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The participants were chosen from various branches of the Israel Tennis Centers to represent the foundation. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Israel Tennis Centers aces mission for kids

The foundation will host an exhibition at the Longboat Key Club on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Helen Daly, Barbara Mann, Thomas McKenna, Dorothy McMullen and Jacqueline Tursso died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christian Sharbono and Chance Sharbono, who finished in second place at 138 pounds in Class 2A. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
Big wrestling efforts fall just short for locals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Damien Gordon rises for a shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball tasked with redeveloping chemistry

After their historic senior class departs, it will be up to three returnees to get the Mustangs back to the final four.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner on Longboat Key!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 8, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.8.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
The Rev. Bill Friederich sworn in

He was elected by the congregation in January to take over as the full-time minister of Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Anna Brugmann
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 8, 2017
Race of the mascots

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted its mascot race on Siesta Key Beach on March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Jon F. Swift Construction
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Bayfront Park pickleball and tennis courts open to public

The courts officially opened on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Cortez Heron" by Karen Beach was chosen at this year' s cover art.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Island directory makes a comeback

The Island Comber will be delivered to all homes, business and hotels room from Anna Maria Island to Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 8, 2017
Police seek answers to bike crashes

So far, there have been three accidents involving bicycles on Longboat Key in 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 8, 2017
Country Club Shores residents organize against exceptions to Key height restrictions

On Monday evening, the Town Commission considered adjustments to these exceptions in the town code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(John McGuire)
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 8, 2017
180 units: no more, no less

Speakers at a PAC-hosted event reminded residents what the Colony referendum means.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gavin Root.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Matt Bertrand. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.08.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.08.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2017
Longboat Chamber networks after hours

Chamber members gathered at Chubby's, soon to be Tiny's LBK Tavern, on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2017
Lord's Warehouse shows off fashionable collection

This year marked the 20th anniversary of the annual style show for Lord's Warehouse, which is operated by the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The downtown CRA was used to fund projects like the First Street Whole Foods complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 7, 2017
City, county set for CRA showdown

Local governments have been unable to settle a dispute over the downtown Community Redevelopment Area. Now, the two sides could be headed for a lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Fire Department and Sarasota Police Department personnel work to fight a 3-alarm fire at the Ringling College of Art and Design Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2017
Emergency personnel respond to fire at Ringling College construction site

A fire at the Basch Visual Arts Center causes road closures on Dr. Martin Luther King Way between U.S. 41 and Cocoanut Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Easton Griffith looks at Bennett Park, most of which he can not use.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2017
Manatee Commission blesses Rotary park project

Rotary clubs will raise $1.8 million for the project.

  • East County
  • News
The World of Beer location in downtown Sarasota has officially closed.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2017
World of Beer closes in downtown Sarasota

The two-story craft beer bar and restaurant has closed at 1888 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two die in plane crash near Duette.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 6, 2017
Two victims of small plane crash in Manatee County identified

The twin-engine plane had taken off from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport about 20 minutes before the crash.

  • East County
  • News
Sheriff' s Office arrest suspected flasher.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 6, 2017
Deputies expose suspect in Lakewood Ranch flasher case

Twenty-year-old male arrested on suspicion of exposing himself.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 6, 2017
James Balog talks climate change in Sarasota visit

The photographer sat down for a roundtable discussion before speaking as part of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 6, 2017
RCLA speaker warns climate change is 'in your back yard'

The photographer and climate change advocate spoke about his Antarctic adventures and the effects of climate change.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town commission candidates spoke to Longboat Key voters earlier this month at a public forum.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 6, 2017
Early voting begins on Longboat Key

Early voting will be available until Saturday March 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 6, 2017
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Purim

The temple celebrated with games, food and some wild visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 5, 2017
Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores neighborhood hosts annual craft show

Neighbors gathered for an afternoon of art and music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 5, 2017
SKA hosts annual breakfast

Siesta Key Association members gathered at St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key for their sold out event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2017
Record run in Lakewood Ranch

Annual fundraising run in Lakewood Ranch has record participation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 4, 2017
Sarasota residents show support for President Trump

Sarasota hosted a Spirit of America Rally, part of a national initiative to show support of President Trump.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2017
Longboat Key Center for the Arts highlights community talent

The Annual Community Juried Exhibition officially opened on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2017
Garden Club puts Longboat Key homes on parade

Four homes provided unique looks into Longboat living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
EJ McBroom, Sherry Kittle, Belinda Russell, Kathy and Jerry Lindeman and Richard McBroom
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
Bird Key celebrates the Eagles

The Alter Eagles performed for the club on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Craig, Betsy Winder, Jeff Hotchkiss and Ken Schneider
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
Longboat Key Club members enjoy night under stars

The club hosted its first Jazz Under the Stars event on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 3, 2017
Mustangs tripped up in state semifinal

A key injury made things tough for Lakewood Ranch in its 54-49 loss to Sickles.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 3, 2017
St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale leads customers on treasure hunt

The annual sale had items ranging from clothing to small appliances.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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