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Both Patrick and Sandy Bogert say the atmosphere of Longboat Key inspires them.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat couple prove to be each other's best critics

Sandy Bogert, a painter, and Patrick Bogert, a photographer, each have their own hobby but come together for support.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Whitney Beach at the north end of Longboat Key
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 11, 2018
Longboat approves Whitney Beach historical marker

The Town Commission agreed with the Whitney Beach Condominium Association and the Longboat Key Historical Society that there should be a sign to commemorate the importance of Whitney Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lily Potter carefully rethreads the needle before sewing a hem on the plastic bag.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
Recycling becomes fashionable in Manatee County Library System

Library's fashion show displays teenagers' ingenuity.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 4, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Cole Maden

Cole Maden, 13, recently returned from playing in Cooperstown, N.Y., with the Sarasota Sharks 12U baseball team.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 12, 2014
Parishioners prepare for annual festival

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church will host its second church festival this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 6, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 7

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Grapple trucks are better suited than front loaders for removing vegetative debris
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 13, 2017
Irma prods Longboat to buy grapple truck

The town is on course to purchase a grapple truck next year, a purchase the public works department has been advocating for 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County students are starting classes two weeks earlier in the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2015
Manatee County School Board approves start dates

Students will return to school Aug. 10 for the next two school years.

  • East County
  • News
Republican Club of Longboat Key President Joe McElmeel and Unicorp National Developments President Chuck Whittall
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 10, 2018
Colony developer visits Longboat Republican club

Chuck Whittall, who has plans to develop the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, spoke to about 90 republicans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort tennis courts are part of a recreational lease dispute that now involves sanctions being levied against Colony Lender LLC.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2015
Sanctions on the docket for Colony Lender

The Association will argue lawsuits should be dismissed. Colony Lender vows to appeal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 28, 2019
Nonprofits mix handbags and happy hour at Lakewood Ranch

Designer Bags, happy hour and tropical photo walls have been what's happening at this week's events.

  • Black Tie
George and Tina Skestos with their Akita, Gigi Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 13, 2019
Longboaters lend helping paw to dogs in need

In October, George and Tina Skestos opened Gigi's Shelter for Dogs in Ohio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Ja'da Bennett attempts to dribble past Lakewood Ranch's Aleah Robinson.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2015
Sailors bounce back from loss

After losing to Lakewood Ranch Dec. 3, Sarasota defeated Braden River Dec. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rising junior Shawqi Itraish, here throwing a pass against Lakewood Ranch, will be Braden River's starting quarterback this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 7, 2019
Braden River High's newest quarterback has paid his dues

Shawqi Itraish has the support of past Pirates quarterbacks, too.

  • East County
  • Sports
Christina and Michelle Naughton are identical twin sisters who performed in “Perfect Pairs” Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 3, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra's 'Perfect Pairs' offers twice the talent

The Masterworks 2 Sarasota Orchestra concert at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota was led by guest conductor Ward Stare.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The section of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard roughly from State Road 70 south to University handles average daily traffic of 13,300 cars. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2014
Traffic worries residents

As growth occurs in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area, residents worry Lakewood Ranch Boulevard cannot handle traffic increases.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2011
Longboat turtle watchers get into nesting mode

Volunteers are preparing for the six-month nesting season, which runs from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Worship services

A list of Christmas religious services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
For more intimate dinners of eight to 10 people, John Fischer creates individualized menus with up to three choices for entrées. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 8, 2012
KITCHEN CLASSICS: John Fischer

If you live around here and are interested in hearing good music in beautiful surroundings, you know The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. And if you know ASCS, you know John Fischer, the affable mainstay-of-an executive director who seems to do all things, all the time, everywhere. So, how does someone who's so busy have time to cook?

  • Arts + Culture
Stuart and Lois Scheyer. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 28, 2011
EDIBLES: New Year's Food Memories

This installment of the holiday food memories mini-series features stories from two more Guest Food Editors. They come with thanks to our authors and our readers for your input and attention in 2011 and with good wishes for health and happiness, love and laughter in 2012.

  • Arts + Culture
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