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Individual garden plots thrived at the Lakewood Ranch community garden in 2018. (File photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 17, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents show renewed interest in community garden

Green thumbs are wanted to replant the community garden in Greenbrook's Adventure Park, expected to open early next year.

  • East County
  • News
Art Davis handles a backhand volley. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 28, 2022
Key Club's expansion leads to more pickleball access

Supply and demand plays out across town as the sport becomes increasingly popular.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 13, 2015
Movie Review: 'The Walk'

Robert Zemeckis reaches dazzling new heights in "The Walk," which is based on the real life story of Philippe Petit's 1974 high wire performance between the World Trade Center towers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Gabriel McDerment has been working on his musical, "Acceptance Pending," since his freshman year at New York University where he is now a junior.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 15, 2023
Braden River High alum to produce musical for Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Gabriel McDerment will debut his musical, "Acceptance Pending," in the international performing arts festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 30, 2022
Christ Church collects toys for Our Daily Bread

Christ Church collected donations for Our Daily Bread of Bradenton during a drive-thru toy and food drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Interim EDC CEO and president Dave Bullock said the county needs to change its zoning to allow for more industrial parks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 14, 2021
EDC seeks incentives to help pave way for new industry

Economic Development Corporation leaders say the county needs to change its zoning policies and offer incentives to competitively attract manufacturers to Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the City Commission took the first ride on the Bay Runner trolley from downtown to Lido Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2022
Sarasota: 2022 in review

In a year preceded by a lot of weirdness, 2022 looks pretty normal in comparison.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat police anchor 'runaway sailboat'
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 13, 2023
Longboat police anchor 'runaway sailboat'

A sailboat owner reported a missing vessel but marine patrol was able to re-anchor it. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Common sense code needed

If we are going to have rules, and we certainly need some, then they have to be enforced. But a generous dose of common sense should be ladled out by the rule enforcers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2017
Felipe Calderón talks trade in Sarasota roundtable

Former Mexican Pres. Felipe Calderón shared his thoughts on Pres. Donald Trump, the proposed border wall and — most important according to him — trade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 21-year-old Myakka City man was killed in a one-car accident on State Road 64 near Verna Bethany Road and his 20-year-old Myakka City male passenger was left in critical condition.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2021
Myakka City man dies in one-car accident on S.R. 64 near Verna Bethany Road

Early morning accident on S.R. 64 leaves a 21-year-old Myakka City man dead and his 20-year-old passenger, also of Myakka City, in critical condition.

  • East County
  • News
6-year-old Emilia Kalev reads to Olive, a pug who arrived with Joanne Long, a volunteer with The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 20, 2023
Cuteness, cuddliness encourages reading at Read with the Dogs

Families keep returning to the program, which is held at multiple Sarasota County libraries and features certified pet therapy dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
There are about 200 miles of seawalls in Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 24, 2022
Longboat study aims to prepare town for rising tides

A multi-phased approach was designed to offer a range of ideas on sealing off the sea from island properties — and how to pay for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Devlin Loynd.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Devlin Loynd

The Lakewood Ranch High senior wrestler went 5-0 at the team's round robin meet Jan. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Barb Torrence, Longboat Library volunteer
  • By James Peter |
  • June 21, 2023
Longboat Library has new releases for every taste

Punch a literary ticket for a road trip with giraffes, a historical shipwreck or cooking better through chemistry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Cops Corner

April 17 Feel the burn 2:26 p.m. - 2100 block of GMD. Larceny. Two men were arrested for stealing heartburn medication at a drug store and trying to return it at a grocery store. The Longboat Key Publix store manager positively identified the suspects and the men were taken to the Sarasota Jail.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 21, 2018
Rhythm of the Ringling kicks off arts season and museum's performance series

Ringling patrons got the first look at what to expect from the museum’s performance series Oct. 20.

  • Black Tie
The owner of this property on Longboat Key has been fined a record $49,106.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Commission upholds record code violation fine

Just a few months ago, the Longboat Key Town Commission was considering doing away with the Code Enforcement Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Club golf director Terry O’Hara sits in a golf cart with a plastic divider installed to provide separation between the driver and a passenger.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 25, 2020
Longboat Key Club installs plastic dividers on golf carts

The dividers provide golfers physical separation to limit contact with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Changes to St. Regis parking plans include landscaping to disguise the structure.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 7, 2023
St. Regis parking changes headed to Planning and Zoning

A proposal to add more than 50 parking spots to the Longboat Key hotel and condo development will go before the board and allow public input April 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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