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3496 Mistletoe Lane
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 20-24 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Corey’s Landing home on Mistletoe Lane tops the week's sales at $4.28 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Skyler Johnson, a sophomore at Parrish Community High School, uses an endoscope to check the valves within the chamber to see if they're bent.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 8, 2023
Manatee students prepare to be career-ready with hands-on experience

Changes in career and technical education keep the school district adjusting to meet industry needs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mangrove trimming is regulated by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 8, 2023
Regulating mangrove responsibility causes confusion

An illegal removal of mangroves along a Longboat Key property line raises question of the town's ability to enforce regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josette Carter and Diane Kaslow.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 7, 2023
St. Armands residents gather for annual dinner

St. Armands residents association hosts their annual dinner at Sarasota Yacht Club on March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lisa Caufield and Rose Braonea serve customers at Panda Express.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 7, 2023
Culver's, Panda Express, Slim Chickens move into Lakewood Ranch

The fast-casual menu grows in Lakewood Ranch with three new fast-food franchises now open.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
This Country Club East home at 16508 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $2,295,000. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,973 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 20-24 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Kendleshire Terrace tops the week's sales at $2.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
With the Fed's monetary policy, a bear market is only a matter of time.
  • By George Rauch
  • March 7, 2023
Which way are the stock market winds blowing?

With government debt and interest rates increasing, it's only a matter of time before the market responds with a correction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Passenger traffic at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport rose in July as compared to June, but still remains down year over year.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 7, 2023
NTSB investigates near-collision at SRQ

Air Canada and America Airlines aircraft came within 3,100 feet of each other in a near-runway incident on Feb. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheldon Rhoden with “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul".
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 7, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2023-24 season

WBTT supporters enjoyed a taste of what's to come with the company's upcoming season during the Hush! Hush! Party on March. 6.

  • Black Tie
Harlem Quilt runs at The Ringling through March 26.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 9-15

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

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Joyce Roslund puts mustard on her hotdog.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 7, 2023
Christ Church holds community cookout

On March 4, the church invited members and neighbors to come by and enjoy some good food and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 7, 2023
Where are the Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipients now?

The Taylor Emmons Scholarship was formed to go its recipients a boost forward in life at the Out-of-Door Academy. Here's how it is doing.

  • East County
  • Schools
ODA's Nolan Naese and Nevan Hernandez celebrate after a Hernandez home run.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 7, 2023
The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team's offense brings the thunder

The Lakewood Ranch program is in search of its third-straight state semifinals berth.

  • East County
  • Sports
A noise reminder, just in case
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 7, 2023
A noise reminder, just in case

Construction workers were reminded of the noise ordinance after a caller complaint. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Tzeva's small plates set a family-oriented dining experience.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 7, 2023
Tzeva restaurant fires up Mediterranean dishes with Israeli, Japanese flair

The newly opened Mediterranean restaurant at Art Ovation Hotel adds some creativity to its menu.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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