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Ron Shields warms up for a competition between Longboat Key Public Tennis and the Longboat Key Club on Feb. 27, 2018.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 11, 2023
Tennis pro boosts players' excitement, social benefits with new book

Longboat tennis coach Ron Shields' guide to "Smart Doubles" teaches muscle memory techniques for recreational tennis players.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Sachs, Michael Garrey, Cynthia Craig, Nancy Rozance and Jack Rozance (File photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2022
Lawn Party by the Bay to raise money for Children's Guardian Fund

The Dec. 3 event on City Island is Longboat Key Kiwanis Club's biggest event of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jonathan Dekel-Chen (left), father of Hamas hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen is joined by wife Gillian Kaye in leading Sunday's March Against Hate.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2023
Hundreds march across Ringling Bridge in support of Israel

The local parents of an Israeli-American hostage lead Sunday's March Against Hate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sir Lilith (Erin Eisenmann) and Sir Michael (Michael Murphy) face off against one another in a sword fight on horseback.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 18, 2023
SunCoast Renaissance Festival provides fanciful showcase of the past

On the first day of the festival, attendees enjoyed sword fights, jousting matches and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2016
Savor Sarasota previews summer meals

The 11th annual event kicks off June 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The bid to build a pad for the sculpture commissioned for the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 10th Street was $743,651.70.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 27, 2023
Concrete pad prices prompt reconsideration of public art placement

The bid for concrete foundations in U.S. 41 roundabouts was nearly four times the cost of the sculptures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meditation expert Trish Hart leads the online Keep Calm and Carry On social offering by SMR in conjunction with the Brain Health Initiative.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 23, 2020
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch offers a 'time to breathe' in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch lifestyle remains alive with opportunities despite COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 1, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: All for $12

Police reports from around Sarasota

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  • Cops Corner
Geoff O'Quinn and Anita Isenberg. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 7, 2021
Another project in the books for Lakewood Ranch resident

River Walk resident builds and donates little library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The wheelchair, which disappeared from Lido Beach the same day they last rented it, turned up the afternoon of Dec. 11 at Access 5 on Siesta Key, Sheila Lewis said.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2011
News Briefs

Florida Supreme Court accepts term-limits case; Business seeking missing wheelchair

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Damage and debris on Thursday near Southside Elementary. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 3, 2022
Sarasota school district schedules emergency board meeting Tuesday

The Sarasota County School Board will weigh hurricane and emergency resolution put forth by the superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Victor Davis and Michael Demarski, the owner of 3Form Fitness, are ready to start 3Form Fitness' first charity golf tournament at Legacy Golf Club.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2023
3Form Fitness hosts its first charity golf tournament in Lakewood Ranch

Participants looked forward to a good time on the golf course while supporting three local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wild turkey populations plummeted in the early 20th century, due to hunting and loss of habitat; they've recovered, thanks to conservation efforts. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 18, 2021
Bird of the week: wild turkey

Yes, they can fly -- at speeds approaching 55 mph.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 24, 2009
O'Connor qualifies for District 3

One Longboat Key Town Commission seat is up for grabs and three other seats could be challenged in 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steven Lloyd on the back of his floating home. "My Best Life," at its temporary home in Marina Jack.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 6, 2023
Liveaboard boater breathes sigh of relief after Hurricane Idalia

A yacht owner says the lifestyle's benefits outweigh a few days of dread during tropical weather.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Stewart
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2019
Manatee County confirms new deputy administrator

Manatee County confirms Karen Stewart as new deputy administrator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2020
SCAT operator tests positive for COVID-19

The operator drove routes 3, 14, 40 and 100 from May 26 through June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Libby Gallups, Judie Rogers and Debbie Emery came in costumes, and in character, as the Sanderson Sisters from "Hocus Pocus." The three friends entertained the crowds by adopting the voices and mannerisms of their characters.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 1, 2023
Attendees dress in costumes to impress for Fright Night on St. Armands Circle

Friends and families put in a group effort with their Halloween costumes for the trick-or-treating event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Ballet is just one of the region’s fine arts groups.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 29, 2023
Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch indeed lands of opportunity

While Sarasota built its arts reputation to separate from other beach communities, Lakewood Ranch carved paradise out of the wild.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Samina Morrow, Julie Benjamin, John Fain, and Angela Massaro-Fain have a little fun in preparation for Phantom: A Masquerade Ball.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 31, 2024
Sisterhood for Good gives back to community with masquerade ball

Sisterhood for Good of Lakewood Ranch hopes its Phantom: A Masquerade Ball fundraiser produces plenty for those in need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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