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Kurt Turner
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 22, 2023
Six authors and a food truck take over Longboat Library

The Longboat Library held an author's showcase on March 19 and invited the Maine Line lobster truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble Conductor Joseph Miller conducts the band during The Star Spangled Banner.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 22, 2023
Artsy sounds welcome in Waterside of Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's new Sights and Sounds series provides a cultural boost.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The current posted speed limit on Broadway Street is 20 miles per hour.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 22, 2023
Longboat Key pursues mini roundabouts in the Village

Town commissioners asked staff to pursue cost estimates and potential funding sources for at least two roundabouts on Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The drug drop box at SPD headquarters is available year-round.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 22, 2023
Sarasota PD partners in DEA National Take Back Day

Unused, expired and unwanted prescription drugs may be dropped off at two Sarasota locations on April 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Conner Morrell won his heat at the 2022 Amalie Oil / Tub O' Towels 410 Sprint at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch sprint car driver earns spots in Tony Stewart's circuit

Conner Morrell will race in two high-level series in 2023, including Kyle Larson's High Limit series.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Ballet will perform "La Sylphide," about a Scotsman torn between his love for his betrothed and his attraction to an ethereal creature.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 21, 2023
Sarasota Ballet stages 'La Sylphide'

Macarena Gimenez and Luke Schaufuss star in the Scottish-themed romance.

  • Arts + Culture
Plantation man arrested in hit-and-run that injured an SPD officer
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 21, 2023
Plantation man arrested in hit-and-run that injured an SPD officer

An officer was struck by a suspect driving a stolen vehicle Monday night on Bird Key. He is expected to make a full recovery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Realtor Stacy Haas of Michael Saunders & Company announced the sale of a $5.15 million Lake Club home on Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 21, 2023
Lake Club home sells for $5.15 million in Lakewood Ranch

Realtor Stacy Haas of Michael Saunders & Co. represented the sellers of the Bowspirit Way house.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Moment worthy of extra celebration
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 21, 2023
Moment worthy of extra celebration

A couple asked a police officer to help them celebrate their engagement. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    In Memoriam |
  • March 21, 2023
Larry “Sammy” Corbitt

Larry “Sammy” Corbitt, 80, passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 17, 2023.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The play "Paralyzed" will be performed on Wednesday, March 29, at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 23-29

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

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This Country Club home at 13315 Palmers Creek Terrace sold for $2.8 million. It has five bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, a pool and 6,171 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
780 SRQ Condominiums will include 34 units, two of them priced as attainable.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 21, 2023
Downtown Sarasota multifamily projects move through review committee

Four condo and apartment developments will bring nearly 300 new units in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
OnPlace staff members celebrating the company's one-year anniversary are Erin Steele, community relations, Sandy Friedman, business development, Monaca Onstad, president and CEO, Amanda Arnold, vice president, and Mackenzie Straley, director of community experience.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 21, 2023
Community lifestyle specialist spreads wings with OnPlace

Former SMR community relations director Monaca Onstad uses her Lakewood Ranch experience to enhance communities around the nation.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 21, 2023
Longboat looks to wage increases to fill open town roles

The town's main hiring disadvantage is the seasonal traffic congestion faced by employees, which largely live off-island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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