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Windjammers Unlimited, more formally known as the Circus Music Historical Society, will perform with the Sailor Circus on Jan. 11 after their weeklong convention in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 9-15

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

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On Jan. 1 residents of Seaplace Condominiums take part in the annual Polar Plunge.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 7, 2025
Seaplace Condominiums hosts its annual polar plunge for new year

On Jan. 1,residents jumped in the Gulf of Mexico to start the new year off fresh.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 15315 Anchorage Place sold for $6,295,000. Built in 2024, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,997 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 7, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 16-27 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Anchorage Place tops the week's sales at $6.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A roundabout at the Ringling Boulevard/Pine Place intersection is in progress.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2025
Last planned Ringling roundabout opening delayed until spring

Supply chain and storm-related setbacks postpone the planned January opening of the roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place.

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Participants of the Citizens Academy visit the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department for one of the sessions.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 7, 2025
Longboat Key readies for 2025 Citizens Academy class

The town of Longboat Key still has seats open for the upcoming Citizens Academy starting on Jan. 15.

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Former champion Ron Orlando hands Debra Quinn the 2024 YMCA Bridge Club trophy on Dec. 19 at the annual potluck luncheon.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 7, 2025
Bridge Club stimulates mental exercise at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Members of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Bridge Club say the game is challenging and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior Alisson Gonzalez was a state meet qualifier last season in the 129-pound weight class.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 7, 2025
Braden River High has state title contenders in girls weightlifting

The Pirates look to defend their regional title in 2025.

  • East County
  • Sports
Local artist Trevor Bystrom and musical partner Peter Mawanga, from Malawi, Africa, performed their music for Lakewood Ranch on Dec. 18 at Ranch Nite Wednesday at Waterside Place.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • January 7, 2025
Two musicians bridge gap between US and Africa

Regular Lakewood Ranch performer Trevor Bystrom unites with Malawian musician Peter Mawanga for a Waterside show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Resident reports loud music and screams from New Year's Eve partiers
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 7, 2025
Resident reports loud music and screams from New Year's Eve partiers

The responding officer heard some laughter, but no suspicious activity. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
MLS Commissioner Don Garber (right) speaks at the Bird Key Yacht Club with Gene Goldberg (left). Garber owns a property on Lido Key and has been coming to the area for decades.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 7, 2025
MLS Commissioner Don Garber speaks at Bird Key Yacht Club

Garber joined his old friend Gene Goldberg on stage as a part of the club's Seafarer's Speakers series.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Julia Piermont's installation service was held on Feb. 4 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 7, 2025
Christ Church of Longboat Key celebrates 20 years

Started by 25 Longboaters in 2004, the church will host a service on Jan. 12 to reminisce on all their progress throughout the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Police Department.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 7, 2025
Town manager 'confident' about upcoming transition with Longboat PD

Following the departure of Chief of Police George Turner, Town Manager Howard Tipton said the town will stick with the interim chief until setting priorities for the new chief.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Debutante Callaway Johnson with escorts Noah Johnson and Addison Wiggins.
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • January 7, 2025
Tips to get your new year started right

Don't wash your hair, but do wear red or yellow underwear to bring health, love, luck and happiness to 2025.

  • Black Tie
The rehabilitation hospital will be on Lake Osprey Drive.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 6, 2025
$30M rehab hospital breaks ground in Lakewood Ranch

The 40-bed rehabilitation facility is expected to open in 2026.

  • East County
  • News
Sheldon and Jo Meingarten shopping at Market on the Key.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 6, 2025
Market on the Key open for the season

From suncatchers to clothes to lunch, Markets By Nancy hosts a variety of vendors to appeal to everyone.

  • Longboat Key
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