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  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Conde Nast readers say Longboat is No. 9

Conde Nast Traveler's readers voted on 236 islands during the 29th annual Readers' Choice Awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Laurel Oak tennis director Ty Braswell was named the USPTA Florida Region 8 Professional of the Year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2018
Laurel Oak tennis director named regional "Professional of the Year" by the USPTA

Ty Braswell said the award is reflective of the team around him

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Owners Sharon and Brad Frank opened Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center in 2005 after visiting the franchise’s Tampa location.Â
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • August 15, 2019
Future Forward

With its first students having just graduated high school, the Primrose School is expanding to a second location. Owners Brad and Sharon Frank discuss what they’ve learned along the way.

  • LWR Life
A signed settlement agreement between Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties is due to be filed no later than Thursday in a Tampa courtroom.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2013
Colony settlement expected Wednesday

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties are working to sign a settlement this week to meet a bankruptcy judge's deadline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Larry Marthaler and Nik Wallenda
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Longboat resident at center of Circus Ring of Fame

Larry Marthaler, who founded the Circus Ring of Fame to recognize Sarasota's colorful big-top history, receives plaque.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Montego model in The Vineyards at The Lake Club has a double island in the kitchen.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch hosts Tour of Homes

Lakewood Ranch is celebrating its 15th annual Tour of Homes through Nov. 18.

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key Village Association is pursuing a partnership with SCAT to install a trolley on the island by December.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 6, 2016
Siesta Key trolley plans roll forward

The Siesta Key Village Association hopes to have a trolley service installed on Siesta Key by December — and the group is already working to attract riders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Honoree Nancy Page and Chairwoman Dana Keane
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 27, 2018
Caring Hearts gather for First Step's 15th annual luncheon

The Caring Hearts Luncheon was held Feb. 27 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
ODA senior Reanna Gregory sends the ball back over the net in the first set.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Volleyball vs. Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Imagine School of North Port 25-14, 25-13, 25-12 in Class 3A-District 10 action Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wearing an orange spoon is becoming a trend this month in East County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 17, 2015
All Faiths Food Bank participates in #spoontember campaign

All Faiths Food Bank participates in #spoontember campaign for Feeding America's Hunger Action Month campaign.

  • East County
  • News
The ride will start and end at the Venice Train Depot trail entrance.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 19, 2019
Annual Tour de Parks cycles back around

Participants may register on-site starting at 6:30 a.m. on March 24. The event itself begins at 7:30 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CH6 Managing Partner Chris Schaeffer said turnout for Rosedale's member and resident meetings Oct. 2 exceeded turnout for any of the other facilities his group has purchased. "The feedback I got from the meetings was, 'We're thrilled you're here."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2015
Owners set new course for Rosedale

The Golf Club's new owners plan $1 million in first-year improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Senior Kailey Christian is greeted at the plate by her Mustangs teammates following her home run against Sarasota High. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2018
Top-ranked Lakewood Ranch softball team shines under the (disco) lights

The Mustangs are primed for another deep playoff run.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jim Granite shot this picture of Longboat's illusive coyote from about 20 yards away on the Resort Longboat Key Club's Harbourside golf course.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2018
Let’s not rue the day

When tragedy strikes a town, the ill-effects are harsh. You can imagine how tourism will go on Cape Cod. We’ve seen what red tide does. Imagine what will follow if a coyote strikes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This year's event features a variety of casino games.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2015
Kiwanis Valentine's Day tickets still available

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has 20 tickets remaining for tomorrow's Valentine's in Monte Carlo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Publix won’t have to park its plans for a new Longboat Key store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Publix plan gets go-ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers store. The store is slated to open in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The DID has budgeted up to $150,000 to install the gateway signs.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 4, 2017
Downtown group waffles on gateway signs

The Downtown Improvement District is still vetting a plan to install large signs marking the entrance to downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2020
Oyster Bay Landings home sells for $4.29 million

Sarasota-area residential real estate transactions for Oct. 26-30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Laszlo Szilagyi, left, is thankful for every minute he spends with his wife, Noemi, and sons, Peter and Adam. Laszlo nearly died from an enlarged heart. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
The Story of a Broken Heart

Students at Bashaw Elementary school this week are raising funds for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, after it helped save the life of a parent at the school.

  • East County
  • News
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