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After a career in coporate, Peggy Kronus is her own boss now.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 5, 2025
Lakewood Ranch resident plans a new path

Event planning makes Peggy Kronus' heart happy, and now she's doing it for herself with a new business, PK Events & Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Linda Ulrich, Carlyn Vigil, Cathy Bishop, Cyndi Seamon and Melanie Dale socialize before a screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" at Bayfront Park for the Longboat Key Garden Club.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 25, 2025
Longboat Key Garden Club hosts 9th Dinner and a Movie fundraiser

Members continue fundraising push to support post-hurricane restoration and beautification projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
White Sands Cabanas after Hurricane Helene
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 21, 2024
Architecture Sarasota leads effort to repair historic buildings in wake of hurricanes

Its disaster recovery program "Restoring a Sense of Place" is helping buildings navigate challenges that include buildings code requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra Tapfumaneyi speaks at the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 13, 2025
Sarasota County hosts community conversation on hurricane preparedness

The event welcomed local and federal officials to speak on ways to be prepared for the next hurricane season, starting June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gardeners Out East members Carolyn Lowry-Nation, Nancy Schneider and Melodie Friedebach stand by the Gold Star Memorial installed by the club at the Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2025
A Memorial Day service in Lakewood Ranch would warrant a gold star

Move of Tribute to Heroes Parade to November leaves a void.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Pirates senior Nick Curbelo celebrates scoring the first run of a 9-3 win over Manatee on a triple by senior Camden Pope in a regional semifinal game on May 1 at Braden River High School.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 20, 2025
Braden River's baseball run one of top stories of year in East County

Record-breaking runs, championships and breakthroughs make this spring special.

  • East County
  • Sports
Laura Muth celebrates landing her first hole-in-one shot at the Women's Golf Association end-of-season party with Terry O'Hare, director of golf.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 2, 2025
Women's Golf Association celebrates end of season

The Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key closed out the season with a luau-themed luncheon and a few rounds on the green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High senior Oliver Boyle drives to the basket during the Sailors 66-28 home win over the Imagine School at North Port in the district semifinal Feb. 5.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • February 12, 2025
Sarasota basketball teams compete for district titles

Recapping how Sarasota's teams fared in their respective district tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Alice Edwards with the Longboat Library looks forward to welcoming visitors for extended hours through April.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 25, 2025
Volunteers aim to establish a 'Friends of the Longboat Library' support group

While Longboat Library awaits news of plans for a new library facility on the Key, members are working to to add awareness of the library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hurricane Milton at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 9, 2024.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 3, 2025
Climate Adaptation Center predicts another active hurricane season

The forecast is ranked the most accurate in the nation, the Sarasota-based nonprofit says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The hit musical "Beetlejuice" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall from April 22-27.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 17-23

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Greg Corban and his wife Katy Corban clean up trash.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 12, 2025
Volunteers implement massive countywide cleanup

Trash collection efforts took place Saturday throughout Sarasota County, contributing to the "Greatest American Cleanup."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation is helping Manatee County upgrade the ball hockey rink at Lakewood Ranch Park with an $87,000 donation.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 10, 2025
Tampa Bay Lighting adds upgrades to Lakewood Ranch hockey rink

The Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation donated $87,000 to Manatee County to make improvements to the outdoor rink.

  • East County
  • News
A Renzo Piano Building Workshop conceptual rendering of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center as viewed from the 10th Street Canal.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 20, 2025
SPAC pact still faces City Commission uncertainty

A rising price tag on pared-down project, the county's fiscal disinterest and bay view easements make commissioners uneasy over committing to next design phase of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
LBK survey: What about $?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 7, 2025
LBK survey: What about $?

It's no surprise Longboat Key residents expressed high satisfaction in the town survey. That's great. But maybe they also should be asked about their taxes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The site map shows the existing and planned expansion of Plymouth Harbor.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 22, 2025
Plymouth Harbor retirement community plans major expansion

The addition of 153 more residences and parking structure will help the 59-year-old Plymouth Harbor retirement community reduce its five-year waiting list and parking shortage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Corvettes on the Circle returned on Saturday to St. Armands Circle after last year's hiatus, celebrating 26 years of bringing together fans of the brand.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 5, 2025
Corvette fans rejoice at return of beloved car showcase

Fans of Corvettes on the Circle applauded the event's return this year, which they missed last year due to logistical disputes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brothers Dom and Vince Marino and their friend and colleague Matt DeMasi seek to grow the profile of Oyster Boys Conservation.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 28, 2025
Two brothers clean up Sarasota's waterways — one oyster shell at a time

Oyster shells can create habitat for all kinds of water-cleansing critters. Two brothers — both under 30 — have made it their mission to spread them far and wide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Upgrades to the pickleball courts at Lakewood Ranch Park cost approximately $250,000.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 13, 2024
Pickleball courts upgraded at Lakewood Ranch Park

Upgrades include a hitting wall, shade structure and lighting.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota residents Larry and Susan Siebl were fans of O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill before hurricanes Milton and Helene, and they were thrilled to join staff in celebrating the official reopening on Friday.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 5, 2025
Rum runner fans rejoice at O'Leary's reopening

Say goodbye to the boat wrecked on this Sarasota Tiki bar's dock and hello to a revamped bay-side experience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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