was sought as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 15, 2021
Entire neighborhood sells on north Siesta Key

Lots in the Coronas Park neighborhood will be sold individually for the first time.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mike Salerno was one of the finalists for the 12-and-under skimboard competition.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • July 3, 2013
Moments in time

Before there were Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix events to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday week in Sarasota, there were the Land 'n' Sea Freedom Races on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2021
What’s Cooking on Main?

Two new restaurants are opening on Lakewood Ranch Main Street and one, Main Street Trattoria, is refreshing its menu with an Argentinian twist.

  • LWR Life
This drawing depicts the most recent Lift Station 87 design, which now meets the standards outlined in the zoning code. The proposed building is 58 feet at its highest point.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2014
Engineers revise lift station design, height

After the design for the Lift Station 87 building received some negative feedback for its height, the proposed structure has been lowered - to the displeasure of some residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If Mark Ursini gets Town Commission approval to build two residential homes on Buttonwood Drive, he said they would each have an approximate value between $2 million and $2.5 million. Rendering provided by Mark Ursini.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 19, 2022
Buttonwood developments subject to further town approval

Two-single family homes are planned for Buttonwood Drive. There are also plans to build an eight-unit commercial development along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 28, 2019
Girls Scouts guests cut loose at Denim and Pearls

The 2019 Denim and Pearls fundraiser was held Sept. 28 at Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Event and Conference Center.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Coach B.J. Ivey gives directions to his ODA boys basketball players against Cardinal Mooney. Ivey is in his second season at the school.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 22, 2022
Coach B.J. Ivey says Lakewood Ranch's ODA boys basketball on the right track despite losses

ODA's boys basketball program of Lakewood Ranch continues to grow under Coach B.J. Ivey.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cathy Antunes and David Riedlinger, opponents of the pavilion plan, offer critiques Monday at a news conference.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Lido pavilion plans meet resistance

Facing significant public opposition, will the city approve the proposed redevelopment of the Lido Beach pool and pavilion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 540 Putter Lane sold for $3.1 million. Built in 1967, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,083 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 8, 2022
Country Club Shores home sells for $3.1 million

A Country Club Shores home tops the week's sales at $3.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 1500 Hillview Drive was sold in 1991 for $800,000. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 18, 2022
Harbor Acres property sells for $12 million

A Harbor Acres home on Hillview Drive tops the week's sales at $12 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2009
Humane Society holding adoption, neutering campaigns

The pet rescue organization is hoping to find homes for as many pets as possible and also is offering discounts on neutering services through December.

  • East County
  • News
Charlene Moran and Mark Goodness package food for Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to distribute. The nonprofit is having another distribution and collection event at Ellenton Premium Outlets Saturday. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 4, 2020
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee plans mass food distribution and collection

Food for 1,000 Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch-area families will be available in Ellenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2010
Town seeks volunteers for boards

The town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for its Planning & Zoning Board, Code Enforcement Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat author nabs sixth award

Michael Jordan wins the Royal Palm Literary Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Drita Hajroja of the Drita Dawn business works on her art.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 12, 2021
Artful Giraffe hosts speakeasy soiree

The outdoor arts event was held Sept. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Commission voted to pay $3,000 for Commissioner James Satcher's public record lawsuit settlement and an estimated $15,750 in attorney fees and costs.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 19, 2021
Manatee County pays commissioners' legal tab

Manatee County Commission votes to protect itself against "chilling effect" created by lawsuits

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 23, 2017
Cops Corner 11.23

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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