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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 12, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Please just go away

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
Sarasota readies for response plan

Sarasota County emergency officials want to allow BP and state and federal officials to handle any possible oil cleanup on its shore. If needed, the county is prepared to conduct its own cleanup.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 1: Mike Moran

Moran will face Fredd ‘Glossie’ Atkins in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neighbors can work together so dogs, like these Shelties, don't become public enemy No. 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 21, 2018
Dog potty problems in East County

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Rosemary District residents David Lough and Debbie Trice show off concept images developed for a park near the intersection of Central Avenue and Boulevard of the Arts, part of an ongoing effort to create a park in the community.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
Rosemary District continues push for parkland

The city agreed to pursue the purchase of property in the neighborhood, but a deal is not yet finalized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah Farmer, Hannah Arduini and Allison Tibor, all juniors at Braden River, work together to plan the prom at Braden River High School.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 11, 2018
Prom is still a big night in Lakewood Ranch

High school proms remain important to students and their parents.

  • East County
  • News
Peggy Lammers
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 26, 2020
Longboat Key author builds home anew in novel

Peggy Lammers returns to small town Iowa with debut novel 'Onansburg, Iowa."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2019
Nature spouts off

Waterspout sighted off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 13, 2022
Para-athletes compete in triathlon

The championship race was held March 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lexy Friedman tells Santa what she wants for Christmas following the 2014 Light Up the Village parade in Siesta Key.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.26.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hundreds of people filed through Town Center Green during the market.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 14, 2022
The Market on Longboat Key draws crowds to first event

The first of three markets at Town Center Green was a hit with residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • September 15, 2018
Patrons take a bite out of downtown with the Sarasota Opera

Taste of Downtown was held Sept. 15 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
On July 12, dead fish are pictured at the Longboat Key public beach access point directly across from Bayfront Park. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 28, 2021
Manatee County helps Longboat Key with red tide cleanup

Longboat Key has had seen foul odors and some dead fish accumulation return.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 16, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Patti Waller |
  • March 25, 2014
Eight habits for a healthier you

Eight habits for a healthier you

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ricardo Acevedo, a college and career counselor, addresses seniors who received a $10,000 scholarship. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 2, 2022
Nine Lakewood Ranch students get a boost with $10,000 scholarships

Picerne Family Foundation presents grants to Lakewood Ranch High School seniors.

  • East County
  • Schools
Betty Poire’s dress spins while dancing with John Moldthan.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 5, 2011
Weekend Best Bet: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Head over to the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota this weekend to see some amazing dance moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 11, 2021
Sarasota no-swim advisories rescinded

Bacteria testing prompted health officials to recommend staying out of the water, though red tide concerns remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 23, 2015
Beware: form-based vision

The ‘transportation summit’ was a prelude to a grander scheme for an urban-planner’s dream.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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