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  • April 24, 2019
Town leaders plan strategic retreat

Friday event for commissioners, Longboat staff is open to public at Windward Bay.

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Jay and Leighton Ricci Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Sugar-filled search

Sand Cay Beach Resort hosted its annual Easter egg hunt after a weather delay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit deputies Russ Younger and Christopher Ralston say people should never give out personal information or agree to make payments in gift cards.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns against scams

Law enforcement urges due diligence to prevent victimization.

  • East County
  • News
Lawyers representing Longboat Key have sought the dismissal of a lawsuit against the town regarding access to its website.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat seeks dismissal of website lawsuit

Defense team says lack of federal rules nullifies claim of man who has sued dozens of towns, cities and counties.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming and Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi at last year's event.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Rotary Club invites public to first responder event

For the first time, the Rotary Club of Longboat Key is offering a limited number of tickets to residents for their first responder appreciation event on May 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fred Beyerlein often walks the beach, which is how his collection has grown.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Longboater’s beach walks led him to unexpected fossil collection

Over the years, Fred Beyerlein has come across various fossils while walking Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The pair of pileated woodpeckers have babies in their nest. Photo courtesy of John Kravontka.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch resident pecks for support

Woodpecker nest saved by neighbor.

  • East County
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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 24, 2019
Gruters' family makes a royal exit as family of five

Meet our new Black Tie reporter, learn the concept behind Clara Reynardus de Villanueva's painting and buy your WWS tickets.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Contemporary Dance artist Melissa Rummel is one of the dancers performing in "Evolving/Revolving." Photo by Sorcha Augustine
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 24, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 'Evolving/Revolving' looks back and ahead

SCD's last show of the season honors company’s past and future.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 24, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 25

A look at the Observer's favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week, April 25-May 1.

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Creg Sclavi, Michael Judah, and Joe Ferrarelli as a squirrel, a fish and a greyhound during class. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 24, 2019
FSU/Asolo Conservatory instructor makes student actors into shapeshifters

Eliza Ladd of FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's shape-shifting students demonstrate their mastery of movement.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Crossing the line

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Water quality issues have come into sharp focus locally following a devastating red tide outbreak last summer and fall.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 23, 2019
Commissioners contemplate focus, priorities of Water Quality Summit

Commissioners have different ideas of what they hope residents will get out of the June 5 event.

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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 23, 2019
School Board of Manatee County votes against arming teachers

Discussions spurred by state-level legislation.

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Christine Mayer co-founded Cinderella's Closet when she was still a teacher for Sarasota County.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 23, 2019
Nice at any price: Sarasota shop owners share their prom secrets

Prom attire can be expensive, but volunteers and shopkeepers do what they can to make their clients smile.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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