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The Hilton project is the first applicant to take advantage of the town-wide 250 tourism until pool that’s been waiting for applicants to apply for additional units since 2008.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2014
Commission approves Hilton project

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that will begin later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Studies have been conducted in Longbeach Village and most recently Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 22, 2023
Town works toward north-end flooding solutions

With several low-lying areas throughout Longboat Key, the town is considering its priorities to address flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mini Mustangs' Amir Phillips, Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Britlee Yant and Grace Kelly and Mini Mustangs' Savannah Cato celebrate as both the Mini Mustangs and the seniors are graduating on the same day.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 19, 2023
Mini Mustangs graduation a big moment for Lakewood Ranch High seniors

The pre-K graduation was held on the same day the seniors, who helped teach the Mini Mustangs, received their diplomas.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mike and Tara Warmuth and Terry and Madeleine Eagle dress up as characters from "The Addams Family." The foursome attended BooFest dressed as Teletubbies last year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 28, 2023
BooFest lowers the boom for fun at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Thousands attended the annual fright night on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 15, 2021
Longboat Key planning to open new fire station in May

The Longboat Observer got a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s construction site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of the ice skating rink at the new St. Armands Circle Winter Spectacular.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 15, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 17-23

The best of British ballet comes to Sarasota, which will also play host to comedy, live music, tribute acts and world class theater this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Junior Aaliyah Capers is playing some guard for the Pirates in 2021 after exclusively playing in the paint her first two seasons.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2021
Braden River girls basketball is staying the course

Despite losing star O'Mariah Gordon to graduation, the Pirates expect the program's success to continue

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota High senior Tyler Pack.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Pack

The Sarasota High senior is sixth in Class 4A boys high jump (6 feet, 2.75 inches) as of March 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 5-11

The year kicks off with movie magic on stage, comedy and plenty of art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sheila Loccisano, David Woods, Tom Ward and Scott Diesenburg
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 5, 2023
Stay on the court by preventing common pickleball injuries

A local doctor, instructor and recreational player share the best way to avoid injuries while playing pickleball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Veronica McCurdy, wore a helmet at Riverview High last season, and didn't think it made a difference.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2018
Girls lacrosse requires helmets, but some people don't want them

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Demarcus Abner. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Demarcus Abner

The Riverview High football senior is a key piece on the Rams' defense.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 4, 2022
Sailing regatta brings student sailors to Sarasota

The 74th annual Labor Day Regatta was held Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
NBP dragon boat Coach Angela Long and nine NBP teammates were selected to represent Team USA at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships. (Not pictured: Duneska Grant.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2023
East County dragon boat paddler picked for US Senior Women's team

Mandy Boyers' selection to the team was years in the making.

  • East County
  • Sports
Left to right: Debbie DeLeon, Stephen Boyes,  Matthew Arriaga,  Lydia Arriaga,  Kurt Mattingly and ,Aaron Zimmermann participate in "Environment in Transportation" planning event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2019
Transportation officials look to future in Lakewood Ranch area

Transportation officials look to future in Sarasota, Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • March 23, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with Directors Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with Directors Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce!

  • Arts + Culture
Hayden Buckley earned his PGA Tour card in part because of his win at the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Buckley said he still watches video of the winning putt each time he gets on a plane.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2022
Hayden Buckley reflects on journey from Suncoast Classic win in Lakewood Ranch to PGA Tour

Hayden Buckley was a late qualifier for the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch, but his win propelled him to the PGA Tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
The bridge project is expected to cost about $3.8 million.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 13, 2019
Longboat Pass bridge work begins in June

$3.8 million in renovations will extend its life while officials consider its long-term usefulness.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
No new local malaria cases reported since July 13
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 27, 2023
No new local malaria cases reported since July 13

The outbreak will be declared over if no new cases are reported by Sept. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Will Luera of Florida Studio Theatre had everyone pick a pose or movement to go with their name.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 23, 2023
The Paradise Center hosts improv classes on Longboat Key

The workshops are designed to build creativity, self-confidence and, of course, a sense of humor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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