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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jack Gibson

Key resident Jack Gibson has been playing golf for over 40 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 19, 2019
Black Ties & Tales: Yes, I'm Still Here

Our Black Tie reporter reflects on his first taste of season in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat hires part-time police officer

New cop adds veteran presence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 24, 2013
Iain Webb promotes Sarasota Ballet dancers to soloists

Artistic Director of Sarasota Ballet Iain Webb promotes three members of coryphee to soloists on stage Nov. 22.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: Swan reality dating show to begin filming on Longboat Key

After the sensational scandal with wife-swapping swans last season, one TV producer smelled an opportunity.

  • April Fools
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 15, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Opera: 'Carmen'

The gypsy, Carmen, believes in fate. She sees her own death with every card she deals at the smugglers' rocky hideout and believes, because of an ominous confluence of circumstances, that she is doomed.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 16, 2018
Sugar Mamas

Three Lakewood Ranch moms turned teachable moments into a nonprofit that provides young do-gooders with volunteer work.

  • LWR Life
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer vies for first state championship

The Mustangs will play the state's No. 4 overall team in state semifinal round

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 14, 2022
Lazy Lobster starts new chef, third in restaurant's history

Sebastian Villaseca is the Lazy Lobster's new executive chef, but he's not new to the Longboat Key staple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 14, 2013
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners share their stories

On Sunday, March 17, thousands of runners and walkers will lace up for the 8th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. Participants of all age and experience levels will raise money for local and national charities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 19, 2015
Area athletes ink college choices

Thirteen local athletes signed national letters-of-intent Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 16, 2026
Senior PGA Championship tees off at The Concession Golf Club

Bernhard Langer is one of four golfers tied for the lead after the first round.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 5, 2024
Tai chi master shares expertise with The Paradise Center students

Max G. Yan taught his annual master tai chi class at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
IN BRIEF

Community news adn notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2011
Commission makes beach decision tonight

The Town Commission must approve March 15 ballot questions for its island-wide beach project tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 10, 2011
Impact fee helps to fund public parking garages

The city offers developers the option of eliminating a parking garage from their private projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2015
ZBA won't hear Mar Vista complaints

Three complaints lodged by Gene Jaleski against Mar Vista past actions will not be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 10, 2013
Chris Abbott and Carlos Puga BURMA Interview Sarasota Film Festival

Chris Abbott and Carlos Puga BURMA Interview Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 22, 2014
Home of the Month: Memories of San Miguel

The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2018
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2018-19 seasons

This upcoming season will feature both classics and newer pieces of theater.

  • Arts + Culture
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