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As of July 18, Longboat Key Police Department received nine of the patrol vehicles for the take-home vehicle program. Five of those nine are hybrid vehicles.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 1, 2023
Investment in police compensation, vehicles already paying off

Take-home vehicles and increased salaries and benefits for Longboat officers have helped the department fill vacancies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brooke Langston won the big raffle at the World Mangrove Day event on July 29, giving her the opportunity to christen Suncoast Waterkeeper's nee patrol boat.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 1, 2023
Suncoast Waterkeeper christens patrol boat, expands monitoring program

The patrol boat will help Suncoast Waterkeeper monitor the bay and quickly respond to pollution concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2023
Van Wezel included on 'places to save' list

The Florida Trust of Historic Places has placed the Sarasota performing arts hall on its 11 to Save list of threatened historic properties.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 31, 2023
Arrest made in July 24 shooting near St. Armands Circle

A Punta Gorda teen was in Venice Police Department custody on unrelated charges when identified by Sarasota detectives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Illusionist Marshall Chandler entertains Lynn Hagan and Mary Frances Mondo.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 31, 2023
Magic & Mystery Night Faire offers Sarasota a new experience

The event was the first of four that will be held by art studio Creative Liberties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Networking at Noon was hosted at the Chart House from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 31, 2023
Networking at Noon welcomes new, potential members to the chamber

The Chart House hosted the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce for a summer networking luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel Scharbo, the teen librarian at Braden River Library, goes over opening a checking account and savings account during an Adulting 101 session.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 31, 2023
Braden River Library offers classes on 'adulting'

Adulting 101 teaches teens about finances, budgeting, nutrition, time management and more to help prepare them for their futures.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key's first grants coordinator, Kalee Shaberts, started hunting for possible grants on July 17, 2023.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 31, 2023
Longboat Key’s new grants coordinator streamlines review process

Kalee Shaberts hit the ground running on July 17 as other town employees share her optimism about the new position.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An artistic illustration of the Alton Lakewood apartments being planned for the southeast corner of State Road 64 East and Lorraine Road.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 31, 2023
Pet-friendly apartment complex slated for SR 64, Lorraine Road

The Alton Lakewood apartments will feature a dog park and pet spa along with an oversized fitness center and outdoor running track.

  • East County
  • News
LJ Govoni, president of Fat Point Brewing Co., offers up a Keywaydin Island blonde ale at the grand opening July 28 at UTC.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 30, 2023
Fat Point Brewing offers pint-sized satisfaction at UTC

Sarasota's newest craft beer pub opened at a small, intimate setting on Cattlemen Road.

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  • Opinion
"A Comedy of Tenors" is the sequel to Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me a Tenor," but the play stands on its own.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 30, 2023
'Comedy of Tenors' creates a clockwork comedy

The beloved characters of “Lend Me a Tenor" are reunited in "A Comedy of Tenors," playing at Florida Studio Theatre from Aug. 2-27.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota city commissioners adopted an ordinance in 2021 to register and regulate vacation rentals in coastal communities.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 30, 2023
Sarasota considers expansion of ordinance regulating vacation rentals

Current vacation rental fee revenues fall short of city's regulatory expenses by roughly $100,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jacqueline Darby shares memories of going to Mixon Fruit Farms with Janet Mixon. Darby has been going to Mixon Fruit Farms for 40 years.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 29, 2023
Mixon Fruit Farms closes its doors in Bradenton

Patrons said goodbye to Mixon Fruit Farms after 84 years of memories.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School welcomes John Wilkerson as its new director of bands.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 29, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High welcomes new director of bands

John Wilkerson wants to focus on the little things as he works with his students.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Greer Island Spit Management Project began with clearing necessary vegetation the week of July 24.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 29, 2023
Beer Can Island dredging to be finished by end of August

After slight delays caused by wildlife, the town began clearing vegetation on-site to prepare for a quick dredging.

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