Longboat Key

Petra Rivera
November 6, 2024

The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel looks toward fall semester

This November, students can start the fall season with a relaxing new series that promotes holistic healing.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Carter Weinhofer
November 6, 2024

Sand removal on Longboat expected to begin early December

The sand removal process will be handled by the State after vegetation, construction and demolition debris removal from Gulf of Mexico Drive is completed.

Longboat Key
News

Petra Rivera
November 6, 2024

Longboat Key salons collaborate after hurricanes

David Gregory Salon opened its doors to Design 2000 Salon after it suffered great damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
November 6, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 21-25 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Bay Isles tops the week's sales at $5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Observer Staff
November 5, 2024

Sarasota, Manatee county 2024 general election results

The 2024 general election was held Nov. 5. The voter turnout was high in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Elections

Carter Weinhofer
November 5, 2024

Dates set for March 2025 Longboat Key election

The general election will take place on March 11, 2025, and a preliminary election, if necessary, will be held on Jan. 28, 2025.

Longboat Key
News

Petra Rivera
November 5, 2024

Plymouth Harbor residents raise more than $300,000 to help its employees

After 68 employees applied for hurricane relief, residents pitched in to support them as a way to show their appreciation for everything they do.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Carter Weinhofer
November 5, 2024

Cedars Tennis Resort enters new era in adding tennis pro John Eagleton

The staff at Cedars and new Tennis Director John Eagleton are hoping to lean on Eagleton's expertise and tennis connections to build Cedars as a popular tennis resort.

Longboat Key
News

Jim DeLa
November 5, 2024

Voters turn out in high numbers in Sarasota, Manatee

Manatee County appears to see record turnout; Sarasota just shy of 1992 mark.

Sarasota
News

Carter Weinhofer
November 5, 2024

Welfare check turns out to be resident dodging a 'bad friend'

The caller hadn’t heard from the resident since before the hurricanes, but there was more behind the pair’s friendship. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Matt Walsh
November 5, 2024

The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer’s crimes against humanity

Three governments tried to suppress evidence revealing that Pfizer and federal officials knew the company’s vaccine would not stop COVID and was deadly.

Sarasota
Opinion

Carter Weinhofer
November 4, 2024

A decision looms for the Longboat Pass Bridge's replacement

Transportation officials are studying options for a new bridge on the north end of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

Petra Rivera
November 4, 2024

Christ Church of Longboat Key host annual food drive for hurricane relief

Longtime volunteers of Our Daily Bread were amazed at the amount of donations church members and Longboaters brought.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Elizabeth King
November 3, 2024

Sarasota roofing firm provides pick-me-up with crane for water skiing nonprofit

Despite seeing his business multiply after the storm, the president of Sutter Roofing believes it's important to take time out to help the community.

Sarasota
News

Elizabeth King
November 3, 2024

Ed Chiles remains involved after the sale of his three iconic island eateries

Ed Chiles recently sold his popular Manatee County restaurants and has been spending some time outside the area: with family in Montana and on businesses in Tennessee — including cannabis bars. But his heart, and passion for sustainability, remains on Anna Maria Island.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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