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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: An on again, off again problem

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Marketing Team |
  • September 9, 2021
HEARTFLOW® Offers Precise Visualization of Coronary Arteries, Improves Patient Experience

HEARTFLOW® Offers Precise Visualization of Coronary Arteries, Improves Patient Experience

  • Health
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops - April 7, 1986, 5:10 a.m. 3700 block of GMD. Suspicious auto. People were looking for (and saw) Halley's comet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Braden River football program has been elite since Head Coach Curt Bradley was hired in 2012.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
How football grew to dominate the US sports landscape — and all fall weekends

The rough-and-tumble sport isn't for the faint of heart. That's why Americans love it.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch assistant coach Karter Clark
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2016
Shake up the routine

Young assistant brings his enthusiasm to Lakewood Ranch girls basketball program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Appalachian State offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil, a Braden River High alumnus, is projected to go on day three of the 2021 NFL Draft.  Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 3, 2021
Can you feel a draft?

Former Braden River High football star is preparing for the NFL Draft

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2012
Meetings will address Bayfront Park, town codes

The public is invited to three meetings in the next month that will address two issues that could impact the long-term future of Longboat Key: uses of Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the possibility of adopting stricter property maintenance codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deputy Damon Ackerman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2020
Stadium lights honor Manatee County high school seniors

High school seniors in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch honored with shining of stadium lights.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Baraka Atkins is entering his third season as Booker High's head coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2021
Sarasota high school football previews: Booker High

The Tornadoes have the skill position players to surprise teams if they stay healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Caroline King.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline King

The Riverview High girls basketball senior had 14 points and six rebounds against Brooks DeBartolo High on Tuesday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sasha Pastujov, born in the Lakewood Ranch area, will attempt to become one of the rare Florida-born players to reach the NHL. Photo courtesy Rena Laverty / USA Hockey’s NTDP.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2021
Prose and Kohn: From the Lakewood Ranch area to the NHL?

Sasha Pastujov is attempting to become the 15th player from Florida to reach hockey's pinnacle.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Key Club helps kids get smart start

Longboat Key Club and Resort Human Resources department is helping to get the new school year off to a smart start. Through an employee drive, dozens of new back-to-school items were donated and will be given to the children of employees who signed up to receive a 'Back to School' goody bag.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jimmy and Tina O'Brien |
  • June 28, 2018
HOW TO BECOME A SAVVY HOME SELLER

Getting the best price for your residence can be easy, particularly if you allocate the necessary time and resources to become a savvy home seller.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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Three parcels of land, comprising about 33 acres, are now officially preserved under a conservation easement.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2021
Land next to Celery Fields officially preserved

Sarasota County commissioners rezoned three parcels of land to allow for a conservation easement.

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  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 3, 2022
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. leads Library Foundation luncheon

The acclaimed author was the guest of honor at the 10th annual luncheon on Feb. 3.

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In addition to shifting to walk-up  vaccination clinics at the mall, the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County hopes extended hours of operation will draw individuals who haven’t yet gotten a shot.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Vaccine distribution enters new phase

As supplies grow more plentiful, Sarasota County health officials are focused on encouraging harder-to-reach populations to get vaccinated.  

  • Sarasota
  • News
Volunteer coaches and athletes.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 5, 2021
Aptly named Tennis for Fun program starts at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

Tennis for Fun program is part of the Special Olympics, and the Longboat site already has three athletes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2022
Key Niners celebrate season with closing luncheon

After playing golf since October, the nine-hole golf association is hanging up the clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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