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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2010
Business Observer

LLSA Chamber announces small business nominees; Tax collector collects more than $1 million in April

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High student Kathleen Cravens just returned from an internship sponsored by NASA. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student finds the perfect space for her astronomic career goals

"I like the whole concept of exploration. It's humanity pushing its limits. It the curiosity. There is going to be another space race. But it's going to be Mars."

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Candidates answer Islandside questions

L'Ambiance held a candidates debate in conjunction with Grand Bay Thursday, March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All ages can delight in the hunt for shark teeth and fossils. Find spots that offer a loose graveling bottom,
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 21, 2020
Paddling in Peace

Think Gulf Coast beaches are your only waterfront respite? Think again. Take a quick drive east for a trip back in time, and experience the unspoiled Florida wilderness along the waters of Peace River.

  • LWR Life
The home at 1601 Idle Lane has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,189 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 11-15 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarasota home on Idle Lane tops the week's sales at $3.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Ella Rose Sherman teaching Mote visitors about the Strandings Investigation at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 15, 2023
Mote volunteer program gives high schoolers taste of marine science

The fall volunteer program at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is tailored to busy high schoolers' schedules.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Joseph Novak, at 91, has had his 41st book published. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2022
91-year-old Lakewood Ranch author keeps writing on human learning

Joseph Novak has written 41 books and published more than 150 papers on human learning, cognitive psychology in learning and concept mapping.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Plaza at Five Points tops all transactions in this week's real estate at $3.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 23, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch

A condominium in Plaza at Five Points tops the week's sales at $3.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Ruddy turnstones frequent the wracklines of beaches, looking for food. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 27, 2021
Bird of the week: Ruddy turnstone

Like their name implies, turnstones often look under shells and stones for food on the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Late-night fisherman vandalizes 'no fishing' sign on Siesta Drive Bridge
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 10, 2023
Late-night fisherman vandalizes 'no fishing' sign on Siesta Drive Bridge

A man broke off a no fishing sign and tossed it into Sarasota Bay while yelling at passing cars. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church holds their annual Christmas concert.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 3, 2022
Toys for Catholic Charities donated at concert

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Christmas concert on Friday. More than 100 toys were donated to Catholic Charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 16, 2019
Longboat shows off at community open house

On March 16, residents and visitors were invited to learn more about various town departments including IT, fire and police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Keith Pandeloglou, the owner of UTC Venture Group and President and CEO of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, won the Best Rancher award at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Sandies event Friday at the Grove.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2023
'Mr. Lakewood Ranch' lands big Business Alliance award

Keith Pandeloglou was named Best Rancher at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's annual Sandies awards.

  • East County
  • Business
The Pirate Battalion Drill Team displays the trophies from its district championship for Area 5 (courtesy photo).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 18, 2022
Braden River High School heads for state drill team championships

Braden River High 's drill team wins six consecutive district title.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School eighth grader Anthony Mundo participates in a hands-on Woz Ed lesson on density.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2023
Career-ready curriculum expands in Manatee County School District

All eighth graders will use Woz Ed kits to engage in hands-on lessons.

  • East County
  • Schools
An updated conceptual of The Quay shows One Park as one building on the northern end of the 14.7-acre development at the corner of North Tamiami Trail and Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 30, 2022
Court declines summary judgment on plan for One Park in The Quay

A legal challenge to a plan for One Park within The Quay that would build over Quay Commons must be resolved in a trial, a court rules.

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  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 11, 2021
Welcome back, Sarasota: Here's what you missed

Even while you're gone, news keeps happening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peninsula Sarasota and its 23 luxury condominiums will occupy this site on Golden Gate Point if approved by the Sarasota City Commission. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 13, 2022
More condos headed to Golden Gate Point

The city's Planning Board unanimously approves the 23-unit Peninsula Sarasota luxury condo development at Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rueben Wakefield, Jackson Purdy, Trezure Coles and Brooke Turner star in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" in the Ringling gardens.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 10, 2023
'Love’s Labour's Lost' gets Shakespeare into the groove

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's production of “Love’s Labour's Lost” comes to life in The Ringling’s earthly gardens with rap and slapstick.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2021
St. Armands master plan called for hotel 13 years ago

It goes without saying in Florida that any major development will spark vocal opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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