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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Conversation with Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders, the woman whose local real estate empire surpassed $2 billion in sales last year, grew up barefoot on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 5, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 14, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Kingston Kokoefer

The sophomore safety had two interceptions in The Out-of-Door Academy football's Week 9 win over Seffner Christian.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 12, 2025
Beef 'O' Brady's hosts second supply drive for Tara Elementary teachers

Community members can participate until July 31 to help ease the burden of teachers spending their own money for supplies.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 9, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for a half marathon

This week, First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay race director Javier Sanchez shares on how to prepare for a half marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 28, 2021
New stoplight coming to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

The intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive will go from a four-way stop to traffic signals in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 22, 2025
Sarasota Paradise ends amateur era with playoff loss

The soon-to-be professional soccer club will have a new look in 2026.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
Your Calendar: Aging in Paradise Gala

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 4, 2025
All Angels fundraising art sale kicks off strong

Community members turned out in droves for the All Angels by the Sea "New to You art" sale on the first day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 19, 2022
Lemongrass leads blend of herbs and spices that set Phở Cali's chicken apart

It's a recipe that's been made for centuries in Vietnam. And yet lemongrass chicken has made a seamless transition across the world for diners of all palates and persuasions.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 17, 2017
'Once' sings the praises of music at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's first mainstage production of the season features talented musicians and an honest story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: ODA Thunder

David Grain Jr. won the Most Improved Player Award two years ago. Now, The Out-of-Door Academy senior wide receiver is hoping to lead the ODA Thunder back to the postseason.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2013
Family Affair

Fifteen-year-old Chance Sharbono is in his first year wrestling at Sarasota High, where his dad, Cezar, is the head coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 10, 2022
Residents slam noise, notifications in pickleball project

Residents of Winding Oaks say Key Club's proposal for four new courts is out of bounds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 19, 2021
Class Act: From the Ground Up

Casto President Brett Hutchens strongly feels the pulse of the Lakewood Ranch community. After all, he has been part of its growth since nearly the beginning.

  • LWR Life
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • January 12, 2011
My View: Turn ownership of beach back to rightful owners

As beach renourishment costs continue to mount, let beachfront property owners maintain their own sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2024
Sarasota students earn nearly $75K in scholarships

The financial assistance came from Sarasota County Schools, Chorus of the Keys and Military Officer Association of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2012
Commission chooses Benderson project

The Sarasota City Commission picked a $1.4 million offer for prime commercial space on Fruitville Road. The offer is half what a competing developer offered to pay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Mar Vista makes storied request

The Planning and Zoning Board will review Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles' request to build a second story and space for events and wedding receptions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 26, 2017
More than 1,000 new hotel rooms expected in Sarasota

Between 2016-2018, the county will get 1,112 new hotel rooms — most of which are centered in downtown Sarasota.

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