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Sarasota County's OnDemand service debuted in 2021.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 12, 2025
Islandwide OnDemand extension in Longboat Key records solid first year

Despite hurricanes disrupting service for about a month, Sarasota County Transit said utilization and response from the islandwide rideshare service was positive in its first year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deaths rose under Bondi
  • By Adrian Moore, Jacob Rich
  • February 12, 2025
Deaths rose under Bondi

Fewer Americans are drug addicts, yet more people are dying from drug use. Law enforcement’s crackdown on opioids just caused users to shift to fentanyl.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Participants biked the distance of GMD during the Longboat Key Triathlon on Oct. 16, 2016.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 11, 2025
Longboat Key PD increases cyclist, pedestrian safety patrols

Officers will focus extra patrol efforts on high-risk areas on the island aimed at ensuring motorists, cyclists and pedestrians follow road safety rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Half a dozen models strutted the runway for the Beth Israel Women fashion show.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 11, 2025
More than 100 people turn out for BIW fashion show

Attendees embraced the "Breakfast at Tiffanys" theme for the 2025 fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Howard Tipton and Assistant Town Manager Isaac Brownman speak to Kiwanis Club members.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 11, 2025
Longboat Kiwanis Club talks proposed changes

Kiwanis Club members heard from town leadership about proposed changes, including an underwater sewer line.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Comedian Lynne Koplitz, who was raised in Sarasota, appears at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre from Feb. 13-15.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 13-19

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Implementation of moratoriums are crucial to District 5
  • By Robert McCann
  • February 11, 2025
Implementation of moratoriums are crucial to District 5

Manatee County Commissioner Robert McCann explains his views on moratoriums.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Scott Antritt can't help but smile after missing a tricky putt at Calusa Country Club during the first Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Charity Golf Scramble Monday.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • February 11, 2025
Calusa hosts first Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Charity Golf Scramble

Lennar donates 100% of proceeds back to the community foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Concession home sold for $3.75 million. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,428 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 11, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 27-31 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Ganton Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.75 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota Polo Club's Interscholastic Polo Team from left to right: Head Coach Stuart Campbell, 15-year-old Hazel Hill, 13-year-old Jayda Link, 15-year-old Ainsley Mulligan and 12-year-old Gregory Shepard.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 11, 2025
Youths have a shot at polo success in Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota Polo Club team of four started in fall 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Republican Club of Longboat Key hosts a dinner on April 11, 2023 at the Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 11, 2025
Republican Club of Longboat Key ready to kick off 2025 year with first event

After a brief hiatus, the club is looking to return better than ever, starting with its first event on Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two 'suspicious' cars determined to be neighborly visitors
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 11, 2025
Two 'suspicious' cars determined to be neighborly visitors

The responding officer’s brief investigation found the two cars parked on the street belonged to people visiting nearby. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A rendering of High Line, planned for the intersection of Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 11, 2025
More multifamily coming to Sarasota's Main Street

A 142-unit mix of condos and apartments is planned for the site of the former Michael Saunders offices at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A preliminary plan for the 32-acre site of the new Sarasota Orchestra Music Center off Fruitville Road near I-75.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 11, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra receives $50 million gift

An anonymous donation of $50 million will help the orchestra realize its goal of building its new Music Center on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Historian Susan Benjamin previews her upcoming talk on musician Paul Simon.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 11, 2025
Historian to illustrate legacy of musician Paul Simon

The works of an American folk singer/songwriter are set to come to life on Sunday with a lecture and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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