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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 29, 2023
Longboat 'Shark Guy' gives the ABC’s of shark fishing

Rob Metz has learned just about everything there is to know about catching sharks. And he’s not afraid to show you.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Club president Garnett Black and guest speaker Ronna Romney
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 12, 2023
Republican Club of Longboat Key welcomes Ronna Romney

Ronna Romney spoke to the club on April 11 at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
balls
  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • October 21, 2014
That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A new home is planned for the lot at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 28, 2023
Development firm clears property for new home on GMD

Seaward Development has submitted plans for a building permit for the lot at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Harbour Yacht Club preps boaters for emergencies
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 15, 2024
Longboat Harbour Yacht Club preps boaters for emergencies

New club commodores partner with the Coast Guard to teach residents what to do when disaster strikes on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Waterside Place is a 36-acre lakefront town center in east Sarasota County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 7, 2024
Waterside Place almost sold out as gastropub plans fall opening

With six restaurants expected to open by late 2024, only one space remains in the Lakewood Ranch business and entertainment hub.

  • East County
  • News
These angels are made from magnolia seed pods. After spraying them for bugs, committee member Vicki Carvelli applies several coats of varnish to preserve the pods.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 29, 2023
Lakewood Ranch angel tree raises thousands for those in need

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church parishioners raised $35,000 last year by making and selling Christmas ornaments.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 28, 2023
Suncoast Community Church

Celebrating 25 Years !

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Scholarship Committee Chair Peggy Lammers with recipient Grace Lucas, recipient Samantha McLeod, Jeffrey Nunes and recipient Jessica Burdette (Photos by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Island Chapel awards 10 scholarships to local students

The students each received $1,500 for tuition, boarding and books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Get your e-books at the Sarasota County Library kiosk.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 27, 2019
Quick reads

The Sarasota County Library is now accessible from Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Kate Howard looks forward to continue her advocacy about organ donations with the help of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2023
Lakewood Ranch woman advocates for more to register as organ donors

After her husband suffered a fatal brain injury, Kate Howard saw the impact that being an organ donor can have on others.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Local doctors say for students with no underlying risks, it is safe to return to school to receive necessary early development learning. File Photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2020
Doctors say returning to school for most is safe

Local experts say kids don't get COVID-19 frequently and those without risk factors are safe to return to brick-and-mortar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 14, 2022
Observer recommends: State constitutional amendments

A key measure for voters to consider: do the amendments limit your freedom?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Capt. Stanley Schaeffer (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 23, 2019
Q&A: Meet Manatee County's new sheriff

Lakewood Ranch becomes home to a Manatee County Sheriff substation and hub for its several tactical units. Capt. Stanley Schaeffer is the man in charge.

  • LWR Life
Rob Hongen, Becky Jones, Joan Reploeg, Bob Appel and Suzanne Lakamp
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 25, 2024
Longbeach Condominiums marks 50th anniversary with party

Residents spent a weekend celebrating Longbeach's history, great access to nature and tight-knit community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Our Lady of the Angels' Pat Martino joins Catholic Charities' Gloria Romero and Eddie Gloria as they collect items for the Boots and Bandanas' silent auction.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 31, 2023
Our Lady of the Angels event brings out the best in the community

Lakewood Ranch's generosity is on display as Catholic Charities' Boots and Bandanas event approaches.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Laekwood Ranch Medical Center's Donny Long (left)  gets some help loading lunches onto a cart for delivery from Esplanade's Rob Commissar and Marym O'Connor.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 2, 2021
Esplanade residents provide free lunch for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center workers

Esplanade residents buy 1,033 boxed lunches to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center workers.

  • East County
  • News
Jason Wysong says he feels "as well prepared as anyone could be to come into a superintendent seat."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 16, 2023
Jason Wysong named Manatee County schools' next superintendent

If the contract is approved, Wysong will take the helm of the district July 1.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 28, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Suspiciously suspicious

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Country Club at Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams is an advocate for himself and others affected by hearing loss. He can use this remote control to change settings for the inner ear implant he got in 2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
Bradenton expo makes sense of hearing issues

Hearing Tech Expo and Clinic offers information, resources to those affected by hearing loss in Manatee, Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
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