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Asolo Repertory Theatre spent this summer in the early stages of an inventory process that could take years. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 31, 2022
Asolo Rep crew catalogs decades of costumes, props

Asolo Repertory Theatre has accumulated more props and costumes than it knows what to do with over the past half-century.

  • Arts + Culture
The Paradise Center executive director Suzy Brenner is shown taking a selfie with a mask. The facility is one of three in Longboat Key distributing free masks to the public. Photo Courtesy: Suzy Brenner, The Paradise Center
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2020
Longboat Key leaders encourage mask usage

As of Monday, the town of Longboat Key is not mandating mask usage to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Players presents "8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s in Concert" from June 8-18.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 6, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 8-14

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The board hears cases involving criminal nuisances in unincorporated areas of the county. A criminal nuisance is the unlawful use of property for activities such as gang activity or the use or sale of illegal substances.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 8, 2020
Applications open for Manatee County criminal oversight board

Manatee County accepting applications for criminal nuisance board

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 18, 2023
City lobbyist act proposal meets with lukewarm response

Sarasota city commissioners are skeptical of the need for Erik Arroyo's ordinance to require paid lobbyists to register with the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 13, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The best kind of burglary

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School's Noble Pinto, Julian LaBranche, Jaxon Grew and Chloe Kenya pinky promise to go out and play in honor of Justin Darr, who was a physical education teacher.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 4, 2023
McNeal Elementary celebrates life of beloved physical education teacher

In honor of Justin Darr's philosophy to "go out and play," students, staff and Darr's family played sports during the dedication.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • August 10, 2021
Sarasota couple's Spanish language focus on action

Emphasis on verbs is the fastest way to learn, developer says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Since the start of County Administrator Scott Hopes' tenure, numerous departmental reorganizations have taken place. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 11, 2022
Shake-up of Manatee County department heads part of restructuring plan

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes says his reorganization process has reached its conclusion with the departure of two more department heads.

  • East County
  • News
Jarzi Realty Advisors plans to replicate the Solle Apartments at 24th Street and North Tamiami Trail at Sapphire North and Sapphire South developments. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2022
Planning Board OKs apartments on Tamiami Trail

The Sarasota Planning Board has approved the plan for twin apartment developments that will bring 120 units to the northern end of North Trail Overlay District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police dispatched to investigate late-night repairs
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2023
Longboat Key Police dispatched to investigate late-night repairs

A resident called police to warn of hammers and loud power tools being used in the middle of the night. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Crockatt became the first full-time president and CEO of the Bay Park Conservancy in May 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2023
New Bay Park Conservancy CEO gets her feet wet in The Bay

BPC President and CEO Stephanie Crockatt finds a house, the Sarasota foodie culture and herself at the helm of an ambitious 10-year plan to fund, build out and manage the city's 53-acre park.

  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch football game against Lemon Bay High on Thursday night was canceled because of lightning in the middle of the first quarter. Senior Kevin Everhart scored a goal-line touchdown before then. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High football game canceled because of lighting

The game, which was a home game against Lemon Bay High, will not be rescheduled.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Code Enforcement Board dismissed a sailboat case Sept. 12, calling the boat an eyesore but not a code violation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
Code Board dismisses boat buoyancy complaint

The town’s Code Enforcement Board decided a boat that’s ‘not pretty’ doesn’t fall within its code violation boundaries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 1001 of The Beach Residences offers more than 4,100 square feet with three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a half bath. It was built in 2005.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 22-26 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Beachfront Residences condominium tops the week's sales at $5.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
626 S. Owl Drive recently sold for $11.25 million, setting a new record for Bird Key.
  • By James Peter |
  • June 4, 2023
Bird Key home sells for $11.25 million, sets record for island

The second most expensive listing ever on Bird Key sold the same day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patti Fige has been working with Longboat Key Planning, Zoning and Building department for six years. She was recently named Plans Examiner of the Year.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 13, 2023
Longboat building official honored as Plans Examiner of the Year

Longboat Key's Patti Fige was honored by the Building Officials Association of Florida at its June conference.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tony Barrett (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue, Seat 3: Tony Barrett

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Eric Coffin is seeking investors for his  “Quad-Gen” system.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch engineer wants to revolutionize air conditioning industry

Eye on business: Eric Coffin seeks investors for his "Quad-Gen" air conditioning system.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2010
Property owner fined for noncompliance

The Code Enforcement Board fined Key resident James Armstrong $50 a day for not obtaining building permits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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