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Jack Dean, left, of Jack Dean Flooring is among the three nominees up for a lifetime achievement awards at this year's Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Awards.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 7, 2025
Longboat chamber releases its list of yearly award nominees

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is bringing in nonprofit and town partners to this year's celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library

Longboat Key's planned facility will be named for U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and his wife, Sandra.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The McCullough Pavilion building is set against the backdrop of the former Sarasota County Administration Center, which will be redeveloped by Benderson Development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 22, 2026
County approves sale of downtown historic building to architecture-history group

The Sarasota County Commission OK's moving forward with selling McCullough Pavilion to Architecture Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The crew from Station 1 walk across the parking lot to grab some lunch. From left to right: Battalion Chief Craig Madsen and firefighters Adam Stem, Evan Berggren and Tyler Schuele.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 16, 2026
Braden River VFW dishes out thanks to East Manatee firefighters

VFW members brought lunch to the East Manatee Fire Rescue administration building, where they hold their monthly meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Recently completed at The Bay is the pedestrian promenade along North Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 22, 2025
The Bay moves ahead with Phase 3 of park developments

The Bay Park Conservancy has secured a funding plan with the Sarasota City Commission and County Commission to proceed with design and construction on the third phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Duette Preserve has become home to 131 relocated gopher tortoises since Manatee County opened a recipient site in December 2023.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2025
Gopher tortoises pay to stay in Manatee County

The county just brokered a deal that will bring in over $725,000 to house 191 tortoises.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Police officer Mike Mathis gives his order to Brandon Clark while Sgt. Adam Montfort waits in line at Rotary Club of Longboat Key’s Food for Gratitude event where all town employees received free lunch to recognize their hard work after dual hurricanes in 2024.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 13, 2025
Rotary provides thank-you lunch to town employees

After months of storm cleanup that continues even today, Rotary Club of Longboat Key wanted to recognize the hard work of town employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artists from Embracing Our Differences line up to be recognized alongside President and CEO Sarah Wertheimer (right).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 18, 2026
Embracing Our Differences opens grandly on Sarasota bayfront

The annual exhibition at Bayfront Park features displays of 50 works of art paired with quotes, chosen from 14,904 submissions across 125 countries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ben Turoff helps bring big-name acts to the performing arts center at the Glenridge On Palmer Ranch retirement community.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 26, 2026
A son of the theater helps a venue come into its own

Ben Turoff has put the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on the map.

  • Arts + Culture
An aerial view of Longboat Key, looking north from the southern tip.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 12, 2025
For 70 years, Longboat has always been Longboat

Since its inception in 1955, Longboat Key has obviously grown, but there is always a sign that remains a single constant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 18, 2025
Longboat restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving

The following local restaurants plan to feature turkey-centric menus for the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kelly Shrout, one of the main coordinators of the Friendship Garden at Longboat Island Chapel, takes a look at one of the butterfly plants in the garden. Volunteers recently helped spruce up the community garden that holds the memories of many residents who have contributed to rebuilding since hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 14, 2026
New year brings renewal to Friendship Garden

The overseer of the community garden at Longboat Island Chapel shared her pride in seeing it flourish post hurricane with residents' support.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The barricades heading north on Lena Road from the roundabout at 44th Avenue East will be removed Oct. 1.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 29, 2025
Lena Road will connect State Road 64 to State Road 70 on Oct. 1

Manatee County plans to open the connection but emphasizes it won't be the urban corridor originally planned.

  • East County
  • News
An extensive project to repair North Casey Key Road is expected to be completed by March 2027.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 28, 2025
Casey Key marches down the road to recovery and resilience

A once-quiet stretch on normally quiet Casey Key is bustling with the early stages of a $44 million road repair project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has 120 beds and is operated by a subsidiary of national health care provider Universal Health Services.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center scores third A in a row

Leapfrog's top score in twice-a-year schedule is the first under the management of new CEO Robbert Anderson.

  • East County
  • News
Jason Bond and his mother, Donna DeLuca, have been hard at work renovating the space for the new Longboat Key Provisions, the latest addition to The Centre Shops.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 15, 2025
Newest addition to The Centre Shops offers sophisticated picnic supplies

Longboat Key Provisions is set to host a grand opening Dec. 19, showcasing its high-quality picnic blankets, charcuterie, snacks and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Members congregate in the lobby of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA to socialize after exercising.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 29, 2025
Lakewood Ranch YMCA is 'more than a gym'

Members can learn Spanish or take art classes along with working out or taking a swim lesson.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Inside the current overcrowded storage facility for the Sarasota County Clerk of Court and County Comptroller office.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 30, 2025
New county court records storage facility is on the way

The Sarasota County Commission approves a lease-to-purchase plan for a new, legal documents storage building closer to the downtown court complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Soccer fight leaves victim's car damaged
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2026
Soccer fight leaves victim's car damaged

A pickup soccer game dispute spilled into a parking lot as one combatant's vehicle was damaged, presumably by an opposing player. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Florida lawmakers need to be aware of long-term pension strategy
  • By Zachary Christensen, Adrian Moore, Steven Vu |
  • November 12, 2025
Florida lawmakers need to be aware of long-term pension strategy

The state pension fund is still in a deficit and policymakers should avoid financial risks.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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