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A new fleet of golf carts for club members is one of several upgrades at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.  Photo by Katie Hendrick.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Key Club upgrades

Longboat Key Club Islandside, Harbourside and Longboat Key Club Moorings are receiving upgrades in 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 29

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kathryn Parks based her character, Lilly Green, on herself and her experience performing in local theater. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 11, 2018
Zooming in on local filmmakers at the 2018 Sarasota Film Festival

SFF is celebrating its 20th anniversary by refocusing on independent — especially local — filmmakers.

  • Arts + Culture
Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2024
Allegiant adds new nonstop route at SRQ

The new service to Plattsburgh, New York, will begin in June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Holler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 15, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 17-23

Sarasota natives Luca Stine and Adelaide Boedecker dot the Sarasota calendar this week, and there will be no shortage of festivals, concerts, tribute artists and comedy shows to attend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Retired Col. Herman Bell of River Club served in the Army for 22 years with most of that time in Special Forces.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2023
Colonel's story worthy of Lakewood Ranch parade's tribute

Retired Col. Herman Bell says surviving Vietnam was a combined factor of being blessed and lucky.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
U.S. News & World Report ranked New College of Florida in the top 100 of several categories in 2014 college ratings.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 11, 2013
New College gets high ranking

U.S. News & World Report ranks New College of Florida No. 5 national public liberal arts college for second consecutive year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David and Jeff Koffman at their day job as owners of Design Works in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2024
Potential City Island investors want to leave a legacy

The many endeavors of entrepreneurs Jeffrey and David Koffman, who say capitalism begets altruism, include a plan to grow City Island's status as an attraction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bryan Dudnick rides the mechanical bull at the New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop on Dec. 31, 2021.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 28 to Jan. 3

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Betsy Falls and her father, Art Falls, at the Sea Stable
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
Our View: The Godfather of LBK

With Art Falls' death this past Saturday in Sarasota - exactly one month shy of his 87th birthday - Longboat Key lost one of its community godfathers and a man who spent 30 years making Longboat Key a better place for everyone - residents, visitors and businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 10, 2013
Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Juniors Danielle Valley and Will Kazokas train six days a week with the Sarasota Sharks and also swim for Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch swimmers take home state titles

Lakewood Ranch High juniors Danielle Valley and Will Kazokas each won individual state titles at the FHSAA Class 2A swimming championships Nov. 12, at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ken Green is being inducted into the State College of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 20, 2020
State College of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame honors Ken Green

Ken Green earns spot in State College of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • News
The play’s characters commiserate during a costume party. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 29, 2018
Players Centre's warm comedy sparkles with the spirit of Anton Chekhov

'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' hits the stage at Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lauren Macri and her husband, Tim Macri, the owners of Beef 'O' Brady's Braden River, love seeing the community support through the restaurants Christmas in July partnership with Tara Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 15, 2024
Tara Elementary partners with Beef 'O' Brady's for Christmas in July

Restaurant patrons fulfill teachers' wishes before a back-to-school luncheon at Beef 'O' Brady's.

  • East County
  • Schools
Danny Walker hits his tee shot on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club on day three of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High graduate, shot eight under par Saturday and is 13 under par for the tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2024
Leaderboard takes shape heading into final day of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Patrick Cover leads at 18 under par, and a Lakewood Ranch High alumnus is in the top 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brenda Bresciani poses for a photo during a Nov. 24 practice at Sarasota Christian School. Her abilities on both ends of the court have powered the Blazers to a winning start in their 2025-26 season.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 26, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brenda Bresciani

The 6-foot senior forward has posted some staggering numbers for Sarasota Christian girls basketball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Former Lakewood Ranch High softball star Sydney McCray was named to the NJCAA All-American second team on June 6 for her play at Florida SouthWestern College.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2023
Former Lakewood Ranch softball star earns national honors

Sydney McCray was named an NJCAA All-American and a Gold Glove winner for her play at Florida SouthWestern State College.

  • East County
  • Sports
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