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Chuck Henry said 95% of the positive COVID-19 cases in Sarasota County are of people who are not vaccinated.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 22, 2021
Longboat Key COVID-19 vaccination rate near 100%

Leaders believe the town's high vaccination rate correlates to its low number of positive cases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Unit A-401 condominium at 415 L’Ambiance Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 3-7 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops the week's sales at $5.55 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Riverview senior cross country runner Elayna Goodman chopped 50 seconds off her personal best time this season, down to 19:07. That is one second off the school record.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2016
Riverview senior cross country runner's summer work pays off

She slashed about 50 seconds off her personal record this season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
John and Karen Henry celebrate their win of the $20,000 raffle prize with Bill and Susanne Weber at the 2019 Lawn Party.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 2, 2020
Get those calendars ready

Longboaters won't want to miss these 2020 events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan McGuire, James Chirgwin, Carol Erker and Nancy Rozance at Tuttle Elementary School on Sept. 15.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 19, 2023
Rotary Club of Longboat Key donates books for Tuttle Elementary students

The Rotary Club led its first read-aloud event of the school year with the students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2021
Visiting hours return to normal at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours resumed Friday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • May 18, 2023
One Park Sarasota is Committed to Raising the Benchmark of Luxury Living

One Park Sarasota development is primed to elevate luxury within Sarasota’s real estate market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Mike Lasche says the wide, tree-lined streets near the Ritz-Carlton are ideal — which is why a narrower sidewalk with less robust landscaping next to Vue Sarasota Bay is so concerning to him.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
Residents, city staff focus on wider sidewalks

What are officials doing to make Sarasota more pedestrian friendly? (And what the heck are the sidewalks at the Vue going to look like?)

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chief of Longboat Key Police Department George Turner and Town Commissioner Gary Coffin
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 21, 2023
Longboat Key police chief outlines department goals at Kiwanis Club meeting

Chief George Turner described recruitment and retention challenges the department has faced.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
Born to dance in Lakewood Ranch

New Mommy and Me Music Class gives Lakewood Ranch moms and their kids time to play while connecting with others.

  • East County
  • News
Kiwanis members gather to present the proceeds of the Lawn Party held on Dec. 5, 2022 to the Children's Guardian Fund.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 17, 2023
Lawn Party proceeds given to Children's Guardian Fund

Over $100,000 was raised at the annual Kiwanis Club fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ashley Smith, Leo Pecarina, 8, Scarlett Racki, 11, Felicity Racki, 8 and Joselyne Racki, 18, learn about different marine specimens from Kimberly Scaringe, education specialist at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 24, 2023
Bay Fest opens the underwater world to all ages

The event brought together area organizations for an educational experience at Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 4.8-acre campus is listed at $2.295 million and includes all buildings, furniture and appliances.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2016
NewGate takes swing at expansion in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Montessori school makes offer on former Center for Building Hope property.

  • East County
  • News
Virgina Leon, Kakali Banerjee, Karen Pashkow
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 13, 2023
Longboat Harbour hosts Kentucky Derby Party

Residents got together to watch the derby with barbecue and mint juleps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(marty fugate)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2019
Welcome back, Longboaters: Here's what you missed

While the summer heat was on, a batch of stories made us think and (occasionally) smile. Here are the 10 best, plus a few extras for good measure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The school board blew it
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2022
The school board blew it

Sarasota school board members and Superintendent Aspen showed how not to operate as a competent board and poised leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Project opponents and supporters packed the commission chambers at an advisory board hearing regarding the proposal in September.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2019
City Commission preps for Selby Gardens hearing

Sarasota officials are making arrangements in case a special hearing on the contentious master plan proposal runs long.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon spearheaded the town's efforts to strengthen its sea turtle ordinance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2016
Commission moves turtle ordinance forward

After four hours of discussion over three meetings, the Longboat Key Town Commission has found consensus on stronger sea turtle protections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City Manager Marlon Brown spoke to Observer Media Group's Newsies on Thursday on the Observer's newsroom.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2022
Sarasota city manager drops in on the Newsies

Marlon Brown shares an insider's view of how local government operates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High School sophomore Alexa Helton performs as part of a quartet. She looks forward to seeing her skills as a clarinet player grow as she continues in high school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 6, 2024
Arts Alive showcases Manatee County student talent while supporting the arts

Students from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools perform or have their artwork work on display.

  • East County
  • Schools
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