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Mike and Tara Warmuth and Terry and Madeleine Eagle dress up as characters from "The Addams Family." The foursome attended BooFest dressed as Teletubbies last year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 28, 2023
BooFest lowers the boom for fun at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Thousands attended the annual fright night on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The largest of the three parcels, which fronts Ringling Boulevard, covers about 2.8 acres and is split zoned by the city of Sarasota for downtown core and downtown edge.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 31, 2021
Sarasota County finalizes deal to sell, lease back downtown administration building

County leaders will remain at the headquarters built in 1973 for about four years while plans move forward for Cattlemen Road complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Police officer helps citizen locked in public restroom
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 15, 2023
Longboat Police officer helps citizen locked in public restroom

An officer responded to a call about someone locked in a public restroom. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mary Pat Radford, Paul and Jenni Hudson attended the 2009 UnGala Gala.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 11, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala returns this October

The Ringling's UnGala: The Evolution is coming to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art courtyard Oct. 19.

  • Black Tie
Asst. Chief Martin Szalbirak and Asst. Chief Jentzen Barton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 20, 2023
Firefighters share 20-year fire service journey leading to Longboat

Longboat Key Fire Rescue assistant chiefs Jentzen Barton and Martin Szalbirak served in multiple fire departments together and now find themselves taking a new step on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
El Melvin on Main Street has in the past opened its folding glass doors late at night, drawing complaints from nearby residents of loud music. That practice would be classified as a nightclub under proposed zoning changes.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2023
What makes a bar a nightclub? The City Commission seeks answers.

Restaurant and bar zoning changes need more digestion, Sarasota city commissioners tell staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sailors boys basketball Head Coach BJ Ivey always gets the most out of his teams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2024
New Sarasota High athletic director wants to build college-style programs

BJ Ivey will continue to coach the Sailors boys' basketball team, in addition to his new responsibilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Reuben Fernandez teaches his intermediate tai chi class at The Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Paradise Center instructor creates special tai chi community

Reuben Fernandez has practiced tai chi for more than 20 years. He teaches students how to implement balance and stability in their lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robust apartment construction activity in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan statistical area may serve to relieve pressure on rent rates in the region.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 4, 2022
Fair market rents in Sarasota region up nearly 35% over 2019

Although home prices are stabilizing, fair market rents in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area are up by 34.5% over 2019 as market pressures continue in the wake of the pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy and Jim Curtis checked out a half-dozen books to prepare for a rainy weekend.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 8, 2022
Summer is reading season on Longboat Key

"The Four Winds" and "All the Light We Cannot See" are flying off the shelf at the Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Police investigate report of loud screaming
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 29, 2023
Police investigate report of loud screaming

A late-night complaint about a woman screaming prompted a police response. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
James and Susan Davis, of Mequon, Wisconsin, sold two properties at 477 McKinley Drive to Marc Gerard Preininger and Renee Rochelle Preininger, of Lakewood Ranch, for $6,305,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 22, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 6-10 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in John Ringling Estates tops the week's sales at $6.3 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Late-night fisherman vandalizes 'no fishing' sign on Siesta Drive Bridge
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 10, 2023
Late-night fisherman vandalizes 'no fishing' sign on Siesta Drive Bridge

A man broke off a no fishing sign and tossed it into Sarasota Bay while yelling at passing cars. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2023
County seeks public input to secure Hurricane Ian recovery funds

The Sarasota SRQ initiative was created to provide details for use of $201.5 million in federal disaster recovery assistance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A community workshop led to preliminary plans for the Ringling Boulevard complex.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 12, 2023
Meeting produces two conceptual options for county admin building

Three days of collaborative work with Benderson Development and Laurel Park residents provided a starting point for redevelopment planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The core library space is estimated to be around 8,000 square feet.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2024
Survey says: Longboaters want more than a library

In an informal online survey, a majority of respondents said they want a library, but they want an education and community center too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ashley Elizabeth Crowe stars as Zora Neale Hurston, Catara Brae and Maurice Alphricio play Ruby and Sam McCullom, and Larry Alexander plays Dr. Adams in WBTT's original production of “Ruby."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 28, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe produces its first homegrown musical

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder Nate Jacobs and brother Michael Jacobs wrote the book for WBTT’s newest production, “Ruby.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 25, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Slippery snake

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota High boys basketball senior Daniel Munn and the Sailors could have another big season in 2023-2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2023
Storylines to watch this winter high school sports season

Regular season games get underway in November, as soon as next week in some sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Up On the Roof," the musical revenue showcasing the iconic hits produced in Manhattan's Brill Building, opens Sept. 27 at FST's Court Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 21-27

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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