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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 19, 2018
Longboat Key repairing water-main break

A private contractor ruptured a pipe on Longboat Key under Bayou Sound at the intersection of Harbourside Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bikes await riders in the transition area.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2019
Longboat Key Triathlon covers it all

Racers had a pick of several different distances on the island race.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
If all hospitals performed at Sarasota Memorial's level of distinction, approximately 56,367 deaths among Medicare patients could have been avoided, according to the study.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2012
Sarasota Memorial among top 5% for patient safety

For the ninth year in a row, Sarasota Memorial Hospital received HealthGrades' "2012 Patient Safety Excellence Award."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch celebrates community

Club Day, Block Party fosters friendship in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Vertex has five days to object to the decision, and the judge has 10 days either to issue a final order or reopen public hearing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
Palm-Aire tower to be denied

A Manatee County hearing officer has issued a notice of intent to deny Vertex Development's application for a 150-foot cell tower on Palm-Aire Golf Course property.

  • East County
  • News
Rashad West gives orders underneath a mask at Lakewood Ranch High football practice. West said the Mustangs won't have the advantage of low expectations this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 27, 2020
Lakewood Ranch football wants consistency and steady progress

The Mustangs are in year two under coach Rashad West.

  • East County
  • Sports
As of Thursday morning, Longboat Key has a self-response rate of 36.9% for the 2020 U.S. Census. In 2010, the town had a response rate of 43.7%.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 13, 2020
Longboat Key leaders encourage residents to fill out census forms before Sept. 30 deadline

Longboat Key’s self-response rate of 36.9% ranks 370th out of 409 cities and towns in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New Longboat Key Building Official Darin Cushing.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 28, 2014
Town hires new Building Official

Palmetto native will begin work on Longboat Key Aug. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 13, 2021
Tower Residences condo is week's top seller at $5.3 million

18th floor unit on Watergate Drive tops the sales list in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis for Sept. 27-Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 23, 2010
Bicyclists in fair condition after crash

Two women were struck by a vehicle Saturday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 10, 2015
3 Things: Better Than Ever

Sarasota may be experiencing a building boom, but its heart and soul remains its older homes in well-established neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dr. El Shahawy holding a large heart model.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 21, 2019
Understanding heart rate and health

If heart rate readings seem like a jumble of numbers, cardiologist El Shahawy is here to help dispel your confusion and arm you with knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brad Jeffers is the new general manager at the Grande Clubhouse.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2019
New general manager brings his 'Simple' tasks to the Grande Clubhouse in Lakewood Ranch

Longtime hospitality industry executive Brad Jeffers takes over at the Grande Clubhouse in the Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 11, 2018
Veterans Day parade honors all who served

Hundreds gathered along Main Street to celebrate Sarasota's veterans on Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new CVS is located at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bay Isles Parkway.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
CVS opens one month ahead of schedule

The drug chain opened its new Longboat Key store Aug. 5 - a month in advance of its original goal of a September debut.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Town gives ULI a second look

The commission gave the town manager direction to work out a proposed contract with The Urban Land Institute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy this classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Participants discussed ideas for the north end in small groups.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2012
Stakeholders participate in planning charrette

Approximately 40 people came together Saturday to discuss ideas for Longboat Key's north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The elevator shaft in this home home at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores sparked months of public backlash leading to the 30 foot height restriction.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 13, 2017
Planning board approves height regulations

The town advances plans to codify a 30 foot height restriction on single-family residential properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cars parked on the side of the street in the Longbeach Villages neighborhood of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 8, 2020
Longbeach Village residents push for resident-only parking

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to hold a virtual meeting on June 15 to discuss parking in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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