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  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 16, 2018
Mote gets emergency state funding to add to response team

Mote's Stranding Investigations program has been receiving 17-20 calls a day in the last couple weeks regarding distressed or dead animals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 15, 2018
Lakewood Ranch football shut out in Homecoming game

The Mustangs fell 65-0 to defending state champion Venice High

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Businesses, residents await Ringling roundabout

Construction at the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection is expected to continue through mid-April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2017
Braden River High football beats Sarasota High 41-14

Two Pirates starters returned from injury in the win.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 2, 2015
People with Purpose: Shaun P. Merriman

Once chasing adrenaline as a professional water skier at Sea World, Merriman is now looking for ways to take the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to greater heights.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2015
Backlash doesn't change city's backflow preventer policy

Despite pushback from businesses who think the city’s regulations are too strict, the City Commission stood behind a system it believes is protecting Sarasota’s water supply.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2015
Ivory Lounge lawsuit against condo owners continues in court

Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare’s suit against the nightclub’s downtown neighbors got a jolt this week, when a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Children's surf camp rides into Sarasota

After five years of teaching children on Anna Maria Island, Eternal Summer Surf Camp has moved to Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alexis Orgera |
  • July 2, 2013
Beach Book Review: 'Broken Harbor' by Tana French

There's nothing like sitting at the beach or beside the pool and being transported. That's where Tana French comes in with 'Broken Harbor.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 27, 2013
Police department earns 911 training certification

The department spent six months to become certified to train 911 dispatchers. The move allows Longboat Police to groom new hires and save money on training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 25, 2025
New St. Mary members helm highly anticipated rummage sale

Organizers expect turnout to meet or even exceed last year's turnout of 800 people this weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 19, 2021
Deep Dive

Mote’s Aquaculture Research Park is helping save the world, one fish at a time.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Business Observer 02.17.11

O'Brien Family Farms celebrated its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 12, at the farm, 16505 S.R. 64 E.

  • East County
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 9, 2026
New impact fee may replace land acquisition fees

The town of Longboat Key hopes to replace the land acquisition fee with one that would cost developers less and go toward upgrading existing parks and recreation facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2023
A guide to the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

The Korn Ferry Tour event hits Lakewood National Golf Club April 20-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Can Gulf of Mexico Drive be safer?

Longboat Key leaders begin to look at what can be done on state highway after five fatalities since May 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff and Cassidy Alexander | Staff Writers |
  • December 6, 2017
Tom Harmer prepares to take over as Longboat Town Manager

The former Sarasota County Administrator doesn't start till Dec. 11, but he's spent the last five months getting to know the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Meadows' Joyce, Joe Wallace celebrate 70 years of marriage.

  • East County
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 17, 2024
Longboat author's first children's book garners widespread acclaim

The children's book "TIP's Magical Journey" by Longboat resident Barbara Mishkin has won several awards for its message of diversity and inspiration for children and adults.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 5, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre's 'The Outsider' takes aim at the politics of stupidity

Find out what happens when a nerdy lieutenant governor suddenly finds himself running the state.

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