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The Tampa Mustangs-TJ club softball team, which includes six players from Lakewood Ranch High, finished third at the PGF National Championships in Huntington Beach, California. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch club softball team finishes third at national championships

Lakewood Ranch area players are key to Tampa Mustangs-TJ travel team success.

  • East County
  • Sports
Aiden Zengel, 9, as Superman, and Ethan Alexander, 3, as Clark Kent at last year's Fright Night.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Your Calendar: Fright Night on St. Armands

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nik Wallenda successfully crossed the Grand Canyon in just under 23 minutes, Sunday, June 23. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Sarasota celebrates Wallenda's canyon walk

Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June 23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch as hometown hero, Nik Wallenda, became the first person to cross the Grand Canyon via high wire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Commission savors the sunshine

The weather on Longboat Key was cloudy on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 11, but the Longboat Key Town Commission stayed in the sunshine, as far as the Longboat Observer could tell.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Columbia Restaurant Group plans to build up to 16 boat slips as part of the Buccaneer Restaurant.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 21, 2021
P&Z Board approves development plan for Buccaneer Restaurant

The Buccaneer Restaurant is subject to the town of Longboat Key's old parking rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shelby King, co-owner of King Family Farm, may have put her dream of offering a variety of fresh produce to the public on hold, but she’s moving ahead with other ideas to keep the farm going. The farm now offers u-pick blueberries and peaches.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2013
Cultivating change: Ben and Shelby King

Ben and Shelby King are redefining their agricultural dream.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Versailles neighbors 624 S. Palm Ave., the site of another new high-rise condominium.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2018
Developer plans high-rise bayfront condo

Seaward Development is planning an 18-story, 25-unit luxury condominium project at 605 S. Gulfstream Ave., currently the site of the Versailles residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin and Heather Harvey, along with their 8-year-old boxer Max on the left, opened the Woofdorf in August.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
What’s all the woof about?

Lakewood Ranch is the stomping ground for a new luxury hotel — for canines.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Wertheimer is the executive director of Embracing Our Differences.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 26, 2019
Scene & Heard 07.30.19

From grants recipients (Embracing Our Differences and Ringling College of Art and Design) to accreditation winners (Historic Spanish Point), there's a lot to celebrate on the Sarasota A&E scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Angel Salvador moved to Sarasota in 2014 from Springfield, Mo., where he would clean bathrooms at comedy clubs in exchange for more stage time. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota comedians find laughter laboratory in local open mic nights

Open mic nights are where comedians experiment. But what keeps them going?

  • Arts + Culture
Workers began on routing electricity for the temporary trailer just north of the existing Station 92.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 1, 2020
Longboat Key firefighters prepare to use temporary south-side fire station

A rebuilt Station 92 is scheduled to open in April 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The $4.5 million Tennis Gardens facility features 20 Har-Tru clay courts.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 3, 2013
Tennis Resorts Online names Key Club No. 12 resort

The Longboat Key Club & Resort was named a 2013 Gold Medal Tennis Resort by Tennis Resorts Online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The School District of Manatee County equipped buses with Wi-Fi to send to at least 24 locations throughout the county to assist with e-learning. The Manatee Education Foundation started a relief fund to help with emergency costs.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Manatee Education Foundation starts COVID-19 relief fund

Manatee Education Foundation starts COVID-19 relief fund

  • East County
  • News
Local business owner Chris Brown, right, with business partner Mike Granthon, left, purchased the Siesta Market property for $2.8 million. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Brown expands Siesta properties list

Chris Brown and his business partner purchased the Siesta Market property at the beginning of November, adding to their collection of parcels on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River was hit by FHSAA sanctions on Aug. 8.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2018
Braden River athletics hit with FHSAA sanctions

Braden River was sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Larry Eger | Chair of Decide the Date Sarasota |
  • January 4, 2018
City voters should decide when city elections are held

Off-year voting dilutes minority and young voter influence.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 7, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Nancy and Tony Roberts' dog Biscuit was decked out in Fourth of July attire at Longboat Key's Freedom Fest. File photo
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • November 10, 2021
Welcome Back: Here are 10 more stories that we liked from last summer

News from the lighter side.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Faith Schyck.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Faith Schyck

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer senior talks golden goals and inspirational quotes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Assistant Principal Meredith McArthur helps students find their Alta Vista Elementary School teachers. Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 3, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to a new norm

Though teachers say the year isn't without its challenges, they are excited to be back in the classroom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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