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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 31, 2022
Friars golfers get together for 28th anniversary

The Longboat Key golfers haven't met in two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sentinel chickens are routinely analyzed to check for signs of mosquito-borne illnesses that could affect humans.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 1, 2021
Chicken retirees can be adopted, county says

Former Sarasota County sentinel chickens offered to good homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The menu at Le Mans Kitchen has a French accent.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota Ford opens multimillion-dollar restaurant inside the dealership

Le Mans Kitchen, a high-end, French-style restaurant, is set to open inside the Sarasota Ford dealership — a move designed to increase brand and customer loyalty.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Bernhard Stomporowski - nicknamed "Stompo" - was named the director of rowing and head coach of the Sarasota Scullers in December.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2023
Sarasota Scullers coach wants to create fun-loving environment

Bernhard Stomporowski, a world champion rower from Germany, took over the position in December.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Renovations at the Bee Ridge Facility are among the county's largest expenses for the next fiscal year.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2020
Sheriff budget, project requests grow as county budget tightens

The Sheriff's Office budget is projected to grow by $3.2 million and the county will push forward on renovations to the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this month on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 29, 2013
UPDATE: Bob's Boathouse served with violation

Sarasota County Code Enforcement has ordered the newly relocated restaurant to stop outdoor dining service in the late evenings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A scammer mailed a Longboat Key resident a fraudulent check for $32,500.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 10, 2020
Longboat Key police warn of COVID-19 financial relief scam

Scammers are accused of using the town of Longboat Key's information to mail a fake check in exchange for agreeing to a long-term loan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA's Nolan Naese and Nevan Hernandez celebrate after a Hernandez home run.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2023
The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team's offense brings the thunder

The Lakewood Ranch program is in search of its third-straight state semifinals berth.

  • East County
  • Sports
Washbaer performs at Fogartyville's 2016 New Year's Eve Celebration.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 1, 2023
Folksy Fogartyville offers an eclectic mix of music, art and film

The Rosemary District arts venue Fogartyville is a grassroots operation with a mission to be the center of community engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will be at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sept. 30.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

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

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As executive director of Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, Rhonda Leiberick has found work that is deeply meaningful.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2023
Get-it-done attitude put to work for Meals on Wheels of Sarasota

Rhonda Leiberick, a Lakewood Ranch resident and the executive director of Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, finds her calling creating meaningful connections.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 19, 2020
Meet, Greet, Eat brings businesses and Longboat Key residents together

The event acts as a social trade show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Rogers and her husband, Charles Rogers, love having Friday night fun with their granddaughter Kendall Leathers (center), a first grader. They usually have a movie night, but on Sept. 8, they decided to attend Willis Elementary's Games with Grandparents.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2023
Willis Elementary hosts first Games with Grandparents in Lakewood Ranch

Grandparents enjoyed meeting their grandchildren's teachers and friends while playing games.

  • East County
  • Schools
University Park's Ronni Loundy and Eileen Cantarella, the co-chairs of Answer to Cancer SRQ, are raising $100,000 this year for research that is exploring the relationship with aging and metastatic breast cancer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 15, 2023
University Park duo works to raise money for American Cancer Society

Ronni Loundy and Eileen Cantarella's team, Answer to Cancer SRQ, is working to raise $100,000 this year for cancer research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rendering of proposed parking garage.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 6, 2023
St. Regis parking changes denied by Town Commission

Commissioners will vote on a written order of denial June 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Ladd Brothers are in town for the Scrollathon event. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 14, 2022
The best things to do in Sarasota: Oct. 13-19

The fall entertainment season is underway in Sarasota, bringing theater, comedy, art exhibits and dance to a hungry audience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2023
Here's the Sarasota news you might have missed this summer

The long, hot summer saw a "perfect storm," soaring construction costs and record-setting real estate sales.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Angry boyfriend smashes windshield after his partner's date with another man
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2023
Angry boyfriend smashes windshield after his partner's date with another man

Online-initiated tryst ends in a date paying for a windshield smashed by his partner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2011
Judge hears petition for writ of certiorari in Key Club challenge

IPOC and the L'Ambiance and Sanctuary condominium associations argued that the commission violated town codes when it approved the Longboat Key Club's plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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