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Catherine Avery of Catherine Avery Investment Management was nominated for Investment News Women's Portfolio Manager of The Year.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 26, 2023
Longboat resident nominated for Portfolio Manager of The Year

Catherine Avery Investment Management employs an "ultra-personal" strategy to engage clients in the investing process.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will be at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sept. 30.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The soulful holiday spectacular "Joyful! Joyful!" plays from Nov. 29 to Dec. 30 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 26, 2023
Critic’s picks for Sarasota's new live theater season

From the morbid to the merry, there's something for everyone between now and yearend.

  • Arts + Culture
This Country Club home at 8028 Royal Birkdale Circle sold for $1.34 million. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,505 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 26, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 11-15 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake View Estates home on Lucerne Loop tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key police department recently added Officer Michael Mathis to the fleet, sworn in on Set. 18.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 26, 2023
Longboat Key Police Dept. adds another fresh face before peak season

Officer Michael Mathis was sworn in on Sept. 18 after relocating from Georgia.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chef Sol Shenker will not reveal where the ingredients from Wolfie's mouthwatering sandwiches will come from.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • September 26, 2023
New York-style deli finds new home in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Sol Shenker is executive chef at The Original Wolfie's, which opens in October in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Chris Sachs, Glenda Leonard and Ed Krepela at a Kiwanis Club meeting in 2022
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 26, 2023
New Kiwanis Club president discusses love for mission, hopes for future

Before moving to Longboat, Christopher Sachs worked in publishing, on magazine titles like Men's Journal and National Geographic Adventure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 26, 2023
Downtown condo tower faces more obstacles before approval

Key administrative adjustments were denied for Obsidian, an 18-story, 14-unit luxury condo tower. The decision may be appealed to the Sarasota Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bones found at Quick Point preserve investigated by Longboat Key police
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 26, 2023
Bones found at Quick Point preserve investigated by Longboat Key police

Concerned citizens called to report bones found in the park, which led to an investigation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
In early 2023, with red tide rampant on area beaches, 92 black skimmers sought refuge at Myakka River State Park. One of them was 5B, a member of the Lido Key nesting colony banded as a chick in 2019.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • September 25, 2023
Local shorebird finds refuge during Hurricane Idalia

Thanks to bird banding, researchers know that black skimmer 5B fledged a chick and survived the storm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel collected underwear to donate to Turning Points in the month of September
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 25, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel collects donations at September charity happy hour

Chapel members gathered in fellowship and collected clothing for Turning Points in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aryanna Spainhower is a senior on the Braden River High volleyball team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Aryanna Spainhower

The Braden River High volleyball senior had 11 kills, 18 digs and a block in a 3-1 win over Riverview High.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was built over fill, which created land on what was formerly Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 25, 2023
Van Wezel study group receives scope of work report

The Purple Ribbon Committee has two years to complete the evaluation and recommendation for reuse of the performing arts hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lt. Daniel Heath (left) and other Longboat Key firefighter paramedics practice running into the water with rescue boards.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 25, 2023
Longboat Key Fire Rescue crew refreshes water-rescue skills

The town's firefighter-paramedics teamed up with Manatee County lifeguards to learn proper water rescue techniques.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Antigua residents Nicole and Robert Hildreth are new to the area and are considering joining the congregation at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 24, 2023
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice hosts gala at Lakewood Ranch church

Boots and Bandanas is a hit at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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