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Kalee Zavela, the Town of Longboat Key's first grants coordinator, explains what factors she weighs when pursuing project opportunities to improve the community, be it hurricane rebuilding or enhancing first responder equipment.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 29, 2025
Rotary honors the dedication of a town's grant coordinator

Rotarians heard from Kaylee Zavela about ongoing hurricane-recovery projects and other current undertakings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells advocates for a countywide curfew.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 21, 2025
Curfew in effect for Manatee kids under 16

County Commission approves nighttime limits, though some parents question the potential effects.

  • East County
  • News
Patron Disha Webb tries on a ring crafted by artist Julia Bernadsky at last weekend's fine art festival on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 20, 2025
Fine art festival showcases unique media

From resin-coated metalwork to wearable art clothing, the artists at this weekend's art festival on St. Armands Circle offered interesting finds for connoisseurs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota School Board approves tentative budget and millage
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 7, 2025
Sarasota School Board approves tentative budget and millage

The school board approved a tentative budget of $1.35 billion and a proposed millage rate of 6.095 mils.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Jordyn Byrd is pictured during Florida's match against Baylor on Sept. 14 at Exactech Arena. The redshirt sophomore outside hitter is playing her first collegiate season after transferring from Texas.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 9, 2025
Jordyn Byrd surges and smashes with Florida women's volleyball

The Sarasota native and Cardinal Mooney graduate has become the go-to outside hitter for the Gators.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Heather Kasten and Larry Thompson
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 7, 2025
Boys & Girls Clubs honor Ringling College, chamber leaders

Heather Kasten and Larry Thompson were honored during the 19th Annual IPG Leadership Breakfast by Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Keep calm and party on: Co-Chairs Renee Phinney, Lauren Dixon, Lauren Wohlwend and Allison Imre along with event planner Minta Getzen (center) make sure that every detail of Wine, Women & Shoes is handled with the utmost care.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 15, 2025
Wine, Women & Shoes steps up in support of Forty Carrots Family Center

The annual fundraiser welcomed more than 400 partygoers to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Nov. 14 to raise money for parent and children services.

  • Black Tie
State Sen. Joe Gruters was elected chair of the Republican National Committee.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 22, 2025
Republicans elect Sarasota's Gruters as chairman of RNC

Florida State State Sen. Joe Gruters, one of President Trump's staunchest allies, is elected chair of the Republican National Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key's first grants coordinator, Kalee Shaberts, started hunting for possible grants on July 17, 2023.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 15, 2025
Longboat grant coordinator focuses on relationship-building, organization

Two years into her new-to-the-town role, Shaberts' job zooms in on funding that isn't tax based.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jon Joseph Gentry and Tyler Gevas star in "Monsters of the American Cinema," which runs through Dec. 7 at Urbanite Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 6, 2025
Urbanite Theatre delivers a thrilling monster mash with cinematic timing

In "Monsters of the American Cinema," the scary creatures aren't only on the screen.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jordan Brown sets down his ball on one of the greens at New Jersey's Liberty National Golf Club. The Princeton men's golf commit finished sixth at the 2025 Curry Cup Championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Brown

The Lakewood Ranch senior at IMG Academy thrives on Stephen Curry's Underrated Golf Tour

  • East County
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key had to go back to the drawing board to redesign a potential roundabout at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 15, 2025
Longboat likely to encumber $1.7M in costs for Broadway Roundabout

The new costs come as the Florida Department of Transportation takes on responsibility for the project but said some costs are still on the town’s dime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Downtown fights highlight post-Halloween night
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2025
Downtown fights highlight post-Halloween night

A man channels Chuck Norris and a woman as Velma keep officers busy. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Boorish boater orders acquaintances to the beach
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 22, 2025
Boorish boater orders acquaintances to the beach

Two women find themselves suddenly ashore on Longboat Key, miles from their cars. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Jason Huh has founded a few different companies, including Sodi Pop. Sodi Pop is now available in a healthy vending machine at the school for staff and students to enjoy.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 3, 2025
Sodi Pop, billed as a healthier product, comes to Lakewood Ranch High

Jason Huh, who graduated from Lakewood Ranch High School in 2003, never thought his own product would be sold at his alma mater.

  • East County
  • Business
Antonella Imperiale, Sebastian Chasey, Naomi Rodriguez and Sarah Arco attended first grade at Braden River Elementary School which was given an A grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 23, 2025
12 of 17 east Manatee County schools earn overall A grades

The School District of Manatee County receives an overall B rating.

  • East County
  • Schools
Becky Lietzau and Rev. Brock Patterson explain how the church's medical supply closet helps community members get the resources they need.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 4, 2025
Chapel lends a helping hand with medical supplies

Longboat Island Chapel helps community members get needed support through free medical supply gift closet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Michael and Gina Bohn try out a mattress at City Furniture's grand opening July 17 at the new UTC east district store.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2025
City Furniture makes grand entrance into Sarasota market

The chain furniture store holds grand opening ceremonies at its new store in UTC's east district.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Ganges Restaurant & Bar |
  • November 6, 2025
Family Passion Fuels Culinary Legacy

The Sureddy family opened their first Tikka Indian Cuisine in Venice in 2018, when Radha Krishna Sureddy decided to follow his lifelong passion for food and hospitality.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Liz Yerkes, attendee at The Paradise Center's seminar on acupressure, demonstrates how to a tool from AcuMed can be used with the aim of relieving stress.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 13, 2025
How to mentally prepare for storm season

Local acupressure expert offers tips for managing storm-related stress as new hurricane season gets underway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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