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  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 11, 2025
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto celebrates 2025 Youth of the Year

The nonprofit highlighted the achievements of all of its Youth of the Year finalists at the event March 7.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2014
Sidelines

LRLL registration upcoming; TOPSoccer to kick off winter season; GSJGA season tees off

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'Yesterday'

“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2011
Neal home sales outpace 2010

Neal Communities wrote 39 contracts in September - a 90% increase from this time last year.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Obituary: Paul Grodner

Paul Grodner, 90, of Annapolis, Md., and formerly of Longboat Key, died May 20.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2011
News briefs

Community news and notes

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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 2, 2024
10 Longboat Key projects to watch in 2024

Islandwide transit, a vacant commission seat and beach erosion are just a few of the issues on tap for Longboat in 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2014
FDOT funds interchange improvement

FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad today announced the state has secured $83 million for the reconfiguration of the University Parkway/Interstate 75 interchange.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 12, 2017
Deadline approaching to move Whitney cottages on Longboat

Michael Drake has until the end of the month to make it happen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 18, 2025
Local School of Rock musicians to perform at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame venue

The School of Rock House Band in Lakewood Ranch is going on a six-city tour with the last stop at a historic music venue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2010
Cell tower proponents prepare application

Last month, the Longboat Island Chapel signed a lease for a 150-foot cell tower to be placed on its 4.5-acre property.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 7.23.15

St. Armands Circle clinic variance requests revived; Island mayors wary of mainland growth

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 12, 2021
Longboat residents, leaders try to navigate boat-noise complaints

Enforcement is a challenge for law enforcement for the boats docked off of Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Publix launches curbside delivery

Publix has taken several steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 7, 2024
New flower shop opens on Longboat Key

Owner Christy James shared her hopes and plans for the new flower shop on the island at her ribbon-cutting with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: James Carlino

James Carlino wants to unify the fire districts

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2020
Bearadise Ranch bears future in mind in Myakka

Bearadise Ranch struggles financially during COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 26, 2024
Target to build large-format store near Lakewood Ranch

The retailer has filed for a permit with Manatee County to build a new store, nearly 25,000 square feet larger than its average store, at Marketplace at Heritage Harbour off I-75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Giacomo's Bar and Lounge kicks off Sunday

The long-awaited Giacomo’s Bar and Lounge in Whitney Beach Plaza is counting down toward a grand opening on Super Bowl Sunday.

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