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Petra Rivera
July 21, 2023

Longboat Key police chief outlines department goals at Kiwanis Club meeting

Chief George Turner described recruitment and retention challenges the department has faced.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jay Heater
July 21, 2023

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing lands major role at World Champions Cup

The Lakewood Ranch distributor will handle all beer provisions and sales at the international golf event hosted by The Concession.

East County
Business

Carter Weinhofer
July 21, 2023

Longboat Key drive collects enough blood to save as many as 39 lives

The July 19 blood drive sponsored by the town of Longboat Key saw the donation of 13 units of blood.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Liz Ramos
July 20, 2023

Swimming, reading just two activities offered at the YMCA summer camp

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA provides plenty of activities to keep children entertained during the summer.

East County
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
July 20, 2023

Extracurricular activities evolve to suit students' interests

With so many differing interests among students, faculty at Sarasota and Manatee county schools are rising to the challenge and introducing new clubs and activities.

Sarasota
Schools

Petra Rivera
July 20, 2023

Longboat Island Chapel charity event collects truckload of toilet paper

The toilet paper collected during the July event was donated to Stillpoint Mission in Bradenton.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Monica Roman Gagnier
July 20, 2023

Manatee, Sarasota school districts work to boost arts programs

After arts programs saw lower involvement as a result of the pandemic, schools are boosting their offerings.

East County
Schools

Andrew Warfield
July 20, 2023

New schools on the way in Sarasota

Three new schools are being constructed to address growth in the central and southern part of the county.

Sarasota
Schools

Liz Ramos
July 20, 2023

Construction projects progress at east Bradenton schools in new school year

Additions or renovations will take place at Freedom and Tara elementary schools, Haile Middle and Lakewood Ranch High.

East County
Schools

Ryan Kohn
July 20, 2023

New Cardinal Mooney AD returns to his roots to boost Cougars

Rafael Fernandez is a 1991 graduate of the school, where he played on the baseball team.

Sarasota
Sports

Observer Staff
July 20, 2023

Sarasota police seek help in vehicle crimes spree

Burglaries and thefts of Kia, Hyundai and Chevrolet models have been reported.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
July 20, 2023

New Sarasota superintendent describes his holistic approach to education

Terrence Connor brings a history of experience in education, having previously held roles including principal, chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.