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Mustangs junior Cassidy McLellan steals third base against Inspiration Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch High softball appears poised for another title run

Lakewood Ranch returns eight of nine hitters from its state championship softball lineup.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Suncoast Blood Centers Staff |
  • February 18, 2021
From Survivor to Savior

If You’ve Recovered from COVID-19, Your Convalescent Plasma Can Save Lives.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Business Observer 8/5/10

Business Observer 8/5/10

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Izzy Tapia, a cosmetology student at Manatee Technical College,  loves seeing people's reactions when she's done working on their hair or makeup.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 7, 2022
Manatee Technical College students advance to SkillsUSA state competition

MTC cosmetology students among medal winners in SkillsUSA competition in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kelli Smith will officially resign on April 30 from her position as the Longboat Key police chief. She has accepted the police chief role at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 31, 2021
Longboat Key Police Chief Kelli Smith resigns

Kelli Smith has accepted the police chief role at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Mark Wemple
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 13, 2015
Q+A with Reynolds Allen

W. Reynolds Allen, a founding partner of Tampa-based Allen Norton & Blue, has represented the town of Longboat Key in union contract negotiations since 1993, when Griff Roberts was the town manager. His firm has 33 lawyers in five offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marvin Quin, Lew Lawrence and Rob Harlan aboard Quin’s 37-foot sailboat at Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 21, 2016
Skippers disagree with push for bridge changes

The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force is circulating a petition to prohibit certain bridge openings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zach Feltovic and Jonathan Aiken from Pack 50
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2014
Leaders of the Pack

Sarasota Cub Scout Pack 50 raced their pinewood derby cars Jan. 11 at Gulf Gate Elementary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key residents are asked to complete the online survey between Jan. 11 — Feb. 3.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 11, 2021
Longboat Key citizen survey begins arriving this week

Longboat Key residents have from Jan. 11 — Feb. 3 to complete the survey.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 23, 2015
Beware: form-based vision

The ‘transportation summit’ was a prelude to a grander scheme for an urban-planner’s dream.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
SCAT bus fares will increase Monday, Oct. 3.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2011
County approves SCAT increases

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) approved increases in fares that will take effect Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara Preserve Golf Club offers 18 holes of golf.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Tara Preserve Golf Club up for sale in Bradenton

Homeowners wonder if new owners will try to develop the land.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Tayven Clark reaches over the goal line for a touchdown on a designed run against Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 8, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football's offense takes the next step

After averaging 16.5 points per game in 2020, Cardinal Mooney is off to a much faster start in 2021

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Craft Growlers To Go and Tasting Room is open 3-10 p.m. Monday, noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 11:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boasts diverse nightlife options — for those with early bedtimes

Lakewood Ranch has more nightlife options than it might seem. But how will that change as the area develops?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ocean Properties Ltd., owner of the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort, announced Tuesday it’s formulating a joint venture with the Longboat Key Club and Resort regarding the club's assets. Photo courtesy of Jack Elka.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2012
Year in review: August 2012, 'Key Club partners with Hilton owner'

General Manager Michael Welly said the club always intended to find a hotel development company to assist in its redevelopment plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Braden River High beach volleyball team is the regional champion for the second year in a row.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2019
Pirates beach volleyball set to plunder state tournament

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
There is a proposal to redevelop the six units at 551 Broadway into four single-family structures.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 17, 2021
Longboat Key leaders to consider proposed Broadway redevelopment

The proposal would reduce the number of units at 551 Broadway from six to four single-family structures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chair Mike Moran said the goal of the first phase of funding should be allocated toward providing food and shelter.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2020
County creates allocation plan for relief funding

The county will focus on businesses and individuals in the first $18.9 million funding phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Colorful rendering falls victim to codes

A black-and-white sign at 6400 Gulf of Mexico marks the location of the new sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Physical therapist Rebecca Paquette (right) helped a patient use an assistive device. Therapists may recommend assistive devices for helping people return to the activities they enjoy. Photo courtesy of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 18, 2021
Doctors explain the importance of balance

People's balance often begins to decline as people age.

  • Health
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