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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Chef's kiss for a false alarm

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Bob Gault, Lynn Larson and Michael Garey
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 3, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key installs new president Michael Garey

Garey follows Lynn Larson, who held the position for two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2010
Michael Saunders & Co. launches new website

The site includes new search functions and market data.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tennis courts 7-10 have already been replaced at the Tennis Center.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 12, 2023
Fencing at Longboat tennis center courts nears replacement

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center courts 7-10 already had their fences replaced last summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 13, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Foxy Lady’s founder and owner Lorry Eible has been a local trendsetter for 50 years.
  • By Amy Bentley |
  • January 28, 2023
St. Armands' Foxy Lady is still fabulous at 50

Foxy Lady founder Lorry Eible credits family, friends and generations of loyal customers for 50 years of success.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
TripAdvisor has recognized Siesta Key as the Travelers' Choice Best Beach in 2015.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 25, 2015
TripAdvisor recognizes Siesta Key rentals

The travel website has listed the Sarasota County barrier island among its 13 locations with top rental potential for homeowners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This home in Siestas Bayside at 624 Waterside Way sold for $4,562,500. Built in 2008, it has fourbedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,986 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 6, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 20-24 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home in Siestas Bayside tops the week's sales at $4.56 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
New Lakewood Ranch coach Christopher Culton spearheaded the effort to upgrade the Mustangs' helmets.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2018
Mustangs coach tackles concussions

New helmet technology provided by Riddell's InSite Training Tool (ITT) will allow the Lakewood Ranch High football program to monitor each player for head injuries.

  • East County
  • Sports
A home in Roberts, Nokomis tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $3.35 million. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, four baths and 2,696 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 11, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey

A home in Nokomis tops all transactions in this week's real estate at $3.35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Charles Reid, Paul Wren and Matt Talaska are pictured after being recognized as newly promoted battalion chiefs at the grand opening of East Manatee Fire Rescue District's Station 8 April 19. Courtesy of East Manatee Fire Rescue.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 28, 2021
New battalion chiefs promoted in East Manatee fire district

East Manatee becomes first fire district in the county to split into two battalions

  • East County
  • News
The northeast corner of the Tom Bennett Park property, pictured here with Interstate 75 in the distance, is where the water park would be located.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2016
Will Lost Lagoon come up short for this ride?

Manatee County about to discover whether water park planning can move forward.

  • East County
  • News
Nikki Pelier Simon, John Simon and their daughter Ashley Sanchez are carrying on the legacy of this popular boutique.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • May 17, 2023
Scout & Molly’s new owners share their roots in fashion

When Scout & Molly’s former owner died last year, John Simon, Nikki Pelier Simon and their daughter Ashley Sanchez decided to carry on the legacy of this popular boutique.

  • East County
  • Business
Artist Court, at the corner of South Washington Boulevard and Adams Lane, is proposed as a 139-unit market rate apartment development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 18, 2023
New apartments progress in downtown Sarasota

A nine-story, 139-unit multifamily building called Artist Court is proposed at Washington Boulevard and Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Greg Bortnichak |
  • August 8, 2012
Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

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Braden River High senior Matt McNab and Lakewood Ranch High senior Tyler Norris have been playing together at the Braden River Soccer Club for the past 10 years. The two will continue playing together at Francis Marion University this fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 6, 2012
High school rivals united as teammates

Braden River High senior Matt McNab and Lakewood Ranch High senior Tyler Norris both will play soccer for Francis Marion University in Florence, S.C., this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lee Vickman and Carol Camiener, who came down from Michigan to join celebrations here.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 30, 2019
Rosh Hashanah luncheon brings friends together to celebrate holidays

One of the Jewish High Holidays continued through Monday, Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Youth Baseball Day was a highlight of 2017 for this columnist.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2018
An open letter to 2018 on the state of area sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 18, 2021
Class Act: New Player in Town

The Players CEO William Skaggs shares the real-life drama of shepherding Sarasota’s longest-running theater company during COVID-19.

  • LWR Life
Sarasota's new city seal in full color and monochrome versions. (Courtesy image)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
Sarasota commissioners approve new city seal

Seven months after launching a public engagement process, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a replacement of the 120-year-old city seal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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