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Team GLC Athletics took home the championship titled.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • January 29, 2011
Pigskin Party

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. hosted its first Family Football Experience Jan. 29 at the Out-of-Door Academy's new football field. Twelve teams competed in a flag football contest, and guests also enjoyed food and drink, face painting and other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Shade provides a bit of relief from the sun at Harry's.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 17, 2020
Longboat restaurants get creative in normally slow summer season

The end of the summer season also tends to be slower for many of Longboat Key's restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA quarterback Tyler Beasley received his first collegiate offer from Tennessee on March 22.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2020
Strong-armed ODA signal-caller has received SEC offer

Tyler Beasley has been continuing to work during the offseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy's Jake Krug will help lead the Thunder against Riverview Feb. 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top events in Sarasota sports this week

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 4, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Wayne McCammon retired as Longboat Key police chief in 1996, after 23 years. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2014
Former Police Chief McCammon dies at 83

Wayne McCammon retired as Longboat Key police chief in 1996, after 23 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a public hearing about the St. Regis proposal on Oct. 20.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 12, 2021
Parking rules prompt St. Regis redo before final vote

The newest proposal calls for 62 mechanical lifts to the St. Regis Hotel parking garage. It would increase parking from 405 total spaces to 468.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Incumbent Mike Moran was elected to another four-year term as the District 1 county commissioner. Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 3, 2020
Incumbent Moran wins District 1 County Commission seat

Incumbents Mike Moran and Nancy Detert won districts 1 and 3. Newcomer Ron Cutsinger won District 5 seat after Commissioner Charles Hines reached his term limit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 26, 2019
Mahjong, a big hit on Longboat Key

Tabletop game gains popularity at The Paradise Center, even during the slower summer months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fay Watkins turned 107 and Maurice Halpern turned 102 Thursday, April 26. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 10, 2012
Centenarians celebrate birthdays

Fay Watkins and Maurice Halpern celebrated their 107 and 102 birthdays, respectively, Thursday, April 26, at the Kobernick House.

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  • Neighbors
The Kinnett's started their business in late 2018.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 9, 2021
Partners in everything: Stan and Natalie Kinnett operate metal business together

Stan and Natalie Kinnett have been married for more than 40 years and have their own business together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Coast Guard to boaters: Avoid New Pass, for now

A town renourishment project could add depth to New Pass, but many boaters say that’s not a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Horticulturist Addie Worth
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
What is a Tillandsia Tapestry? (VIDEO)

Selby Gardens horticulturist Addie Worth shows off the "living wall" she helped design during last month's Plant & Garden Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
After making repairs to their seawall following Hurricane Eta, Ohana owners put signage on their private property to prevent people from trespassing. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 21, 2022
Longboat leaders to discuss solutions to navigate around Ohana seawall

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney is expected to provide an update Monday afternoon on the town of Longboat Key's negotiations with the Ohana property owners.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 28, 2014
Booker High School holds grand opening

The centerpiece of the campus is a two-story building built to house student clubs and communities. Construction began in 2010 was completed in December 2013.

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  • Neighbors
Dr. Tariq Halim, a psychiatrist in Lakewood Ranch, encourages people to make a daily schedule to help lessen their anxiety over the unknown during the pandemic.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
Fear of the unknown could lead to heightened anxiety

Lakewood Ranch psychiatrist shares tips to lessen anxiety as state continues to reopen.

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Author Michelle Phillips. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 28, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beauty Blueprint' soars on Amazon; FST prepares for a $5.6 million makeover; Teen actress vies for spot on TV's 'Glee'; Finally, Sarasota Opera finds its 'Nemo'

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch High grad Ericka Schneider is attempting to reach the LPGA Tour.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch golfer on a journey toward the LPGA Tour

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Walter Haller courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Nov. 23, 2017

Walter Carroll Haller, Clark Morton and Robert Nelson a died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2017
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