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West Coast Black Theatre Troupe presents "Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue" on Wednesday, April 19.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 11, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 13-19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The RoboRumble program teaches students how to build robots from Legos, leading up to a competition pitting the different teams' robots against one another.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 21, 2023
Student-designed Lego robots battle in Fab Lab competition

The inaugural Lego RoboRumble competition pits students’ robotic Lego creations against one another for awards, prizes and learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chef Kaytlin Dangaran is making customers feel at home with a dose of comfort food.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 5, 2022
Bistro spells comfort food with tomato soup and grilled cheese

Executive Chef Kaytlin Dangaran knows she can make people of all ages happy with a simple taste of home.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mayor Jack Duncan discusses ways to implement a new Planning and Zoning Board later this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2015
Luckiest P&Z Board members could be niners

The Longboat Key Town Commission seeks strength through fewer board members, plus up to nine years in a board seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 6, 2022
USF Sarasota-Manatee serves food at Brunch on the Bay

The 28th annual event was held Nov. 6.

  • Black Tie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 16, 2022
Reindeer games resume at the Longboat Island Chapel

Hurricane Nicole forced a restart on the preparations, but Christmas in the Garden starts Nov. 27 from 5-9 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jose Pavet of Cha Cha Coconuts on Aug. 31.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 31, 2023
Businesses on St. Armands Circle clean up after Hurricane Idalia flooding

Shops on the Circle received little water damage from the storm and plan to reopen Aug. 31 to Sept. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Residents said cars often speed through the intersection.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 20, 2022
CDD1 pushes for changes to Lakewood Ranch/Clubhouse signal plans

Some Summerfield and Riverwalk residents want additional turn lanes taken out of Manatee County's plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Marooned on Greer Island

Police Reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Munchies 420 Cafe offers the "Fire In Your Hole!!" wing challenge.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2023
Take on these Sarasota food challenges — if you dare

In honor of July 4's hot dog challenge, these local challenges will have your mouth and stomach putting up a fight.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
SCSPD Sgt. Steve Kim greets students at Bay Haven & School of Basics Plus. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 26, 2019
Sarasota County Schools Police Department officially announces plans for growth and expansion

Currently, the SCSPD has a total of 28 sworn officers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's Bay Runner trolley service has transported more than 41,000 passengers between downtown and Lido Key in its first three full months of operation. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 13, 2022
City earns top mobility award marks for Bay Runner, e-scooter programs

Still in their infancy, Sarasota's Bay Runner and e-scooter/e-bike programs are met with international acclaim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Lamb holds a Toys for Tots backpack.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2023
Toys for Tots coordinator looks back at growth of community giving

Since 2006, the nonprofit has increased its output from an estimated 8,000 toys to 28,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player Ashley Pater said her court intelligence and communication skills are what make her an elite player. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Pater.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player conquers national circuit

Next up for Ashley Pater is the 2022 FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Art & Soul students like Sofia Basile, Juliana Fazio, Irelynn Ettinger and Raelynn Dine can choose from classes that include jazz, ballet, tap and hip hop. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 18, 2022
Founder of Art & Soul believes dance can be transformative for people of all ages

Alana Turner harnesses the power of dance to change lives.

  • LWR Life
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • January 7, 2021
New Year, New You? Intentional Planning for Your Desired Future.

New Year, New You? Intentional Planning for Your Desired Future.

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Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department in the coming weeks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2015
Moore’s seeks new restaurant approvals from commission

Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department if changes are approved by the commission tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Publix
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
News Briefs

Publix sheds light on dark parking lot questions; Sarasota Bay Watch seeks town partnership; Town schedules beach presentations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Management Information Systems Director Kathi Pletzke uses the test iPad.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2010
Town Hall could tap into technology trend

Management Information Systems Director Kathi Pletzke wants to bring iPads to Town Hall for use in different departments.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marc Loundy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Marc Loundy

The golfer sank his first hole-in-one May 31 at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
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