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The University Park Recreation District has issued a second series of bonds for $21 million to upgrade the country club's amenities.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 8, 2024
Bond issue returns in University Park

Some University Park residents express concerns over the debt issued to enhance the country club's amenities.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Turtle Watch educated visitors about sea turtles and how the temperature of the sand determines the gender of the hatchlings.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 24, 2023
Longboat organizations share environmental commitment for Earth Day

The third annual Nature Talks and Walks for Earth Day event at Longboat Island Chapel drew visitors to learn about local organizations and institutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2018
Save Our Seabirds fundraiser doubles as birthday celebration

Save Our Seabirds supporter Sara Sinaiko hosted the event as a birthday fundraiser July 25 at Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rebecca and Richard Hopkins have been the driving forces of growth and creativity during their long tenure at Florida Studio Theatre, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 4, 2023
At 50, FST is the beating heart of Sarasota theater

Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have shaped Florida Studio Theatre from a scrappy upstart into a cultural powerhouse.

  • Arts + Culture
Dick Vitale said he hopes to give a speech at the 2024 Dick Vitale Gala on May 3.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 18, 2024
Dick Vitale talks about his new book, his voice and a return to broadcasting

Vitale says he plans on continuing his broadcasting career in the 2024-2025 college basketball season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Off the Handle opened this month on Clark Road.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 8, 2019
Business briefs

A Sarasota cycling studio opens, a computer business celebrates 30 years and hotel occupancy climbs in March

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Our Daily Bread of Bradenton treasurer Bob Eikill, Lark Rippy, Bliss Rippy and Julia Piermont
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 4, 2024
Christ Church fundraiser collects $23,500 for Bradenton soup kitchen

The youngest members of the Longboat Key congregation encouraged the church to raise money to replace Our Daily Bread's steam kettle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Laura Campbell, principal at Tara Elementary School, works with Averyanna Rivera on constructing a tower. Much like these towers, Tara Elementary will undergo construction during a renovation of the school. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area school capital projects might accelerate

School District of Manatee County wants to take advantage of lower interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
Howard Tipton will start as Town Manager Jan. 30. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2022
It's a deal: Longboat Key appoints Howard Tipton as new town manager

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved the contract with Tipton on Monday. Tom Harmer's contract is extended.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A still image of bodycam footage of the Feb. 26, 2024 shooting off University Parkway.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2024
State clears Sarasota Police officers in Feb. 26 fatal shooting

The pursuit of a suspected bank robber ended in the killing of a suspect who brandished a gun in a partially submerged car.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • May 18, 2023
One Park Sarasota is Committed to Raising the Benchmark of Luxury Living

One Park Sarasota development is primed to elevate luxury within Sarasota’s real estate market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 2, 2019
Longboat beach bonds head to March ballot

With no Town Commission races to consider, referendum is the only local issue to on which to vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If you want to keep those New Year's resolutions, break them down into three-month goals and apply the SMART methodology.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • January 8, 2024
Set smarter goals for yourself this year

If you want to actually keep those New Year's resolutions, here's the experts' way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Plans call for 170 homes to be built on land next to the Celery Fields.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 21, 2024
Workshop doesn't satisfy opponents of development near Celery Fields

The Sarasota Audubon Society says 170 homes near the bird sanctuary is a "gigantic concern."

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 50 people filled every seat was filled in the Town Hall chamber.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 19, 2018
Longboat P&Z Board OK's Colony redevelopment plan

Unicorp National Developments is scheduled to testify before the Planning and Zoning Board at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beverly Pillot holds up an existing vertical oyster garden from Bayfront Park.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 24, 2024
Bayfront Park's new oyster gardens offer homes for marine life

Oyster Boys Conservation's recently installed vertical oyster gardens at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park were built with help from residents at The Summit of Lakewood Ranch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trezure B. Coles stars as Pickle in Urbanite Theatre's world premiere of Terry Guest's "Oak."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 5, 2024
Urbanite Theatre's 'Oak' gets scary, Southern style

Terry Guest's premiere play summons the unquiet ghost of slavery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
There was fun for all ages at The Bay's celebration of its first year.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2023
The Bay celebrates its first anniversary

With planning for future phases underway, the Bay Park Conservancy throws a birthday party for Sarasota's signature park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Season is back, but catch up on what you missed over the summer
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 11, 2024
Season is back, but catch up on what you missed over the summer

These and other tidbits from the Black Tie scene — plus a funny lesson in mistaken identities.

  • Black Tie
Brad Marner and Michael Garey
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 2, 2024
Longboat Key Chamber networking event hits record numbers

Fifty-five people attended Networking at Noon at the Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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