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The Tides of Longboat is one of several condo complexes in Manatee County where the first floor units saw a significantly reduced property tax assessment despite being undamaged by the 2024 hurricanes due to the first floor units’ elevations.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 10, 2025
Town of Longboat has questions after property valuations decrease

Drastic reductions in property appraisal evaluations for undamaged condo units have raised the alarm for Longboat leaders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
District 4 Commissioner Debra Williams became Longboat Key's new vice mayor on March 24.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 24, 2025
Williams sworn in as new Longboat Key vice mayor, Schneier remains mayor

Debra Williams will serve as the town’s new vice mayor until 2026 after taking over the title as Mike Haycock reached his commission term limit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County commissioners from left to right are Tal Siddique, Carol Felts, George Kruse, Mike Rahn, Amanda Ballard, Jason Bearden and Dr. Robert McCann. Siddique, Felts and McCann were newly elected in 2024. Kruse was re-elected.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 8, 2026
'Lectern guy' files to run for Manatee County Commission

Parrish's Adam Johnson sued six of seven commissioners in 2025, alleging corruption, and participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot in the Capitol Building.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior forward Gabriel Lara (11) chases after the ball during a Dec. 15 game against Braden River.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 17, 2025
LRHS's boys soccer team races to an unbeaten start through 10 games

The Mustangs reached the regional finals in 2024-25 but want to go further this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • February 14, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra refracts an American milestone in a multihued Masterworks

Conducted by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, "Variations on America" celebrates the nation's 250th anniversary with emotional depth.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Piper Dawson checks out was she dubbed her favorite tree decorated by Lo' Key Island Grille at the opening evening of Christmas in the Garden on Nov. 30 at Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 1, 2025
Christmas comes early to Longboat's north end

Attendees packed the grounds of Longboat Island Chapel on Nov. 30 for the opening evening of Christmas in the Garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Warren Hutmacher of Sumter Local Government Consulting discusses the search for a city manager before the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 15, 2026
City makes progress toward hiring a new manager

With interim Sarasota City Manager Dave Bullock's planned departure on March 6, the City Commission now faces urgency to name a new permanent chief executive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An aerial rendering of a portion of redevelopment plans for Sarasota Square Mall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2025
Sarasota Square Mall redeveloper releases first group of retail tenants

Whole Foods will anchor the first phase of the redevelopment of the former Sarasota Square Mall as leasing activities begin.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A conceptual rendering of the planned Learning Pavilion Terrace Garden for Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2025
Selby's second phase breaks ground Dec. 2

The next round includes new Conservatory Complex and education facilities at the downtown Sarasota destination.

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The estate at 6610 Gulf of Mexico Drive provides access to Sarasota Bay.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 18, 2026
Longboat Key estate, designed by prominent architect, listed for $22M

Designed by architect Carl Abbott, the Manatee County property spans nearly 5 acres.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota boys' swimming poses for a photo on Nov. 14 at Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training in Ocala after winning the title. From left: Cy Matteson, Jackson Irwin, Adam Malaj, Bogdan Zverev, Daniil Siutsou, Daniel Keegan, Jack Sallee and Andrew Malaj (Charles Shoemaker not pictured).
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 19, 2025
Sarasota High boys swimming returns to glory by winning state title

The Sailors overcame a coaching change to claim their fifth FHSAA state title in six years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat police determine suspicious object washed ashore not human leg bone
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 10, 2026
Longboat police determine suspicious object washed ashore not human leg bone

A beachgoer and his wife stumbled upon what they believed was a human leg bone while searching for shells. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Carrie Walden, the Project Edge classroom instructor, is teaching 10 students including Mia Pardella and Justin Torres in the Project Edge program at MTC East.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 10, 2025
MTC program teaches students with disabilities skills to enter workforce

At Manatee Technical College, Project Edge is transitional program for students with intellectual disabilities to learn foundational skills.

  • East County
  • Schools
Longboat Key Police Department officer Michael Mathis measures the speed of drivers on Gulf of Mexico Drive. LKPD issued 4,000 traffic warnings and 1,900 citations in the 2025 fiscal year.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 28, 2026
Longboat Key isn't crime-free, but it's close

The Florida barrier island has a lower crime rate than the national average in every category, but the town's new police chief still has goals for the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 13, 2025
Life in Sarasota is back to normal for the 2025-26 season

With recovery from the 2024 hurricanes largely complete, the Sarasota you return to is largely back to normal, among other news to catch up on from while you were away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2025
Allegiant adds new route from Sarasota to Rochester

Allegiant Air's new route between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Rochester, New York, begins Feb. 13, 2026.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lindsey Leigh's children splash in the Myakka River. Leigh is advocating for Manatee County to protect its portion of the river.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 23, 2025
Myakka River sometimes looks like chocolate milk, residents say

Property owners ask Manatee County for help in saving the waterway.

  • East County
  • News
Buttonwood Harbour in Longboat Key was one of many residential communities that experienced significant storm damage in Manatee County from 2024 hurricanes. Manatee County’s Local Mitigation Strategy explains the threats facing the county and unlocks state and federal funding for participating municipalities like Longboat Key, which passed a resolution in October to renew its participation.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 8, 2025
Mitigation plan unlocks state, federal funding for Longboat Key

Storm-proofing buildings, raising roads and stormwater enhancements are among projects eligible for federal mitigation funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mill Creek's Ilana Simone, who performs as Ilana Armida, has returned to her roots after living in Los Angeles to pursue her musical career.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 3, 2025
Mill Creek musical artist continues to search for her audience

Ilana Armida, a graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, continues her push to be successful in the music industry as an entertainer and songwriter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Land use attorney Bill Merrill (speaking) led a legal challenge to the Downtown Master Plan 2020.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 25, 2025
Attorney advises downtown plan committee on avoiding challenges

Land use attorney Bill Merrill recounts to members of the Sarasota Downtown Master Plan 2020 Update Committee how he successfully forced changes to Sarasota's current downtown master plan more than two decades ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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