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File photos. Town Manager Dave Bullock told commissioners last month he is "trying to find a logical way to deal with a multitude of issues this collapsing development gives us."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Colony conundrum

A bankruptcy judge is expected to rule on a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs boys basketball seniors say goodbye after district loss

Plus, the Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team is on the verge of the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Novak prepares to release Chuck in November 2022.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 8, 2023
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club shares swan stories

"The Swan Guy" David Novak spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting on March 2 at the Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2020
Traffic, Village parking on Tuesday's agenda

Longboat Commissioners meet at 1 p.m. for regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Club president Garnett Black and guest speaker Ronna Romney
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 12, 2023
Republican Club of Longboat Key welcomes Ronna Romney

Ronna Romney spoke to the club on April 11 at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Willow and Whitney Willis sit in the children's area at the back of Willow's Café, a Rosemary District restaurant that opened in April.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2020
Community support carries Willow's Cafe through challenging circumstances

Despite opening during a statewide lockdown, the owner of the Rosemary District restaurant is determined to make things work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harvey Vengroff said the sale of an industrial property will help finance the first phase of his proposed housing project, if approved. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Vengroff charges forward with affordable housing

Landlord and entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff says he has a plan to help tackle the city’s affordable housing problem, but a question remains: Will the city allow it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Police Department swore in two new officers, Mike Rizzo and Adam Swinford, on Aug. 14.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 18, 2023
Increases in crime due to change in approach and more staff, says police chief

Longboat Key Chief of Police George Turner breaks down the key reasons behind an increase in certain crime reports from fiscal year 2022 to fiscal year 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Lamb holds a Toys for Tots backpack.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2023
Toys for Tots coordinator looks back at growth of community giving

Since 2006, the nonprofit has increased its output from an estimated 8,000 toys to 28,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Sheriff's deputy arrested on fraud charges
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2023
Sarasota County Sheriff's deputy arrested on fraud charges

Preston Hines is charged with falsely claiming hours for overtime detail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former President Obama enjoys the outdoors.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2017
APRIL FOOLS : Longboat's newest retired CEO: It's Obama!

Family decides on coastal spot after daughter picks New College.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High senior Helena Hebda (1) will be a leader on the Cougars beach volleyball team in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2024
Here's what to watch for in Sarasota prep sports this spring

Sarasota high schools have state title contenders on the diamond and in the sand.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chris McComas had to do substantial research on getting the right sand for the volleyball complex at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2021
New volleyball complex close to opening in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

155 dump trucks deliver the goods in creating Waterside volleyball courts in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Sheila Milazzo, Anita and Ed Hagen and Jo Fava enter Our Lady of the Angels for the first in-person Mass in two months.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2020
Cautious reopening for Lakewood Ranch-area churches

East County churches excited but cautious with reopening

  • East County
  • News
Annabeth Howell and James Nicholson at the stingray touch tank at Mote Marine Aquarium in August 2023.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 8, 2023
Education coordinator leads her first redesigned summer camps at Mote

The summer camps at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium engage children in themed fun and education.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Grossman wants a chance to review the town’s codes and Comprehensive Plan as a town commissioner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Election: Grossman is ready to help plan the Key's future

Longboat Key commission candidate Larry Grossman wants to use his experience to help guide the town in its future planning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matt and Michelle McCord smile in front of a picture of Lauren Teyke in the Ovation lobby. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 7, 2022
Sarasota dancer is coming home with 'Anastasia'

Lauren Teyke grew up in Sarasota and learned the craft of singing and dancing right here at her mom's theater school. Now she returns as a professional.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 23, 2023
Familiar Faces: Rogelio Capote

Rogelio Capote — CAN Community Health's social figure — talks about his experiences in Sarasota from out of college to now.

  • Black Tie
The home at 7652 Sanderling Road has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,799 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 27, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 10-14 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A home in Siesta Properties tops this week's sales at $7.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 6, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A traffic hazard only Joyce Kilmer could love

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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