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Civil disturbance between homeowner and cleaner raises suspicions
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 2, 2024
Civil disturbance between homeowner and cleaner raises suspicions

A cleaner returned to a resident’s property after a check for payment failed to clear. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Ballet presents "Conflicted Beauty," a program that explores themes of war, on Nov. 17-18 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Driver was too busy with marriage to renew his license
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 9, 2024
Driver was too busy with marriage to renew his license

A driver told LBKPD that he knew he needed to renew his license, but he was busy getting married. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Tim Widing gives the LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy a kiss. Widing won the tournament in a two-hole playoff against Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2024
Tim Widing wins 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Widing outlasted Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk to get the win at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hadley Chadwick, Mia Wolcott and Betsy Rohel make frozen treats for their four-legged friends.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 19, 2023
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue hosts kids camp

Campers love getting to know and train the Lakewood Ranch nonproft's dogs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dave Springer will not only be taking on the new role of theater director at Lakewood Ranch High School but also a role in the Manatee Performing Arts Center's "Song for a New World."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High welcomes new theater director

Dave Springer will perform in Manatee Performing Arts Center's "Songs for a New World" as he starts teaching at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2009
Younger qualifies for at-large commission seat

Longboat Key resident Phillip Younger is an official candidate for the at-large commission seat currently held by Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FST's "Network" toys with the illusion of TV versus reality.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 9, 2023
FST's 'Network' blurs lines between TV entertainment and terrifying reality

Paddy Chayefsky’s "Network" lampooned the boob tube of the 1970s. FST’s stage adaptation brings the satire into the digital age.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is conducting 25-30 in-house COVID-19 tests daily.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital begins in-house COVID-19 testing

The hospital said conducting its own tests will cut the wait time for results from up to 10 days to less than two hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artificial turf was installed in the big dog park at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park in fall 2022.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 4, 2024
Longboat Key discusses artificial turf, upgrade ideas for dog park

Dog lovers shared their ideas with Town Manager Howard Tipton about how to make the dog park more enjoyable.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Earth-moving equipment is on site at Turtle Beach as more than 92,000 cubic yards of sand will be delivered to make repairs to the storm-damaged beach.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2023
South Siesta beach repair may slow traffic to a turtle's pace

Repair work on Turtle Beach will bring upwards of 120 dump trucks to Siesta Key per day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The only referendum on the Manatee County ballet asks if citizens want to extend the commissioners' ability to give tax breaks to new and growing businesses. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 27, 2022
Referendum keeps county right to grant tax breaks to new, growing businesses

Manatee County officials say that tax breaks for new and expanding businesses are an important tool.

  • East County
  • News
Byeong Hun An won the 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2023
How past winners of the Suncoast Classic are faring now

Some have thrived, while others have struggled to replicate their Suncoast Classic success at Lakewood National.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bobby Bonilla said he received more text and calls on July 1 than he does on his birthday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2023
Bobby Bonilla talks baseball, his family and his old contract on his 'Day'

The six-time MLB All-Star and Sarasota resident surprised fans at 99 Bottles on July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shallow water and big boats don't mix
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 24, 2023
Shallow water and big boats don't mix

The operator of a boat outside the normal channel was just waiting for a tow. This and other police reports in this week's Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
There are about 7,000 full-time residents in Longboat Key, of which about 69% are older than 65.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2021
More than 2,100 Longboaters vaccinated

About 2,153 people from Longboat Key’s 34228 ZIP code have received the vaccine, according to Florida Department of Health data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Community Foundation raises $4.21 million to help those in crisis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2024
Community Foundation raises $4.21 million to help those in crisis

The annual Season of Sharing campaign will benefit needs identified by Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officer Jeffery Vogt was driving unit 83 in the collision with the Tesla driven by Charles and Marjory Barancik.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 9, 2020
Fired Longboat officer exceeded speed rules 21 times in three months, report says

Internal affairs report: Charges of misuse of in-car recording system also were sustained.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vice President Char DeMoss accepts a delivery from the bay, from Scott Matthews.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 15, 2024
Scuba divers remove hidden hazards from Sarasota Bay

Suncoast Reef Rovers has found benches, weapons and traffic cones in local waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
3. Lakewood Ranch's Regan Kelly (22) slide tackles the ball away from Steinbrenner's Aaliyah  Pitts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2023
Mustangs girls soccer players reflect after regional final loss

The Lakewood Ranch High team says they have plenty of positive memories from a season that ended short of the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
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