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One credit card too many
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2023
One credit card too many

A shopper who dropped his wallet finds a little something extra when making sure nothing was lost. This and more in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 18, 2023
Do or die for New College

With his recent appointments to the New College board, Gov. DeSantis has put the school on notice that it can no longer do what it has been doing. There is a better strategy for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A Manatee County Sheriff's Office report says two deaths in Lakewood Ranch likely were the result of a murder-suicide.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2022
Two Lakewood Ranch deaths believed to be murder-suicide

Manatee County Sheriff's Office says suspicious circumstances surround deaths of senior couple found at Lake Vista Condos.

  • East County
  • News
The Bay Park Conservancy leadership expressed a desire to retain “natural names” for amenities such as trails and mangrove bayous, rather than renaming areas after donors. Photo courtesy The Bay Sarasota
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2021
The Bay Park board sets naming rights policy

At the recommendation of the group leading the park planning process, The Bay Park intends to largely eschew opportunities to name park amenities in exchange for large donations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Schools have changed COVID-19 protocols. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2022
School District of Manatee County updates its quarantine protocols

School District of Manatee County is dealing with more positive COVID-19 cases.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 10, 2016
Save Our Seabirds soars with Sunset Soiree

Save Our Seabirds hosted its fifth annual Sunset Soiree Thursday, March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key staff recommends approval of St. Regis revised parking plan

Commissioners expected to discuss, vote a second time on residential and resort proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The workshops will educate attendees on safe lighting during sea turtle nesting season, which begins May 1. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 9, 2019
Longboat Key to host two turtle nesting workshops

On April 24 and 25, the Sea Turtle Conservancy will visit Longboat Key to present on the best lighting practices during sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nels Matson ran 14-straight hours on a treadmill at Sarasota's F45 gym On April 22 and 23 as part of his training for a potential world-record run in August.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2022
Bradenton man prepares for attempt at world record cross-country run in August

Nels Matson will run from San Francisco to New York City in the name of late Navy SEAL Chris Campbell

  • East County
  • Sports
Gretchen Lovewell, the program manager for Mote’s Stranding Investigation Program will close out the series with “Red tide’s toll on marine animals: Stories from Mote’s Stranding Investigation Program" on March 25. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 4, 2019
Mote presents annual lecture series

The series kicks off tonight with a lecture on coral reef restoration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents of Rosedale say vehicle accidents are common at the front gates of the community which open onto the intersection of 54th Drive East and 87th Street East. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 19, 2022
Rosedale residents seek solutions to community entrance traffic

The Lena Road extension project has Rosedale residents concerned about additional traffic and noise.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suncoast Blood Centers Staff |
  • February 18, 2021
From Survivor to Savior

If You’ve Recovered from COVID-19, Your Convalescent Plasma Can Save Lives.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 15, 2019
Student registration currently available for upcoming academic year

Parents and guardians may contact their school of choice for assistance in completing the registration form.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spanish Main Yacht Club aims to bury its overhead utility lines.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2016
Spanish Main explores private undergrounding

Rather than spend a combined $2.2 million over the next 30 years, one of Longboat Key’s oldest communities may bury its own utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City Commission candidate Susan Chapman.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Susan Chapman

At-large candidate Susan Chapman shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Mike Moran

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Junior Adanna Wharton and sophomore Madison Kelley report in for their duel exhibition. Wharton and Kelley enjoy being able to create their own routine.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 15, 2023
Braden River High JROTC students put own spin on drill routines

JROTC drill team duel exhibitionists are able to develop their own routines to meet their abilities.

  • East County
  • Schools
The project team working on the Bahia Vista Apartments first shared plans for a residential complex in 2019, a concept that has continued to draw outspoken neighborhood opposition. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2021
Arlington Park apartment plan remains contentious

As a developer proposes 250 apartments for the corner of Tuttle Avenue and Bahia Vista Street, efforts to defend the scale of the project aren’t swaying neighboring opponents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 25, 2022
Bay Street Dog Park opens after county unleashing event

Sarasota County has a new dog park inside Bay Street Park. The off-leash park now has dog exercise equipment, shaded seating and water fountains made for both dogs and people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High's Susan Lowther finished 10th in the U.S. in points (162) in 2024 according to MaxPreps statistics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2023
Riverview girls lacrosse star leads nation in goals, total points

Rams junior Susan Lowther has 79 goals and 37 assists (116 points) through 13 games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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