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Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Director Allen Parsons (left), Public Works Director Charlie Mopps (center) and Town Manager Howard Tipton answered questions from the community at the monthly “Let’s Talk Longboat” meeting at the Bayfront Park recreation center Tuesday, Oct. 14.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 19, 2025
Streetlights to illuminate Longboat's main road

An update on the Buccaneer Restaurant, the town's stance on chain businesses and updates on light fixture installations were topics of an informal town meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The building at the corner of N. Boulevard of the Presidents and Madison Drive may be the location of a revived Shore Restaurant on St. Armands Circle.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 12, 2025
Shore Restaurant could return to St. Armands

A three-story mixed-use proposal includes the popular destination, which closed its previous Circle location after 2024's floods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The the site of the proposed 1899 Fruitville apartment development is outlined in red.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 19, 2026
Proposed apartments would replace Breakfast House and more on Fruitville

Adjacent to Gillespie Park, a 324-unit building would cover an entire block on Fruitville Road between North Osprey and Gillespie avenues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Club and Resort celebrated 30 years of operation Monday, Oct. 1. Photo courtesy of Jack Elka.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Key Club: 'Celebration of a dream'

The opening of the Inn on the Beach hotel 30 years ago marked the fulfillment of John Ringling's dream for a grand hotel on the north end that was abandoned more than half a century earlier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Petrosino’s Italian Deli & Market owners Kirk Anthony Henry (left) and Brenda Edens said the ability to increase their capacity has been financially beneficial.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 4, 2020
Phase 3 still not business as usual for Lakewood Ranch-area businesses

Full capacity? Masks? Lakewood Ranch area businesses differ how to move forward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • July 24, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Palm Aire

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Palm Aire

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A view of Sarasota Bay from the town dock shows off one of the north end's assets.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2011
Northern Exposure

The north end of Longboat Key is home to many of the island's attractive amenities - and much of the island's history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I think it is a very good indication," John Hermansen said about the city’s effort to get a project going on city-owned land on Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 1, 2012
Vacant land attracts interest

A city-private development in the heart of the Rosemary District could kickstart change in a neighborhood with a mixed identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Budding event: Ringling in Bloom

Sara Bagley planted a bulb that's grown into Ringling in Bloom, which is in its third year.

  • Arts + Culture
The Fish Hole Miniature Golf co-owner Mike Driscoll said events are great for attracting future business.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2020
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020 .

  • East County
  • News
Paid parking isn't the only potential change under consideration on Siesta Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2018
County continues to study Siesta parking solutions

County officials are slowly but surely advancing a litany of options for addressing Siesta Key's parking shortage.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mark Huey is stepping down as president and CEO of Sarasota's Economic Development Corp. (File photo)
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 12, 2019
There should be one EDC for Sarasota and Manatee counties

The board of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota has an opportunity to innovate. Consolidating with Manatee makes sense.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Benedict estate home at Villa Am Meer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
Our View: The tide is turning on LBK

The turn started with two transactions: First, the town approval in 2011 and then the redevelopment of Avenue of the Flowers and construction of the new Publix Super Market and CVS drug store.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bay Isles Parkway is a common access road for drivers to get to Publix and the surrounding shops.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 21, 2025
Town considers ownership of Bay Isles Parkway, pedestrian tunnel

With the Bay Isles Association wanting to divest ownership and maintenance of these assets, the town of Longboat Key is considering an agreement to take over ownership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The bar at Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar at its November 2022 opening.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 2, 2024
Restaurateur celebrates one-year anniversary of Ventura's on Longboat Key

Debra Murphy accomplishes her lifelong dream of opening a restaurant — Ventura’s Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar — that serves as an outlet for her interests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Brooke Pavek (left) and Xochitl Napoles (right) skate down the path at Nathan Benderson Park on Oct. 18. Both will be active in this year's marathon.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 22, 2025
Florida Inline Skating Marathon celebrates fifth anniversary in Sarasota

The Nov. 8 event at Nathan Benderson Park will be the largest marathon of its kind in the state.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nancy Krohngold, owner of Nancy's Bar-B-Q, is bringing the restaurant back to downtown Sarasota after the Lakewood Ranch location closes.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 26, 2023
Nancy's Bar-B-Q will close in Lakewood Ranch

The restaurant is returning to downtown Sarasota after not being able to reach an agreement to renew the lease at Lorraine Corners.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
After months of tackling obstacles as a result of the pandemic, Greenbrook's Crystal Avery and Marty Satz become husband and wife during a ceremony on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch couple zigs and zags to marriage

Festive Main Street at Lakewood Ranch setting perfect for Greenbrook couple to say wedding vows.

  • East County
  • News
Cafe BarBosso owner Joe DiMaggio
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • October 14, 2021
Art, music and grandma’s meatballs

When the pandemic struck, Cafe BarBosso added a new side dish to keep up sales and spirits: Live music performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
On July 12, dead fish are pictured at the Longboat Key public beach access point directly across from Bayfront Park. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 28, 2021
Manatee County helps Longboat Key with red tide cleanup

Longboat Key has had seen foul odors and some dead fish accumulation return.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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