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The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of constructing a pedestrian crosswalk across connecting First Street to Ritz-Carlton Boulevard in Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 15, 2018
Residents, officials monitor bayfront traffic

Longboat Key residents are hopeful changes along U.S. 41 will reduce seasonal congestion, but a new crosswalk may complicate matters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 15, 2018
New College filmmakers release powerful film documenting collegiate racism

It was difficult to hold back tears at a screening of "Sincerely, The Black Kids" May 12, which was directed by soon-to-be New College of Florida graduate Miles Iton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Jess McIntyre
  • May 15, 2018
Summer Break from adulthood

Lighten your load this summer by setting aside playtime for your inner child.

  • LWR Life
Janet and Kevin Allen, with daughter, Summer, and dog, Bixbi
  • By By Kevin Allen | Contributor
  • May 15, 2018
The Jolly Rancher

What’s it like to be the new guy on the Ranch?

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • May 15, 2018
Family values

A home in the Country Club is the perfect place to make memories.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 14, 2018
Patrons get a taste of Savor Sarasota

Savor Sarasota hosted a kick off event May 14 at Element.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 14, 2018
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Todd Beckwith is AltMed's marketing executive and spokesman.
  • By Mark Gordon | Contributor
  • May 14, 2018
Out of the weeds

A local company aims to deliver a big dose of top-notch service to the nascent medical marijuana industry.

  • LWR Life
Head out to one of Central Florida's natural springs for a cool summer treat.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 14, 2018
Into the blue

Hot beach got you down? Fill up an inner tube and a tank of gas and head to Central Florida’s beguiling backwaters, where cool springs eternal.

  • LWR Life
Debra Williams
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 14, 2018
Longboat newcomer appointed to Planning and Zoning Board

Debra Williams, a 55 year old former planning and zoning board member of a small town in New Jersey, was unanimously appointed to the board by the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Doug Hay, a 62-year-old retired maintenance mechanic, is a Lakewood Ranch snake charmer.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 14, 2018
Snake Charmer

Doug Hay, Florida snakes, Lakewood Ranch

  • LWR Life
    In Memoriam |
  • May 14, 2018
Allen Kershman

Allen Kershman, 1931-2018, died on May 10, 2018 after retiring in Longboat Key, Florida, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • May 14, 2018
Beverly Minkin Addison

Beverly Minkin Addison, August 20, 1927 - March 3, 2018, of Santa Monica, California and Sarasota, Florida died at the age of 90, her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 14, 2018
Survey: Longboat workers impacted by SCAT cancellation

A proposed cancellation of SCAT Route 18 would impact at least 13 businesses on Longboat Key, according to a survey conducted by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bujibaja is $108.
  • By Kaleigh Omang | Contributor
  • May 14, 2018
Get Your Weave On

Natural fiber woven bags are all the rage. And why not? They fit with just about anything and can go anywhere.

  • LWR Life
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