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Kelly French and Caring Heart of the Year recipient Marcella Schuyler
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 17, 2016
First Steps honors Caring Heart of the Year

Marcella Schuyler recognized by First Steps Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
uncodnitionalgum
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 1, 2015
'Unconditional Surrender' statue gets April fooled

'Unconditional Surrender' statue gets April fooled

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 30, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: October

The Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end of Longboat Key had an widening gap between the bascule and the roadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 27, 2014
Longboat Pass Bridge's bascule malfunctions

The Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end of Longboat Key had an widening gap between the bascule and the roadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 8, 2013
April 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes; Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year; Village streets repavement planned this year; Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Randabi’s Deli is located 6550 Gateway Ave.  Temple Sinai members and New York natives Jerry Thomas and Michael Lauber own the deli.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 6, 2013
Randabi's Deli celebrates grand opening

Sarasotans can enjoy a complimentary sampler platter with a purchase of any meal through Sunday for the grand opening week of Randabi's Deli, 6550 Gateway Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eight-year-old Jacob Micca says he likes the swings and the monkey bars best.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Foundation opens new playground

Foundation for Dreams leaders next hope to construct a shade structure for the equipment.

  • East County
  • News
Adriana Gretch, Rich DeStasio, Barbara Bishop-Reid and Greg LeBlanc fist bump after the game.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2024
Lakewood Ranch residents make fast friends at cornhole

The weekly game is held in The Yard at Waterside Place on Thursday mornings.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Emergency officials from each municipality and from the county give an update Friday on preparations for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota County issues mandatory evacuation orders

Residents in evacuation zone A — including Sarasota’s barrier islands — have to evacuate between 2 p.m. today and 8 p.m. Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Riley Simmons didn't get to compete in shot put at states last year because of the pandemic. She'll hope for better in 2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: What our columnist can't wait to see in 2021

Teams, storylines and events that will make the new year exciting.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taylor Golden reports for duty as a member of Braden River Elementary’s safety patrol Monday.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 16, 2014
Guards reporting to schools won't carry guns

The Manatee County School District seeks a legal opinion before it will arm elementary security guards.

  • East County
  • News
Cyclists head out on the Ride of Silence.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 20, 2024
Ride of Silence honors cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The 22nd annual ride, a 7-mile loop through downtown Sarasota, was held in honor of cyclists injured and killed on public roads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club offers a junior tennis camp for club members and resort guests every summer.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 17, 2017
Fun in the Sun: Longboat Key gears up for summer camps

Check out these summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"A Five Star Life"
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 31, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'A Five Star Life'

"A Five Star Life" is a globetrotting film that never really goes anywhere.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
In Brief

APRIL FOOLS -- Repaving to take residents down memory lane; Heat is on for Longboat volunteer firefighters; Paradise found in U.S. Census Bureau numbers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Danny Erlenmeyer, a 2016 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High, competed in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the first time June 26, in Omaha, Neb.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch graduate fulfills childhood dream at U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ziggy, a lemur at Big Cat Habitat, is ready to interact with any visitors. He loves to jump around and explore.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
What to do: A peek at the Lakewood Ranch area's animal attractions

The greater Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of places to see various types of animals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Grand Mariner development includes 14 condominiums and 20 deep-water boat slips.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Grand Mariner sells for $9.5 million

Bank of America took ownership of the 14-unit condominium following a 2009 foreclosure judgment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Budding event: Ringling in Bloom

Sara Bagley planted a bulb that's grown into Ringling in Bloom, which is in its third year.

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble presents its second concert of the year Thanksgiving weekend, on Nov. 28.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 12, 2021
Wind Ensemble trumpets upcoming concert

The Lakewood Ranch group will perform on Thanksgiving weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
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