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The Town Commission must decide whether to help fund the trolley at its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 6.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 30, 2010
Town disputes trolley funding

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement can be reached before the end of the year that doesn't require the town to contribute any money toward the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 20, 2021
Joseph Asher Nowicki

Sarasota - Joseph Asher Nowicki, Age 22, passed away peacefully on Monday March 29, 2021 at Bethesda East Hospital in Boynton Beach, FL.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Varsity cheerleader and Miss Lakewood Ranch Jessica Sthreshley said the squad will adapt to the change.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
Lakewood changes uniform policy

Cheerleaders now must wear a modified version of their uniforms to school on game days to comply with the new rules.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Bay Watch will be releasing a million clams into the bay in 2020.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch gears up for a clamtastic Scallopalooza

At the event's 10th anniversary, more of the community than ever is getting involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 9, 2019
Bradenton woman scammed after online purchase

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
File photos USF has several connections to Manatee County schools including Dr. Mona Jain, who received a doctorate from USF. Superintendent Cynthia Saunders, however, went to UCF and Nova Southeastern. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2020
Teacher shortages soar in Manatee County

Fate of USF's College of Education could disrupt recruitment for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 29, 2022
Lakewood Ranch area digs out after Hurricane Ian

Myakka City suffered the most damage in the East County area with severe flooding.

  • East County
  • News
Amy Gorman, left, was named director of development and Julie Santiago has been promoted to director of student life.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 21, 2021
Cardinal Mooney adds two new administrators

Amy Gorman was named the Director of Development and Julie Santiago has been promoted to Director of Student Life.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 2, 2022
Welcome back: What you missed on Longboat Key

There was a lot of news while you were gone. Here are the top 10 stories of the spring and summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Village Idiots cycling group assembled May 19, 2021, to raise awareness of cyclists' rights to public roadways.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 29, 2023
Bike safety still a major issue in Manatee County

A study found that 805 of 9,472 road fatalities in Florida involved cyclists. Manatee County has had 34 bicycle fatalities since 2018.

  • East County
  • News
Sebastian Villaseca is just getting fired up at the Lazy Lobster.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 14, 2022
Lazy Lobster starts new chef, third in restaurant's history

Sebastian Villaseca is the Lazy Lobster's new executive chef, but he's not new to the Longboat Key staple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 22, 2020
Sarasota schools budget back on the path toward balance

Sarasota County Schools started the year with a projected deficit of $21.8 million. At the semester break, that's down to $18.3 million with more federal dollars on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Michael Drake, the Longboat Key Historical Society’s president, stands in front of the cottage that now houses the organization’s extensive collection of artifacts.
  • By Patricia Horwell |
  • May 3, 2023
Longboat Key Historical Society gives new life to the past

The organization’s new location at Longboat Key’s Town Center will serve as a museum showcasing archives, artifacts and historical objects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Foundation is in the process of raising $175,000 to replace the remaining 25% of the big dog park and all of the small dog park in Bayfront Park.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 9, 2023
Longboat Key Foundation raises money for dog park artificial turf

Jim Brown, chair of the Longboat Key Foundation, says $175,000 is needed to cover the remainder of the Bayfront Park dog parks with artificial turf.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Head of Dreamers Academy Cathy Rodriguez addresses the crowd
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • March 13, 2023
Dreamers Academy hosts first gala

The school's fundraiser supported the new construction of its outdoor learning area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 25, 2022
Sarasota County ranks among the top 10 in Florida for purchasing power

Fintech company Smart Asset ranks Sarasota eighth in the state for purchasing power, though the ratio of per capita income to living expenses dropped significantly since last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Duval plays Audrey, the crush of nerdy flower-shop assistant Seymour (Sam Seferian), who names his carnivorous plant Audrey II in her honor.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 2, 2023
Comedy, horror and cool tunes bloom at FST's 'Little Shop of Horrors'

A florist shop clerk meets a carnivorous plant from outer space in this 1980s musical farce.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Awards

The winners in four categories were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mauricio Martínez stars in "Man of La Mancha," which opens May 13.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 7, 2023
'Man of La Mancha' is a dream come true for Mauricio Martínez

The noted Latino actor/singer stars in Asolo Rep's twist on the classic Don Quixote musical.

  • Arts + Culture
Stacey Corley, president of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, discusses the impact of the organization.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2024
Hospital Gala entertains with glamorous evening

The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's annual gala wowed attendees with a night of dinner, donating and dancing.

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