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    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 4, 2025
Police evict unwanted raccoon from fourth floor of condo

The officer had to handle the situation without backup from animal services. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Barbara Najmy and Nancy Lepain sit on the board for The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 4, 2025
The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle celebrates women, philanthropy and community

The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle brought sponsors and recipients together to look back on 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Composer Rucyl Mills wins the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2025
Composer Rucyl Mills wins the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize

The award includes a six-week residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a $35,000 commission.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 15515 Derna Terrace has three bedrooms and is 3,022 square feet.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 4, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 17-21 in Lakewood Ranch

An Azario Esplanade home on Derna Terrace tops the week's sales at $1.45 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch High senior Jonathan Leatt currently ranks ninth in the 800-meter run in 4A Region 3 after posting a 2:01.09 on Feb. 28.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • March 4, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Jonathan Leatt

Leatt helped the Mustangs win the Lakewood Ranch Invitational with three top-three finishes.

  • East County
  • Sports
This drawing by Quay 1 and 9 depicts the 1000 Boulevard of the Arts project (in red) enveloping its city-approved One Park West project.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 3, 2025
Opposition to Hyatt Regency redevelopment plan organizing

Developers of Quay Blocks 1 and 9 are being joined by nearby condo residents in appealing a Planning Board adjustment to the City Commission to build 1000 Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local college presidents, from left, Michele Morgan of Keiser University, Brett Kemker, of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, Dr. Larry Thompson of Ringling College of Art & Design, Tommy Gregory of State College of Florida, and moderator Mark Gordon spoke Feb. 25 at a lunch hosted by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • March 3, 2025
Local college administrators tackle issues with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

Administrators say partnerships with local businesses strengthen the economy.

  • East County
  • Business
Casey Welch with Rick and Sally Piccolo
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • March 3, 2025
USF Sarasota-Manatee celebrates 30th Brunch on the Bay

The event, held on the college's campus, raises money for student scholarships.

  • Black Tie
Through Women's Eyes Film Festival broadens mandate, rebrands
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 3, 2025
Through Women's Eyes Film Festival broadens mandate, rebrands

The 26th edition of the fest now called Reel Equals runs March 7-9 at Ringling College and Sarasota Art Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
Chad Day loved fishing. His memory is now honored through the Chad Day Memorial Fishing Tournament.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • March 3, 2025
Chad Day Memorial fishing tournament raises funds for Tidewell Hospice

The event has nearly raised $100,000 over its seven years to benefit terminally ill patients.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paul Grothouse of Cirque St. Armands, a new luxury resort opening this month, dishes up sweets at Taste and Tunes of the Keys.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 3, 2025
Attendees pack the house at Taste and Tunes of the Keys

Organizers thank attendees for showing up for event to further the rebuilding and beautification of Longboat Key since the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anyone who may have fallen for a scam could contact the Longboat Key Police Department through the non-emergency line at 941-316-1201.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 3, 2025
Longboat PD warns of common scams for gift cards, electronic payments

The department said it’s important to verify a request if it seems suspicious or marked as ‘urgent.’

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Opera names new marketing director
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2025
Sarasota Opera names new marketing director

Lael Mohib succeeds Stephen Baker, who held the job from 2021-23.

  • Arts + Culture
Latraia Savage, singer with Big Z Band, helps kick off the latest Savor the Sounds concert series.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 3, 2025
Longboat lets loose at concert series kickoff

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is holding the second show on March 15, featuring the Dr. Dave Band.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Wildlife Commission staff lift the manatee into the back of the unique vessel.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 3, 2025
FWC rescues cold-stressed manatee from Longboat Key canal

The manatee was in critical condition and transported to a rehabilitation facility in Myakka City.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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