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Property maintenance codes that mandate how the town looks moving forward and how properties are maintained are still being reviewed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 19, 2013
Code changes still need further review

Property maintenance code changes still need reviewed further by the Planning and Zoning Board in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The aerial photo shows the parking lot of Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key and portions of the vacant site next to the parking lot. The park is a favorite for kayakers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2013
Our View

Tragedy of the kayaks

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Converse feels he has a ways to go, but that's part of the fun.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 2, 2021
Local craftsman takes on bird carving challenge

Carver leaves his chairs to embark on a new, challenging undertaking.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 12, 2015
Sanctuary rides off into the sunset

Sanctuary residents said farewell until fall at the residence’s end-of-season party on April 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 26, 2021
School board selects new legal counsel

Attorneys from Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick will replace Art Hardy after more than 20 years as general counsel.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The workshop will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 15, 2011
Proposed bill could terminate town's business tax receipt program

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss Florida House Bill 4025 and Florida Senate Bill 760 at today's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nina Levitt embraces a neighbor after the Sarasota County Commission’s decision Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
Palmer Ranch residents secure neighborhood victory

Sarasota County commissioners voted to require a 50-foot buffer for a new development to the south of Silver Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If Sarasota County voters approve a referendum in November, the town of Longboat Key is due to spend $7.47 million from fiscal years 2025-2039 on public safety vehicles and equipment. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 31, 2022
Longboat to use Sarasota County surtax funding for capital projects

Town staff will brief the Town Commission on its plans to allocate $15.1 million in funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 9

Tahniya Smith enjoys a bit of sunshine through the clouds on Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 15, 2012
Riverview blanks North Port in district action

The Riverview High girls soccer team improved to 4-2 on the season with a 3-0 victory over North Port in district action Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 23, 2014
Motorworks Brewing begins distribution

Motorworks Brewing begins distribution

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch's Sutton Burnstein, 5; Elliott Knight, 8; Ethan Burnstein, 9; and Bob Wayman, 10, have a little fun at a Bradenton Marauders game at LECOM Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2021
What a catch! We love baseball's beauty.

Stars shine in America's pastime, but the burning love begins in our back yards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Organizers Tracy Freeman, Steve Phelps and Nikki Logan-Curran
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 6, 2017
Sarasota foodies taste sustainable seafood

Formally known as the Trash Fish Dinner, the Fourth Annual Sustainable Seafood Dinner taught Sarasotans about responsible marine dining.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Former Mayor George Spoll and Commissioner Jack Duncan agreed building-permit fees should be based on square footage.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Town commission will not adopt building fee changes

Last week Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson presented concepts to the Town Commission for new building department fees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River sophomore Devontae Fields gains positive yardage in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2014
Focused on the Finish

The Braden River High football team slipped past Cardinal Mooney 8-0 in its spring game May 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
The city of Sarasota has similar poles that the town of Longboat Key will consider for wireless carriers to properly install their infrastructure.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 1, 2021
New Longboat Key pole regulations receive initial approval

Town staff is working with Verizon and AT&T to improve cell service on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paolo Marconi comes ashore after the final lap of the Last Paddler Standing event at Nathan Benderson Park. Marconi said he learned a lot about what he is capable of while sleep deprived and that every participant in the race should be proud for attempting it at all.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2022
Last Paddler Standing event showcases endurance at Benderson Park

The event, which had 30 participants, saw Paolo Marconi paddle approximately 48 hours straight to win the competition, with only short breaks in between laps of the park's lake.

  • East County
  • Sports
As the new CEO of Meals on Wheels PLUS, East County resident Maribeth Phillips now oversees the day-to-day activity of the organization made up of almost 100 employees who help deliver between 600 and 1,000 meals on average per day.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2012
New Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO hits the ground running

Maribeth Phillips helps deliver meals and gets to know staff in the first weeks on the job.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Trails at Rothenbach Park on Bee Ridge Road move in and out of shade.  A hat, sunscreen and water are all good ideas. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2017
Stay home and enjoy Sarasota's assets like a vacationer

No need to pack and fly away for some great outdoor activities and sites.

  • Health
The author would like you to know that no people were given food poisoning from his cooking. (Photo: Jim Hendry)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 15, 2022
Writing is easy, but cooking is hard

How does a journalist with very few cooking skills get by when he's dropped into a Publix cooking class? He burns the bread.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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