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Volunteer Rebekah Boudrie shows off Toby, a poodle mix up for adoption, at the new location. A main house will be used for administration and other needs, while a separate building will house kennels.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2018
New dog, and cat, house for Lakewood Ranch animal rescue

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch finds new home in Myakka City.

  • East County
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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 10, 2018
Cops Corner: When the car haulers return, it can only mean fall is here

Police reports from around the Key.

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SCD+NOW Ensemble will feature "Dreamfall" and "Jehanne." Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 10, 2018
‘SCD+NOW Ensemble’ fueled by unique collaboration with classical quintet

The latest Sarasota Contemporary Dance show, "SCD+NOW Ensemble," utilizes movement and live music to tell Joan of Arc’s story.

  • Arts + Culture
Choral Artists of Sarasota is celebrating its 40th anniversary season and Joseph Holt is celebrating his 10th anniversary as artistic director. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 10, 2018
Choral Artists of Sarasota kicks off season with inclusive concert

'Then Sings My Soul' concert celebrates the worship songs of three Abrahamic faiths.

  • Arts + Culture
The Ringling’s Center for Asian Art is now the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Center for Asian Art. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 10, 2018
Scene & Heard: Thursday, Oct. 11

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2018
Cardinal Mooney claws back to beat Riverview on Senior Night

The Cougars rallied to win sets four and five

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Congressman Vern Buchanan with Republican Club of Longboat Key President Joe McElmeel and Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner
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  • Katie Johns
  • October 9, 2018
Ron Turner addresses Republican Club of Longboat Key

Congressman Vern Buchanan and County commission candidate Christian Ziegler were also present at the Oct. 9 meeting.

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  • Neighbors
Steve Dietz, the general manager of golf operations at the Waterlefe Golf & River Club, said the course just finished a $250,000 improvement program.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 9, 2018
Waterlefe continues to pick up pace in Bradenton

Waterlefe continues to pick up pace as its expands its golf club membership in Bradenton

  • East County
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 9, 2018
Going gold for childhood cancer awareness

Sarasota County schools raised more than $17,000 for childhood cancer research.

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The Players Centre will continue operating out of the Tamiami Trail property until construction on a new campus at Lakewood Ranch is complete.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 9, 2018
Players Centre buyer unveiled

Capstone Management is adding the bayfront-adjacent site to its growing portfolio of Sarasota properties.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 9, 2018
Zota receives first-time ranking in Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

The Resort at Longboat Key Club and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota also made the list of 30 resorts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rebecca Desch pins the lieutenant insignia on the shirt of her husband, Brandon.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2018
Fire Department promotes Desch to lieutenant

New officer has been with the department for nearly 10 years.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 8, 2018
Bea Friedman, patron of the orchestra, dies at 98

A philanthropist who gave without fanfare, "Queen Bea" leaves behind a legacy of giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Rec Center i n Bayfront Park was a former tennis center
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat revisiting the need for a new rec center

Longboat has put aside $40,000 to study possible rec center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hollie Bouduille, Callum Vincent, Amelie Bouduille and Ellis Vincent at the 2017 Fright Night.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2018
St. Armands fills October calendar

Throughout this month, four events will entertain all ages for free.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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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.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa
  • December 22, 2025
Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

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