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Sarasota's Landon Shoenberger greets Merlin after an impressive catch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2018
Doggone good times in Myakka City

Dog Frisbee league in Myakka City provides plenty of laughs for Sarasota, Bradenton area residents..

  • East County
  • News
Pedestrian killed in accident on Lockwood Ridge Road
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 2, 2023
Pedestrian killed in accident on Lockwood Ridge Road

Florida Highway Patrol says a 76-year-old Bradenton man walked into the path of a car driven by an 80-year-old woman.

  • East County
  • News
NBP dragon boat Coach Angela Long and nine NBP teammates were selected to represent Team USA at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships. (Not pictured: Duneska Grant.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2023
East County dragon boat paddler picked for US Senior Women's team

Mandy Boyers' selection to the team was years in the making.

  • East County
  • Sports
Wallace takes a nap with one of his beloved stuffed animals.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 4, 2023
Myakka City warthog gains fans on TikTok

Wallace the Warthog has nearly 100,000 followers and even receives gifts from fans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tim Thurman records a code violation.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2021
Longboat Key turtle season affected by beach renourishment, storms

Volunteers keep an eye out for potential obstacles during a turtle nesting season that included red tide, storms, beach work and rule-breakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Imani Lee Williams and Jasmine Rush in Asolo Rep's production of "Chicken & Biscuits."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 23, 2023
'Chicken & Biscuits' dives into comedy, complexities of Black culture

Asolo Rep's latest farce, "Chicken & Biscuits," takes a look on the bright side of life and death.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Business Observer

Isabelle's Restaurant closes after five months; SCVB announces winners of Tourism Week awards; Longboat Key resident buys Island Discount Tackle

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elling Eide's former Sarasota estate has become a leading regional research library and capitol of Chinese studies. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Gamma)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 17, 2022
Elling Eide Center brings a unique focus on Chinese culture

It's more than 7,000 miles away from Beijing, but because of the passions of its former resident, a Sarasota research library and nature preserve has become a leader of China studies.

  • Arts + Culture
He tried to fix the Navy
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 3, 2023
He tried to fix the Navy

Thomas Modly’s new book, "Vectors," gives the untold context to what was a national controversy in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David Spagnuolo said he had never used a Marana rotary pizza oven before coming to the King's Corner at Legacy Golf Club. He said it is "odd, but helpful."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 19, 2023
New cook revamps menu at Legacy Golf Club's restaurant

Former New England restaurant/bakery owner David Spagnuolo has brought pizza to the restaurant with hopes of bringing in more non-golfers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Randy and Martha Wells
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 2, 2023
Husband and wife dolphin researchers balance each other's strengths

Randy and Martha Wells met through the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program and have complemented each other’s strengths ever since.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Prosser and Rebecca Hopkins work on the development of Laughing Matters in 2009.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 7, 2022
FST pianist thrives in crafting the music of cabarets

He’s the indispensable man behind the music. For three decades, Jim Prosser has been Florida Studio Theatre's Piano Man.

  • Arts + Culture
Cheryl McGrew, who has retired as the principal of McNeal Elementary School, was integral to starting STEM labs in elementary schools throughout the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 7, 2022
McNeal Elementary principal retires after 34 years in education

River Club's Cheryl McGrew has enjoyed seeing her visions for education become reality for students in the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
More than 300 listings appeared with a search of Longboat Key on vacation rental site VRBO.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 24, 2018
Longboat issues 23 short-term rental citations in less than three weeks

The town has issued 23 citations for short-term rentals less than three weeks after Longboat Key passed an ordinance allowing citations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brennan Asplen came to Sarasota County Schools in 2020.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 2, 2022
School district cancels Friday meeting to consider Asplen's resignation

A Sarasota Schools spokesperson says that negotiations for the superintendent's departure continue.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Amy Gorman and Angela Massaro-Fain. Courtesy photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sisters find time to play ball

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good enjoy Bradenton Marauders game.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
superbowl
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 30, 2015
TWIS Tour Guide: Where to watch the Super Bowl

TWIS Tour Guide: Where to watch the Super Bowl

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
T.J. Goelz has stepped down from Lakewood Ranch High softball after five seasons and two state championships. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch softball coach steps down after five seasons, two state championships

T.J. Goelz went 122-10 as the coach of the Mustangs and sent myriad players to college programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rosie Breitwieser and Lt. Matthew Bertrand. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 14, 2021
Heroes welcome in Lakewood Ranch

Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living hosts First Responders Appreciation Breakfast.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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