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A dredging pipe stretches along the beach.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • April 26, 2021
You asked (kind of). We answered questions about Longboat beach work

The schedule is tentative with June 1 marking the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 24, 2020
COVID-19 Spectrum: Harry Sayer

Harry Sayer says the worst part about COVID-19 isn't the bodily pain, it's the uncertainty it brings.

  • Health
The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2022
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' delivers thrills at Sarasota Polo Club

The Headless Horseman's ride through Lakewood Ranch caps another run of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Communities’ 3D “community Xplorer map” was awarded a gold award for best innovative use of technology at the Southeast Building Conference’s 42nd annual Aurora Awards.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's 3D map earns gold award

Lakewood Ranch's 3D Community Xplorer Map earns Aurora Award from builders.

  • East County
  • News
Panther Ridge's Jody Nolan took up stained glass art because she wanted to find a hobby that would take her outside her comfort zone.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2021
Panther Ridge artists host art studio tour in eastern Manatee County

Artists try to build support to start a Panther Ridge Arts and Crafts Association in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
Heritage Harbour ladies tip glasses for memories

About 30 women from Heritage Harbour, and their guests, attended.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joel Schleicher
  • By Joel Schleicher |
  • September 16, 2022
My View: 'Mad as hell' — and not willing to take it any longer

It is unconscionable for our president, Joe Biden, to call half of American voters “fascists.”

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2022
Winter Spectacular wows in St. Armands Circle

The highly debated Winter Spectacular opened Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice has earned certification as a Primary Stroke Center, making it the third SMH facility to carry  specialized stroke care designation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 27, 2022
SMH-Venice earns Primary Stroke Center designation

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's stroke network now has a third facility that carries a specialized stroke care certification.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Roy Tetrick III got the call on the mound for the Braden River Little League Majors division All-Stars June 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2016
District 26 All-Stars slug way to titles

Lakewood Ranch held off Braden River to win the Majors division All-Star championship July 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Brenner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 30, 2016
Dave Brenner announced as Freedom Fest grand marshal

Longboat Key resident will lead the iconic parade Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh and Joel Schleicher |
  • March 22, 2020
Gov. DeSantis: We need economic hope

This is now a two-front war. Unless there is decisive action, Florida’s economy is facing an epic catastrophe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 4, 2019
Longboat Chamber networks downtown

The Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly networking luncheon April 4 at Amore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Van Wezel Foundation has named Julie Schwartz director of development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 10, 2022
Van Wezel Foundation brings new director of development from Carnegie Hall

Julie Schwartz brings to the Van Wezel Foundation two decades of experience with renowned cultural organizations, including the renowned New York City venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Studies have been conducted in Longbeach Village and most recently Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 22, 2023
Town works toward north-end flooding solutions

With several low-lying areas throughout Longboat Key, the town is considering its priorities to address flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County has more than 6,600 ponds, of which more than 4,500 are classified retention ponds.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 22, 2021
Barancik Foundation grant donates $250,000 to Healthy Pond Collaborative

START is due to receive the money over a three-year period.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sailors coach Spencer Hodges talks to his team after the 75-0 win.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota football drops anchor

Sailors football makes statement with 75-0 win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 28

Stephen Jordan captured this majestic sunset from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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