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Zach Schield won the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department's "most fit" award in February.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 4, 2021
Longboat Key firefighter explains fitness regimen

Zach Schield completed the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department's annual agility test in less than seven minutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 7652 Sanderling Road has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,799 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 27, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 10-14 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A home in Siesta Properties tops this week's sales at $7.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Florida Research Institute Director of Business Development Terese Aragona shows a sample of results of a LiverMultiScan test. The Lakewood Ranch-based institute is offering 200 of the exams free for Type 2 Diabetes patients.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 23, 2021
Florida Institute offers free liver scans in Lakewood Ranch

The Florida Institute is offering a free liver test for those with type 2 diabetes.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Kirk Voelker speaks during a videoconference Thursday about Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s participation in clinical trials testing COVID-19 treatments.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital discusses participation in COVID-19 tests

The hospital is part of an effort to test the efficacy of two different treatments for the coronavirus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police evict man found sleeping on a resident’s balcony
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 14, 2024
Police evict man found sleeping on a resident’s balcony

The man, a former caretaker for the property, was found sleeping on the balcony without permission. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarah Brown, deputy director of Community and Veterans Services, is the former Animal Welfare division chief.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 3, 2024
Palmetto animal shelter to close as county plans resource center

Manatee County will move dogs at the Palmetto Dog Adoption Center into the Bishop Animal Shelter and open a new resource center that aims to help prevent pets from being surrendered to shelters.

  • East County
  • News
Bill Grieder, Keth Grieder, Beth and Jim Daday
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 1, 2024
Local band SoulRcoaster closes out Savor the Sounds

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce concert series had a successful run and ended with a dance party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat couple brings back safety awareness program
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 6, 2024
Longboat couple brings back safety awareness program

Mike and Lynn Madden will teach a three-part series at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, to help retirees protect themselves in unexpected situations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the public are required to wear a mask to attend the Town Commission meetings.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 16, 2021
Longboat to vote on mask mandate renewal

An emergency meeting is set for March 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mel Gang, Nancy Chanos, Sandy Endres, June Hessel, Dick Antonello, Sue Antonello, and Debbie Andy enjoying their Fourth of July dinner outside the Seaplace clubhouse.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 6, 2023
Seaplace Condominiums celebrates Fourth of July

The tight-knit community celebrated Independence Day surrounded by longtime friends and loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It was always a done deal
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 27, 2024
It was always a done deal

Longboat residents didn’t really have a say about the Town Center Green. Town commissioners decided it would be a library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Eleni Sokos, 35 is taking over the CEO role (Chief Executive Oyster) from Anna Maria Oyster Bar founder and co-owner John Horne, 63.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 29, 2024
Anna Maria Oyster Bar founder to slow down, names next CEO

Restaurateur John Horne found a succession plan in the office next door to his, with up-and-coming executive Eleni Sokos.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Jack Dowd's "Last Call," a life-sized installation of a New York tavern, runs through Aug. 16 at Ringling College's Stulberg Gallery.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 5, 2024
Five Sarasota arts events you won't want to miss this summer

All performances are affordable and take place in air-conditioned venues.

  • Arts + Culture
Town canals were put into seven groups to help pursue funding sources.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 14, 2023
Town holds off on canal dredging program for another year

The need for new surveys and a search for ways to reduce costs were among key reasons for slowing down the project on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SMR Senior Vice President Laura Cole talks about Lakewood Ranch's accomplishments over 30 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2024
Lakewood Ranch turns 30 and still is growing

The No. 1-selling multigenerational, master-planned community in the nation celebrates its successes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 12.24.15

New rating will decrease flood insurance bills ; Longboat Key Fire Rescue presents annual awards; Holiday garbage collection and closing information

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney boys basketball teams wears "Accountability" shirts at practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2024
For Cardinal Mooney boys basketball, there are no small roles

The Cougars complement their high-level scorers with gritty competitors unafraid to mix it up under the hoop.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Orchestra's Outdoor Pops series at Ed Smith Stadium attracts crowds.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 6, 2024
As it turns 75, Sarasota Orchestra remains focused on the future

One of the area's oldest cultural institutions searches for a new music director and plans a new, state-of-the-art music center.

  • Arts + Culture
Mike Granthon and Chris Brown own five restaurants in the heart of Siesta Key Village.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 3, 2023
Restaurant company continues to make its mark on Siesta Key

Some of Siesta Key’s most popular restaurants are owned by Chris Brown and Mike Granthon, founders of Sarasota’s Above the Bar Hospitality Group.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Jade Griffin's "It's Time for the Show" and her other works will be on display at Fogartyville through Oct. 15.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 14-20

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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