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Ed Zunz served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2016-2021.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 1, 2021
Zunz announces resignation from commission

Zunz served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2016-2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Pass drawbridge will be repaired in May.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
FDOT to hold public meeting on Longboat Key Pass bridge

The bridge is safe, but dates back to Eisenhower

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma Chapman said she feels confident in her abilities despite being new to the varsity team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team puts faith in young goalie

Emma Chapman has impressed Mustangs coaches with her poise and shot-blocking.

  • East County
  • Sports
Planning consultant Shawn Dressler addresses residents from the area surrounding the Bath and Racquet Club at a Jan. 25 workshop.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2018
Bath and Racquet plans remain controversial

Residents expressed significant concern about a proposal to add buildings ranging from three to seven stories to the Bath and Racquet Club property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Santa leads a group of children through the Myakka Country Christmas parade. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 4, 2019
Tradition marches forward in Myakka City

Old fashioned fun at annual Myakka Country Christmas Parade

  • East County
  • News
Personal Chef Bruno Wu serves colorful cuisine to Longboat clients
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 3, 2023
Personal Chef Bruno Wu serves colorful cuisine to Longboat clients

Chef Bruno Wu has more than 200 clients in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Horseshoe Cove residents share smarts at Braden River

When Braden River High School teacher Susan Busby reached out to nearby Horseshoe Cove to recruit volunteer tutors, more than 20 residents offered to donate their time.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Jim Dobies (left) and Practice Manager Janette Blanco get set to open the doors to the new Urgent Vet clinic in Lakewood Ranch on Thursday. The clinic specializes in after-hours care and emergencies. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 14, 2021
Urgent Vet opens new location in Lakewood Ranch

Animal clinic specializing in after-hours care comes to Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
L. James needs to have more to say than "Honey, I'm home" after he returns to Mary Williamson after a year in "Sender." (Photo: Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 13, 2020
'Sender' compelling even as it is ambiguous

Story about slackers resisting full adulthood isn't without sympathy

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Riverview senior Liam Custer is seeded first in the 200 individual medley (1:52.56) and third in the 500 freestyle (4:33.88) at the state meet.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Championship week has arrived

Swimming and cross country medals will be doled out Friday while the football playoffs begin

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 27, 2018
Bay Haven teacher contracted infectious disease

Sarasota County Schools assured the community Friday that this is an isolated incident and not a public concern for a community.

  • Sarasota
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The former Pineapple Square properties total more than 30,000 square feet of retail space.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2019
Investor buys downtown retail spaces for $10.35 million

The multimillion-dollar sale includes Main Street and Lemon Avenue properties such as Sur La Table, Eileen Fisher, Pastry Art and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview junior Jeremiah Dawson and the rest of the Rams are 0-2 after facing two state-contending teams. Can Riverview bounce back from the early losses? (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2022
Questions for Sarasota-area football teams after two weeks

There are no Sarasota football teams left undefeated, which means all of them have questions to answer heading into the meat of their schedules.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 5, 2021
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts fourth food drive

The church welcomed friends and residents into the parking lot to donate nonperishables.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 11, 2022
Market on Longboat Key expands in second month

The number of vendors went from 66 in the first month to 103 in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Battie, who played for the Sailors as a sophomore, is back for his senior season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2019
Sarasota High football season preview

The Sarasota High Sailors football team believes it is close to righting the ship under Spencer Hodges.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 1: Gina Messenger

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Ken Schneier (left) and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock (right) were sworn in to their respective positions on March 23, which is the last time the town commission met in person.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 26, 2020
Schneier navigates unusual first weeks as Longboat Key's mayor

The Longboat Key Town Commission last met in person on March 23 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Wednesday morning, water sat on Bayside Drive in the Longbeach Village neighborhood after Hurricane Elsa.
  • By Mark Bergin and Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 7, 2021
Longboat Key dodges most of Elsa's wind and waves

It appears Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020 caused Longboat Key more damage than Hurricane Elsa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It seems more people want a piece of Lakewood Ranch, even if they live outside its borders.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 8, 2018
Don't cross the naming rights border in Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is serious about protecting its Lakewood Ranch brand and will take legal action if necessary.

  • East County
  • News
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