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Two condominiums sold at L'Ambience recently, one for $4 million and another for $3.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 20, 2021
Pair of Longboat condominiums are top sellers on the islands

L'Ambiance units sell for $4 million and $3.5 million in separate deals that closed between Nov. 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Braden River lost 49-9 to the Tampa Jesuit Tigers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 20, 2021
Pirates football eliminated by Tampa Jesuit

Braden River lost 49-9 to the Tigers.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 19, 2021
Rams football eliminated by Venice

Riverview made costly mistakes in a 56-14 loss

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Thousands of golden cownose rays migrated to their winter home. Photo courtesy of Melissa Long.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 19, 2021
Thousands of cownose rays migrate past Longboat Key

The phenomenon happens twice a year as the rays seek warmer waters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul and Sarah Karon plan to donate up to $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 19, 2021
Longboat Key couple on contribution pledge: 'We believe in community'

Sarah and Paul Karon are planning to donate $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ron Trytek of the Sarasota Polo Club and Karen Medford of Sirius Day Spa compare their Sandies awards.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 19, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members awarded with Sandies

Annual Sandies award by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance honors dedicated members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 19, 2021
Here's the pitch: Fruitville Elementary students make, promote and sell self-made toys

Mrs. Jeanette Schwaed's fourth grade class gets a lesson in sustainability and entrepreneurship with class project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Firefighter-paramedic Ron Koper, Lt. Alan Jenkins and firefighter-paramedic William Lewis, who will be working the Thanksgiving shift.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 19, 2021
Workers on Longboat Key share stories of Thanksgiving on the clock

Someone has to keep the island running, and it often falls to first responders or restaurant servers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 19, 2021
Longboat Key Town Hall hosts belated art reception

The reception is usually an annual event, but this one was postponed at the start of the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Passengers get set to board an MCAT bus at the Walmart on State Road 64 on Nov. 11.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 19, 2021
MCAT explores service options for Lakewood Ranch

MCAT, which last served Lakewood Ranch in 2016, might consider an on-demand service in the near future.

  • East County
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Zack Rumbaugh of Lakewood Ranch gives son Brandt some pointers on his batting stance on one of the baseball fields in Lakewood Ranch Park. Citizens say more baseball and softball fields are needed around Manatee County.
    By
  • Scott Lockwood
  • November 19, 2021
Plan shows athletic facilities, trails and indoor space needed in Manatee County parks

The Manatee County Parks Master Plan gives a blueprint to the future of parks and recreational spaces in Manatee County.

  • East County
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    In Memoriam |
  • November 19, 2021
Patsy Ann Wingo (née Christian)

On Monday, July 12, 2021, Patsy Ann Wingo (née Christian) died at the age of 85 in her WV home in Lewisburg.

  • Siesta Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Ospreys are monogamous and mate for life, reusing their nests for generations. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • November 19, 2021
Bird of the week: Osprey

Health of the species is largely dependent on humans caring for the marine environment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 19, 2021
Sisterhood for Good plays bingo for charity in Lakewood Ranch

Sisterhood for Good of Lakewood Ranch raises money for charity grants through Designer Bag Bingo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 18, 2021
Sarasota County dispatchers tour Longboat Key

The purpose of the tour was to help Sarasota County dispatchers learn the unique parts of Longboat Key for when someone calls 911.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 18

Patricia Muller captured this photo of a freshly bloomed hibiscus in northern Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2021
East County weather page photo: November 18

Roxana Walters captured this green heron relaxing on a branch in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 18

Dana Cutalo captured this shelf of clouds over a lake in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 18, 2021
What’s Cooking on Main?

Two new restaurants are opening on Lakewood Ranch Main Street and one, Main Street Trattoria, is refreshing its menu with an Argentinian twist.

  • LWR Life
Wild turkey populations plummeted in the early 20th century, due to hunting and loss of habitat; they've recovered, thanks to conservation efforts. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • November 18, 2021
Bird of the week: wild turkey

Yes, they can fly -- at speeds approaching 55 mph.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Elks Lodge Car Show and Vendor Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Elks hosts 'Stuff the Truck' event Saturday to feed hungry children.

Busy weekend for Lakewood Ranch Elks who host a food collection on Saturday and a Car Show and Vendor Fair on Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 18, 2021
Longboat Key Democratic Club meets for first meeting since pandemic

The club met for lunch for their first in-person meeting since February 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Goldfarb and Michael Garey
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 18, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears presentation from Education Center at Temple Beth Israel

Program director Susan Goldfarb spoke to the club about the center's first season as a new entity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School's Logan Ranke, Cara Bailey and Makayla Clary do their best during a competition. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 18, 2021
East Bradenton high school bands prepare for state competition

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish Community high school bands work to perfect their routines before the state competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 18, 2021
North-end beachfront home on the market for $10.88 million

Property at 6211 Gulf of Mexico Drive was built in 1993 in a Mediterranean style.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although The Bay Park Conservancy has already obtained site plan approval for the first 10-acre phase of the project, the private organization hopes to streamline the city’s review of future phases. File rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 18, 2021
City streamlines review of bayfront project

After a long line of questioning, the City Commission agreed to modify its oversight of The Bay Sarasota project, delegating more responsibility to staff and a private partner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The state’s vision for the future of Fruitville Road is designed to better accommodate alternative modes of transportation, particularly pedestrian activity. Image via city of Sarasota
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 18, 2021
Fruitville Road vision emphasizes safety, pedestrian access

A 20-year plan for reshaping the state road earned a unanimous endorsement from the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Child Protection Center
  • November 18, 2021
Your Gift of Healing Will be Doubled

Join the fight against child abuse.

  • Sarasota
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Connie Lyke-Brown shows off the medal she received Nov. 7 in the 50th New York City Marathon and the one in her first in 1978. She holds the record for most consecutive marathons by a woman in the New York City Marathon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2021
Sarasota woman holds New York City Marathon record streak at 42 and counting

Connie Lyke-Brown is the Iron Horse of New York City Marathons for women.

  • East County
  • News
Elaine Vaughn of Lakewood Ranch fell in love with jewelry making 10 years ago.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2021
Fall Art Show and Sale will be hosted by the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch on Saturday.

Lakewood Ranch woman masters the craft of beading jewelry that will be on display at Fall Art Show and Sale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Su Byron
  • November 17, 2021
The best Lakewood Ranch spots to pop the bubbly

Champagne and sparkling wines are not just for special occasions. What makes classy bubbly a sip for all seasons? Three Lakewood Ranch experts weigh in.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 17, 2021
Symphony Massage, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce host ribbon-cutting on Longboat Key

The spa business opened in mid-February 2020, but the chamber took the opportunity to welcome them in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city launched a bike share program on St. Armands and downtown in 2020, but the partner company ended the service earlier this year. Now, the city is seeking a new arrangement. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2021
Officials discuss regional approach to transportation programs

A joint meeting with Longboat Key this month allowed city leaders to emphasize their desire to partner with neighboring governments on bikes, scooters and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue firefighter-paramedics gather around Chase Bullock, who won the department’s employee of the year award.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 17, 2021
Longboat Key firefighters honored at third annual awards ceremony

Firefighter-paramedic Chase Bullock won the department’s employee of the year award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 17, 2021
OPINION: Attack on doctors’ oath

Vaccinating children is emblematic of the war on the Hippocratic oath: government vs. doctors.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 17, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours

The chamber met in downtown Sarasota at the rooftop bar at Sage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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