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Crews from Quinn Construction, Inc. are scheduled to begin work in September on New Pass Bridge.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 13, 2020
New Pass Bridge repair work delayed until September

The 14-part project on the link to Longboat Key from St. Armands Key will cost $2.77 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said the added restrictions are intended to help minimize the spread of particles.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 18, 2020
Sarasota School Board revises face mask policy

The new policy requires all students and staff to wear snug-fitting, non-porous face masks.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
David Marshall, principal at Gene Witt Elementary School, says the renovations allowed for more storage space for teachers and students to use. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 2, 2020
Gene Witt upgrades thrill administrators

Renovations of two buildings were completed for the new school year while construction on an addition continues.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue's new ambulance cost the department $270,000.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 18, 2018
New ambulance will soon get to work on Longboat Key

The department bought a new ambulance to replace a 15-year-old truck, the oldest vehicle in its fleet

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carol Erker
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch in 2016: Carol Erker

Carol Erker, president of the Rotary Club of Longboat key, has helped raise money for Bayfront Park’s new off-leash dog park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
Business Briefs 6.26.13

Ryland Homes selling well in GreyHawk Landing; Crowder Brothers Ace Hardware named top performer; Big Summer Golf Card Holdings moves to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club members opened a time capsule from 2000 during its celebration of the clubhouse's final days on April 26.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 28, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club hosts a party 'like it's Y2K'

The club unveiled a 25-year-old time capsule at its party looking forward to building a new clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Crews have worked for months on the construction of a home at the end of Halyard Lane in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 24, 2020
Longboat market climbs, but concerns remain over aging stock

Data from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee shows Longboat Key has about 17.7% less inventory compared to 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
People line up for COVID-19 tests at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex on Monday, Nov. 24.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2020
Rising COVID-19 numbers spark concern in Sarasota

An increase the local rate of positive COVID-19 tests has officials stressing the importance of behaving cautiously and following health guidelines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Development along Lorraine Road, including neighborhoods such as Esplanade, is occurring quicker than Manatee County anticipated, which has increased the urgency to improve Lorraine Road.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 20, 2021
Changes coming to Lakewood Ranch's Lorraine Road

Manatee County has several improvements planned to better accommodate development between S.R. 64 and 70.

  • East County
  • News
Drivers should be aware as the School District of Manatee County opens its new school year Aug. 10.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 5, 2021
Beware perilous intersections in Lakewood Ranch area as school opens

As school opens in Lakewood Ranch, east Bradenton area, watch out for construction, dangerous intersections.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Herb Moller, Sue Forbrook, Jack Jones, Maria DiMenna, and Terry Campbell in the kitchen at Our Daily Bread.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 12, 2022
$94,000 donation leaves a lasting mark at Christ Church

The gift to Christ Church on Longboat Key by a founding member goes a long way to help the church's mission group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Twig's Lindsey May, left, and Katelyn Egolf, right, join Julie Swan of the Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle at the event. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 24, 2022
The Twig of Bradenton displays the compassion of area nonprofits

The Twig and The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle combine to benefit foster children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Newtown Grocery store story circa 1960s. Courtesy of Sarasota County Historical Resources.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 4, 2016
Newtown's narative draws international attention

Weeks after Vickie Oldham and her team of researchers published their comprehensive study of Newtown's history, a Ph.D. candidate hopes to shine an international spotlight on the history on Sarasota's African-American heritage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Thomas Sowell |
  • October 22, 2009
How media get away with libel

To sue or not to sue? That is the question. After racist statements were made up out of thin air and then attributed to Rush Limbaugh, these were the options he had.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Beaches, utilities top upcoming capital projects

The top capital projects included in the town's preliminary 2012-13 fiscal year budget include beach projects, equipment replacement and beginning the replacement of a wastewater force main.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 5, 2012
My View: Clip those 'golden parachutes'

We need a complete re-start on the contracts given to top government employees. These ridiculous buyout packages for administrators at taxpayer expense must stop.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 14, 2011
Publix receives P&Z recommendations

The supermarket chain's site plan and three outline development plans will move forward to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Overlook Park, near New Pass Bridge, was the scene of a brawl Sunday night that resulted in four arrests and two simple assault charges.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Crowd brawls at Overlook Park

Although those involved in the brawl gave police differing accounts of what happened, parties agreed on what started the incident - talking trash.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Ballet performed "Anne Frank" and "Firebird" last weekend.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 3, 2010
Dance Review: Sarasota Ballet 'Anne Frank' and 'Firebird'

The Sarasota Ballet is off to a wonderful start of their 20th season.

  • Arts + Culture
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