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Bouncer bounces man with a service dog
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 4, 2023
Bouncer bounces man with a service dog

A man with a service dog was denied entry into a bar and was shoved by a bouncer because he blocked the doorway. This and other tales from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ken Schneier will enter his third term on the Longboat Key Town Commission in March 2023.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 4, 2023
Five questions with Ken Schneier

Schneier discusses his decision to pursue a third time and his hopes for Longboat Key's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Country Club is maintained by CDDs 2, 5, and 6.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 4, 2023
Water system transfer tops Lakewood Ranch Country Club 2023 priorities

Landscaping improvements and hurricane reimbursements also rank high on a list of the CDDs' priorities.

  • East County
  • News
This Country Club home at 13215 Palmers Creek Terrace sold for $1,935,500. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,701 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 3, 2023
Top residential real estate sales in Lakewood Ranch for Dec. 12-23

A Country Club home on Palmers Creek Terrace tops the week's sales at $1.94 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Kaiden and mom Julie with nurse midwife Sarah Nicola
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2023
Sarasota's first baby of 2023 arrives at 12:29 a.m.

A boy was born early in the morning on Jan. 1 at SMH and has a 4-year-old big sister.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Bay would be constructed between the existing Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota tower, right, and the site of the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, left.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2023
Second Ritz-Carlton residences building planned for Quay

The 20-story, 74-unit tower will feature condos priced between $3.5 million and $11.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 5-11

The year kicks off with movie magic on stage, comedy and plenty of art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High School's Jasmine Burden, Bryce Brielmann and Amme Cook lead the Marching Mustangs in the parade. The marching band performed in the Sugar Bowl parade and half time show.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High marching band makes sweet memories at Sugar Bowl

From a riverboat ride to walking Jackson Square to performing at the Sugar Bowl, the Marching Mustangs won't forget their New Orleans trip.

  • East County
  • Schools
One credit card too many
  • By Eric Garwood
  • January 3, 2023
One credit card too many

A shopper who dropped his wallet finds a little something extra when making sure nothing was lost. This and more in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
St. Lucie County administrator Howard Tipton will start his tenure with the town Jan. 30
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 3, 2023
Top priorities for Longboat's new town manager

Howard Tipton will start his new role on the barrier island Jan. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Victoria Staszak and Ashlyn Meyers are grateful to Cameron Dakin Dairy for allowing them to show Josie at the Manatee County Fair.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 3, 2023
Local farms support Manatee County Fair participants from FFA, 4-H

Cameron Dakin Dairy and Bunyak Club Calves lead the way providing animals to show at the annual fair in Palmetto.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • January 3, 2023
10 Sarasota events you simply can't miss in 2023

Mark your calendars. Here are the top 10 events coming this year in Sarasota.

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Winners of the 2019 tournament's Division 1, Andy and Karen Adams, Sandra Weiss and Chris Wetzig.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 2, 2023
Observer Challenge returns in February

The Observer Challenge is scheduled for Feb. 3-5 at the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pedestrian killed in accident on Lockwood Ridge Road
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 2, 2023
Pedestrian killed in accident on Lockwood Ridge Road

Florida Highway Patrol says a 76-year-old Bradenton man walked into the path of a car driven by an 80-year-old woman.

  • East County
  • News
Gary Coffin will take his District 1 commission seat in March 2023.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 2, 2023
Five questions with commissioner-elect Gary Coffin

Coffin discusses his decision to seek the role, his leadership style and pressing issues on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
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From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact
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St. Lucie County Administrator George Landry has been recommended by Howard Tipton to replace him as town manager as Tipton prepares to retire.
  • June 19, 2026
New town manager recommended for Longboat Key
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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
  • June 19, 2026
Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch
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Woman charged in three high-profile Sarasota burglaries
  • June 18, 2026
Woman charged in three high-profile Sarasota burglaries
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Tony Barrett speaks at a candidate forum in April at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
  • June 18, 2026
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