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East Bounty's Warren Strauss gets tips on his grip from River Club's Larry Johnson.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 19, 2021
Former CIA executive says new gun owners in Lakewood Ranch area could use safety lessons

Lakewood Ranch's Larry Johnson gives back by teaching gun safety at Manatee Gun and Archery Club in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 21, 2019
Longboat Key Club hops into Easter

On Easter morning, the club hosted its annual Easter egg hunt and celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynlee Dunigan gathers her eggs.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 20, 2019
Sarasota Jungle Gardens is on the egg hunt

Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails celebrates

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 20, 2019
Mar Vista hatches Easter egg hunt

On April 20, kids and their parents searched Mar Vista's property for Easter eggs and visited with the Easter bunny.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 6, 2019
Letters to the Editor: Learn from The Bay's public engagement

Longboat readers sound off on issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A wreath of flowers hangs at the entrance to the stable area during the Celebration of Life for Gabby Herrmann.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 12, 2021
Final salute to Myakka City 'icon'

Celebration of Life held for Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions matriarch Gabby Herrmann.

  • East County
  • News
In 2013, NASA began using Florikan’s SNR product to fertilize its hydroponic vegetable garden on the International Space Station. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 17, 2022
Growing Green

In 1982, Ed and Betty Rosenthal launched Florikan ESA, a manufacturer of environmentally sustainable fertilizer. Since then, the company, headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, has earned top awards for its innovative technology and environmental leadership. In

  • LWR Life
Cindy Breslin and business partner at Blase Cafe, Kevin Skiest. Breslin was a talented artist as well as restaurant entrepreneur, and her paintings adorned the walls of Blase Cafe and reflected her "Joie de Vivre" frame of mind.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 2, 2021
Blasé Cafe's matriarch dies at age 65

Cynthia Breslin was an inspiration, family and friends say.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Top row: Florence Kinney, Marion Houston, Rosemary Thierry, Janet Short and Phyllis McIlraith.  Bottom Row: Hope Byrnes, Gwen Kelly, Helen Fleder and Linda Halfast
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 2, 2021
Notable Knitters group provides clothes for people in need

The Lakehouse West group has become a makeshift family since the pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Randal and Ray LaFlamme on his 81st birthday on Sept. 2.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Ray LaFlamme remembered for work ethic and 'family man' personality

The former owner of Tiny's Lounge died Nov. 19 at the age of 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Stuart Altshuler had his first day with Temple Beth Sholom on July 1.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 13, 2021
Temple Beth Sholom welcomes Altshuler as new rabbi

The rabbi plans to bring in thoughtful discussions and speakers to the synagogue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
James C. Rardin Jr.

James “Jim” C. Rardin, Jr. of Bradenton, FL passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2019 at the age of 68.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Rowan Callaway
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 25, 2015
Pie, please!

First Presbyterian Preschool students share what they are thankful for this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enthusiasm reigns for staff at Van Wezel as they open their doors to a new season.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 22, 2021
Van Wezel's 2021-22 season features Broadway, rock and a whole lot more

Sarasota's premier performance site kicks off with Jimmy Buffett's "Escape to Margaritaville."

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 6, 2018
Saul Putterman

Saul Putterman of Selinsgrove PA passed away on August 92, 2018, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Jonathan Fleites plays Woof in Asolo Rep's production of "Hair". (Photo by Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 14, 2021
Hair: The evolution of a revolution

'Hair' tracked the social changes of its time. The times are still a-changing. Asolo Rep’s production of the musical is as relevant as ever.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 21, 2020
Temple Emanu-el hosts interfaith service

Temple Emanu-El and Light of the World International Church celebrated Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
While some facilities on Longboat Ke have reopened, the town remains under a state of emergency. Town Hall is still closed to walk in visits, but appointments, calls and emails are accepted.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2020
What's left to reopen in Longboat Key?

Many of the outdoor facilities at Bayfront Park reopened on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Under a new policy, anyone under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Main Street adds policy governing unsupervised children

Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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