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One of the Longboat Key police boats is about 13 years old and will be replaced through a grant from West Coast Inland Navigation District.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat fire, police gain thousands in grants

First responder agencies awarded more than $130,000 for marine purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer senior Andrew Scott.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 23, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Scott

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer senior has 10 goals this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ashley Elizabeth Crowe stars as Zora Neale Hurston, Catara Brae and Maurice Alphricio play Ruby and Sam McCullom, and Larry Alexander plays Dr. Adams in WBTT's original production of “Ruby."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 28, 2024
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe produces its first homegrown musical

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder Nate Jacobs and brother Michael Jacobs wrote the book for WBTT’s newest production, “Ruby.”

  • Arts + Culture
David Sessions, the CEO of Willis Smith Construction, which combined with Fawley Bryant Architecture to build and design the new library, said it's a great balance of being functional and attractive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Library's design based on what's inside the box

Fawley Bryant Architecture and Willis Smith Construction delivered a simple, and yet beautiful, modern library.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Vaccine deaths higher than COVID deaths, entrepreneur and author say
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 17, 2024
Vaccine deaths higher than COVID deaths, entrepreneur and author say

Here are shocking statements of late, from Steve Kirsch and Bret Weinstein, both early dissenters to the COVID vaccines.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 3, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Carey

We are sad to announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Carey of Longboat Key, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Attempted kidnapping reported at North Lido Beach Park
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 4, 2023
Attempted kidnapping reported at North Lido Beach Park

Sarasota police are investigating a reported abduction attempt that took place April 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Events at Hunsader farms sometimes generate more than 1,000 people, which would violate code regulations.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 8, 2022
Manatee Commission says review needed for proposed agritourism regulations

County commissioners are hesitant to impose regulations on events that could benefit farmers and ranchers.

  • East County
  • News
LBK North coalition opposes Whitney Plaza water taxi stop
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 6, 2024
LBK North coalition opposes Whitney Plaza water taxi stop

Longboat Key North co-chair Maureen Merrigan says the stop doesn’t make logistical sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brown Eyed Girl, captained by Cooper Tholmes, gives a wave to the audience.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota decks the hulls for Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Held in support of Suncoast Charities for Children, the 37th annual event featured 27 boats and a tribute to "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Observer photos available for purchase

All photos taken from Oct. 18 on are now available for purchase at YourObserver.com.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Morgan Gabrielson fills a stadium with snacks for every Kansas City Chiefs game.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2024
East Bradenton residents gear up for Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl festivities bring families together for good food and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tasked with charting growth for Manatee County, John Osborne, an East County resident who developed the How Will We Grow plan over two years, believes opportunity for efficiencies should drive growth.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: How we will grow

Manatee County leaders are setting a new vision for growth.

  • East County
  • News
Alexandria Elman Foley has been named CEO of The Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2023
The Lighthouse names Alexandra Elman Foley as CEO

Previous CEO Lisa Howard will lead the vision-loss education nonprofit's first capital campaign in its history.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Phyllis Black and Sandra Smith
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 25, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gets insurance update from Sandra Smith

Smith, who runs Secur-All Insurance on the island, stopped by for an update on the industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scenic Production intern Justin Allan works on the floor of the Gompertz Theatre. Photo courtesy Sarah Haley.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 14, 2020
Relief bill allows local theaters to rehire employees

Florida Studio Theatre and Asolo Repertory Theatre were able to hire back nearly 100 local artists and theater employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jan Marshall, Renita Linkner, Sandy Rosin and Carolyn Greenberg
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 6, 2023
Beachplace games benefit All Faiths Food Bank

The 18th annual golf tournament at Longboat Key Club included games for non-golfers this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deanna Rollyson (Courtesy photo)
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2022
Longboat Key resident aims to raise COPD awareness

Deanna Rollyson was diagnosed with COPD and is starting an effort to help other women with the disease.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Bonci and Commander Ron Evans of Veterans of Foreign Wars Sunshine Post 3233 greet the crowds lining Main Street on May 29, 2023, during the Memorial Day parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2024
Memorial Day parade set for May 27 in downtown Sarasota

The parade will march down Main Street from Osprey Avenue to J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The play "Paralyzed" will be performed on Wednesday, March 29, at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 23-29

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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