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The final five name possibilities are Rowan, Scully, Oarson, Paddles and Skylar.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2017
World Rowing Championships mascot name list down to five

The final name will be decided by public voting.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Initial site work at Town Center Green started in April and is scheduled to finish in late summer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 15, 2020
Longboat Key property values projected to decrease in 2021

About 75% of the town of Longboat Key's general fund comes from property taxes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Gilbert says goodbye to P&Z

Planning and Zoning Board member Sandy Gilbert will not apply for a third, three-year term, opening up another vacant planning board spot to be filled next month by the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder is performing studies to see if a hotel is viable on the plaza site. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
Can the north end handle a hotel?

The owner of Longboat Key's Whitney Beach Plaza knows the plaza can’t sustain itself with leases in place, so he’s investigating if the site can accommodate a 100-room boutique hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dylan Banard competes in the Street Jam competition.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 3, 2015
Payne Skate Park hosts Shredtoberfest

Local skateboarders and BMX riders take over skate park for competitions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A protest of the Ringling Walmart is planned for Dec. 29.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 18, 2012
Group plans tar-and-feather Walmart protest

According to Anti-SRQ Walmart's facebook page, the protest is planned for Dec. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Pashkow and Elise Passentino
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 31, 2020
Lord's Warehouse reopening on Longboat Key

The reopening of the Lord's Warehouse and the Longboat Island Chapel mark the near-full awakening of church life on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Evan Bates loves participating in his weekly virtual playdates with his kindergarten class. "It's really fun," he says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 22, 2020
Time to play the virtual game in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary teachers host virtual playdates for their classes

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2018
Land swap a go in Lakewood Ranch

School District, SMR move forward with deal.

  • East County
  • Schools
George and Toby Loukmas said they are excited to help teach children water safety through the opening of their Goldfish Swim School franchise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
New swim facility opens in Lakewood Ranch

Goldfish Swim School makes its debut at San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Tea to Tequila goes Cuban

The Tea to Tequila book club met Feb. 15, with an incredible 37-person turnout at Marcia and David Gutridge's home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pop star Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the V Foundation this week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 26, 2016
Taylor Swift cuts check for Sarasota fundraiser

The pop star donated $100,000 to the Dick Vitale Gala this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Travel" is the theme of Sarasota Opera's 2020-21 season, and Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell expects opera-goers will enjoy the ride.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 12, 2020
Sarasota Opera announces 2020-21 season, with 'travel' as the theme

All 6 entries will revisit popular, previously performed works, some after many years

  • Arts + Culture
DID board member Ron Soto said city fees were hampering his efforts to organize events such as the downtown tree lighting.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
Downtown event plans face hurdles

The Downtown Improvement District sees an events coordinator as a wise investment, but city leaders aren’t on board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 12, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Photo courtesy Matthew Serrano
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 12, 2018
Drink This: Blueberry Mojito

The North American blueberry season ends this month, so why not enjoy some fresh produce in alcoholic form?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Troy and Natalie Duquette during the 2019 Say I Do Again.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 13, 2020
Love in Sarasota: Take a nontraditional approach

Beyond candy, roses and a card, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a uniquely Sarasota style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brazilian pepper plant
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2016
Brazilian pepper a hot topic

Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors increase budget to deal with invasive plant.

  • East County
  • News
FSU hosts "Voices — Rising Choreographers" Thursday through Sunday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 10

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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