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Andrew Shackleford was hired as Lakewood Ranch High's director of sports performance in 2021. Shackleford and athletic director Kent Ringquist are leading the school's efforts to renovate the weight room after 24 years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High begins fundraising to renovate its weight room

Personalized workout-tracking technology would result as part of a $100,000 fundraising effort.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 16, 2009
Longboat fitness options now include new classes

There is quite a bit of news about fitness classes on Longboat Key this season, led by the return of the mind-body fitness methodology, Nia.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
Observed: Time for this editor to step down from Pelican post

It was fitting, I thought, that the Siesta Key Association's annual meeting March 10 was the last event on the Key that I would cover for the Pelican Press.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob Essner, Chair of the Oceans of Opportunity campaign, speaks to guests at Mote's 60th Anniversary Celebration, which launched the campaign in January 2015. Credit: Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 26, 2016
Mote meets $50 million campaign goal

The campaign will be a driving force behind Mote's 2020 Vision and Strategy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Historian David McCullough and his wife, Rosalee, attended the annual Gulf Coast Community Foundation luncheon March 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • June 8, 2017
Is incivility the new norm?

These are not the most pleasant or stress-free of times.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tatyana Sharoubim Stewart, Katherine Harris, Margaret Wise and Dayle Hoffmann
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 21, 2024
Women In Philanthropy of Sarasota announces honorees for its first soiree

The new nonprofit hopes to honor the legacy of charitable women while also inspiring a new generation to get involved with the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new piping (right) in Spanish Main is made of high-density polyethylene. The original piping (left) dates back to the 1960s.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 7, 2024
Spanish Main Yacht Club installs $1M of potable water pipes

The new, more resilient system took 10 years of work and was completely funded by the Longboat Key condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 7914 Staysail Court in Lake Club sold for $1,275,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 12, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,275,000

Residential real estate for Nov. 26-30.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Holiday Inn sign was torn down after it closed.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 4, 2013
Key people reflect on Holiday Inn's closing

The Longboat Key Holiday Inn closed in September 2003 to make way for the luxury 29-unit Positano condominium. Ten years later, how has that closing impacted the Key?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Celery Fields is a more than 300-acre property that doubles as Sarasota County's primary stormwater collection zone as well as a public park and bird estuary.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • December 3, 2024
Opponents of development near Celery Fields gearing up for next battle

Sarasota County commissioners will decide the matter early next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lindsey May, Julie Swann, Kathy Hall and Jennifer Alokeh show off their favorite donated shoes to The Twig.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 26, 2023
Sneaker Drive the right fit for the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle

The nonprofit hopes to donate 400 pairs of sneakers to The Twig to benefit foster children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Willie Charles Shaw

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood National will host the Web.com Tour's Suncoast Classic next February in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2018
A new Web.com site — in Lakewood Ranch!

The Web.com Tour has made a five-year commitment to Lakewood National Golf Club to present the Suncoast Classic.

  • East County
  • News
Dozens of protesters gathered near the Unconditional Surrender statue for the red tide demonstration in December 2018 with Hands Along the Water.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 11, 2019
Community takes action against red tide

From educators to local environmental groups, who in the community has actively sought to research or make an impact on red tide?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie, left, honors outgoing Commissioners Suzanne Atwell, center, and Susan Chapman on Friday during their final commission meeting. Photo courtesy Jan Thornburg/City of Sarasota
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2017
Atwell, Chapman say goodbye to commission

Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman reflect on their time as city commissioners — and discuss their diverging plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allan Knight will take over the Cardinal Mooney High indoor volleyball program. Knight has won two FHSAA state titles in his coaching career, which has spanned more than 25 years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2024
New Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach brings state title experience

Allan Knight has won state titles at Bishop Moore Catholic and Timber Creek High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River High junior running back David Louis tries to find a hole against the Sarasota defense.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 3, 2025
Talented junior pivots to starring role for Braden River High's football team

David Louis, the Pirate defensive end-turned-running back, has taken up the offensive mantle in an uncommon way.

  • East County
  • Sports
Henry Porter teaches five A's to his congregation: affection, approval, achievement, acceptance and appreciation. He's never felt like he needed to seek acceptance because there was someone who helped keep him in the loop.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 6, 2013
Paying It Forward

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's initiative to mentor becomes the song that never ends.

  • Arts + Culture
Interim Police Chief Rex Troche urged anyone who has information on the two death investigations to contact police.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2022
Sarasota Police investigating pair of homicides on Tamiami Trail

Two women found dead nine blocks apart between Feb. 25 and Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2011
City proposes $844,000 in cuts, millage-rate hike

City Manager Bob Bartolotta said the increased millage rate would help pay for the Lido Pool and Taylor center. He also reduced the amount needed from the rainy-day fund.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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