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Garry Kohn, a visiting member from the Mason Deerfield Rotary Club, presents a banner to Lang Wooddy, the new Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch president.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 16, 2024
New Lakewood Ranch Rotary president focuses on a successful year

River Strand's Lang Wooddy wants to meet members' expectations of having successful events, expanding programs and helping the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artem Kopmar, a captain of the Braden River Soccer Club U16 boys team, dribbles around Davi Pereira at a team practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 16, 2024
Braden River Soccer Club will earn national exposure at Denver tournament

The U16 boys soccer team won the Florida State Cup in May to qualify for the US Club National Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Burglar turned out to be a renter who was double-booked
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 16, 2024
Burglar turned out to be a renter who was double-booked

An officer responded to a burglary call but discovered the "intruder" was another vacationer who booked the same rental. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Al Ernst and Cliff Hornsby
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 16, 2024
84-year-old lives his dream as a stand-up comedian

On-stage as "Gerry Atric," Longboat's Cliff Hornsby injects a dose of levity into the aging process.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A leatherback turtle hatchling crosses the beach.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 16, 2024
Longboat commissioner creates challenge to support sea turtle programs

Gary Coffin decided to "adopt a nest" through Longboat Key Turtle Watch, which sparked his idea to encourage other local officials to do the same.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Kopp is the town's new Support Services Director.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 16, 2024
Chris Kopp returns to Longboat Key as new support services director

Previously with code enforcement, Kopp returns to embrace his passions for public service and training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Direct library funds to foster care children
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • July 15, 2024
Direct library funds to foster care children

A Longboat resident writes that libraries are redundant in 2024 thanks to technology.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
From left, Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos, Cory McDonnell of Grassroots K9 Sarasota, Officer Jake Nelson, K9 Brody, Chief Rex Troche, K9 Bruin, Officer Adam Bearden and Lt. Dwayne Shellhammer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2024
Two SPD K9 units now qualified for explosives detection

A pair of K9 teams complete training to enhance the Sarasota Police Department's explosive ordnance detection capabilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Pass Bridge was originally constructed in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005 and 2020.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 15, 2024
Commissioners recommend mid-level option for Longboat Pass Bridge

Longboat Key commissioners sent FDOT a letter to convey the consensus for a replacement bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Edwards, Thomas Babicz and Liz Barker answer questions from Morgan Bentley.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 15, 2024
Sarasota School Board candidates share stances at forum

Candidates told attendees what they would change in the school district if given a "magic wand."

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Annabeth Howell and James Nicholson at the stingray touch tank at Mote Marine Aquarium in August 2023.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 15, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club sends 16 students to Mote camp

The club funded its most Mote summer camp scholarships ever for children who live on Longboat or whose parents work on Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Bateman and Sparky Pashkow
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 15, 2024
Longboat Harbour residents host goodbye party for longtime friend

Larry Bateman has been a dedicated member of Longboat Harbour for 25 years who helped cultivated strong bonds between the residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wetlands in Lakewood Ranch are monitored regularly to keep invasive plant species at bay and ensure proper water flow.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 15, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's preserved lands face many threats

The stewardship districts battles invasive species like the Brazilian pepper tree on a regular basis.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High rising senior Kali Barrett committed to the University of Cincinnati on July 7.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 15, 2024
East County girls basketball star commits to Cincinnati

Kali Barrett, a rising senior at Cardinal Mooney High, said she values her relationships with Bearcats coaches.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lauren Macri and her husband, Tim Macri, the owners of Beef 'O' Brady's Braden River, love seeing the community support through the restaurants Christmas in July partnership with Tara Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 15, 2024
Tara Elementary partners with Beef 'O' Brady's for Christmas in July

Restaurant patrons fulfill teachers' wishes before a back-to-school luncheon at Beef 'O' Brady's.

  • East County
  • Schools
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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • December 22, 2025
Gift donations break record at Sarasota Sheriff's Office
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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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