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Andre Spivey always dreamed of owning a team because of the pride a team can provide its city.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2016
Tech entrepreneur brings semi-pro basketball to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Donna Swan |
  • December 2, 2009
Deal Us In

Deal Us In

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The purchase includes the land but not the current medical practice near St. Armands Circle. (Robin Hartill)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2014
SMH plans for St. Armands satellite clinic

A subcommittee approved the $3.6 million purchase of the property where St. Armands Medical Center is currently located.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 7229 Prestbury Circle recently sold for $925,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 18, 2018
Country Club East home tops local sales at $925,000

Residential real estate transactions for April 2-6.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By The Marketing Department at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • September 10, 2020
Now and Always, Patient Safety is a Top Priority at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Now and Always, Patient Safety is a Top Priority at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 20, 2017
Bird Key pays tribute to Motown

The West Coast Black Theatre Troupe performed for club members on May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren said she is planning to hold a “Zoominar” to help people understand the CARES Act.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 28, 2020
Town awaits calculations on CARES reimbursements

The town of Longboat Key is tracking it's COVID-19-related expenses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 27, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A lot of trash talk

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
Church hopes expansion will create heavenly appearance

Church of the Redeemer will convert the rear of its building, which fronts Palm Avenue, into a new grand entryway, which will be more noticeable to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • November 24, 2009
Deal Us In

Deal Us In

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This year's sale is held in the Scottish Rite building.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 26, 2022
Karin Gustafson leads her 15th annual estate sale

The 15th annual Karin's Causes sales starts Jan. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
High touch areas, like touch tanks and the hurricane wind simulator, as well as presentations and narrations that encourage congregation, will remain closed.Â
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 28, 2020
Mote to reopen June 5

The aquarium has been closed since March 16 and will reopen with new rules and guidelines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gocio Elementary will be home to a pilot program this year aimed at getting kids started in school earlier.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Pilot preschool program starts at Gocio Elementary

The program, thought up by philanthropists Mary Kay and Joe Henson, will focus on preparing students below the poverty line to start reading on grade level.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers patrol for nests with PPE.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 7, 2020
Pandemic creates unusual turtle season

Mote reminds summer visitors and residents about turtle nesting rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shaun Merriman is CEO of Gateway Bank.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Business of the Year finalist: Gateway Bank

Gateway Bank was named a finalist for Young Business of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

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The Bird Key home at 524 N. Spoonbill Drive recently sold for $1,412,500. Built in 1965, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,425 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.85 million in 2017.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 26, 2018
Bird Key home on Spoonbill Drive sells for $1,412,500

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 2, 2021
FDEP accepts Longboat Key's environmental projects

The town of Longboat Key is required to complete the environmental projects within 180 days of the FDEP's approval.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Panther Ridge residents Ed and Joni Reid met while running and have since shared their love of the sport with their 12-year-old son, Jonathan, who runs cross-country for Nolan Middle School.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2013
All in the family

Panther Ridge residents Ed and Joni Reid met 18 years ago while running the Gasparilla Distance Classic. The couple has since shared their love of running with their 12-year-old son, Jonathan, who has run every day for the past 15 months.

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  • Sports
My Village Pub and the clocktower will go up where Napoli's once stood on Avenida Messina and Ocean Boulevard.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 8, 2019
Siesta Key’s first sports bar and pub slated to open in May

A sports bar and adjacent clocktower are expected to breathe new life into the notable Village plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key voters cast ballots March 14.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2017
Letters to the Editor

Other referendum question deserves ‘yes’ vote

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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