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Lackey said the life lessons his grandfather taught him as a child were guiding influences on the rest of his life.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 21, 2015
Retired Air Force Colonel soars to new heights

Hank Lackey hopes his book inspires others to pursue goals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Rose |
  • September 17, 2013
My View: On bullying

If a girl is never told that she's fantastic, creative, has ingenuity and is loved by those around her, what kind of future can she be expected to pursue?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Karen Carpenter, Manatee County School Board chairwoman, and Superintendent Rick Mills took comments about the 2013-14 fiscal year budget at a public hearing today.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 29, 2013
Manatee school district to hire 85 teachers

The Manatee County School district will hire 85 additional teachers for the 2013-14 school year to match enrollment growth recorded in the first 10 days of the school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 23, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Amy Schlaf

Female World War II civilian found freedom through bombs and bazookas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I love a large canvas," Frank Galati says of his penchant for big Broadway productions. "I love coordinating large forces. You’d be surprised. It’s actually much more difficult to stage a two-person waltz than a 20-person battle scene."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 16, 2011
Frank Galati: 'Fair Play'

Tony-Award winning Director Frank Galati explains why he moved to Sarasota, why he signed on to stage The Asolo Rep's 'My Fair Lady' and why he's happiest with his nose in a story.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Melissa Williams |
  • May 26, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101: Greenside Bunker

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2014
Future of Zoning Board rests with commissioners

An applicant seeking a variance gave up and decided not to purchase a Key lot when the ZBA couldn't get a quorum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tanya Waxler created this kitchen table using 3,100 coins.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
River Club resident wisely uses pennies in decoration

DIY craft project turns a kitchen table into a coin covered creation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis with their donation.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 13, 2020
Raw Sugar sweetens lives

The company, owned by a pair of Longboaters, donated products to local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 29, 2009
Man on the street: Circle theory

We strolled Palm Avenue to ask what locals think about installing roundabouts along Sarasota's bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“Ruskin Sky,” by Bruce Marsh
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 3, 2011
Scene & Heard

Landscape paintings evoke light and color; Public invited to meet the stars; Alliance accepting leadership nominations; Born to play the part?

  • Arts + Culture
The Keep Longboat Special group suggested a referendum to stop the development of any more hotel units on Longboat Key — beyond what already exists.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 5, 2017
Preserve the 250 units

Keep Longboat Special appears to be advocating a referendum to rescind the 2008 town vote to create a pool of 250 tourism units. Don’t go back to the old days; they really hurt the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jeanne Dooley lived on Longboat Key before moving to Atlanta as part of her 30-year career as a golf instructor. She said she knew she wanted to move back to the area eventually.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 16, 2015
Craft beer growler shop on tap for Main Street

Former Longboat Key resident plans January opening for Craft Growlers to Go and Tasting Room.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 2, 2020
Harber Homer Hall

Harber Homer Hall, 99, of Bloomington, IL and Longboat Key, FL, passed away at 9 p.m. on February 22, 2020 at The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Senior Living Facility in Lakewood Ranch. FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Avery Goelz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch softball player and coach pick up honors

The Florida Athletic Coaches Association gave the honors despite the shortened season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 9, 2013
Referendum for extension could bring BID full Circle

St. Armands landowners could soon vote on a 10-year extension for the Business Improvement District.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Jon F. Swift Construction
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 8, 2017
Bayfront Park pickleball and tennis courts open to public

The courts officially opened on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Dudley Chipley Barrow and Abbott Buegeleisen,

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • March 15, 2012
Solitary confinement, Honey Boo-Boo Child and a custom-made paper bag for Jon Hamm

Solitary confinement, Honey Boo-Boo Child and a custom-made paper bag for Jon Hamm

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Harvey Vengroff recently proposed plans for an 800-unit development slated to be affordable housing Fruitville Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
Vengroff buys North Trail motel

Prolific Sarasota property owner Harvey Vengroff bought the Sarasota Airport Hotel for $2.25 million, with plans to accommodate families facing homelessness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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