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Chloe Bernal, a 2021 graduate of Booker High School, was named one of 300 Bank of America Student leaders.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 27, 2021
Sarasota student leader learns value of volunteering

A Booker High School graduate was named one of 300 Bank of America Student Leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Mike Lasche says the wide, tree-lined streets near the Ritz-Carlton are ideal — which is why a narrower sidewalk with less robust landscaping next to Vue Sarasota Bay is so concerning to him.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
Residents, city staff focus on wider sidewalks

What are officials doing to make Sarasota more pedestrian friendly? (And what the heck are the sidewalks at the Vue going to look like?)

  • Sarasota
  • News
After three weeks to convert the Lazy Lobster, the new seafood restaurant reopened on May 11 on Lockwood Ridge Road in Manatee County.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 25, 2022
Lazy Lobster in Sarasota converted to Kacey's Seafood

The price of protein was rising, so the owners decided to make a change.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul A. Budick of Bradenton shows off his rare 1962 Corvette convertible, complete with its original golden grille.
  • By James Peter |
  • May 6, 2023
Corvette show dazzles on St. Armands Circle

Car enthusiasts displayed 174 Corvettes from a variety of eras on Saturday during the 25th annual Corvettes on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Each of Der Dutchman's pies has about three pounds of pie filler and feeds six people.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 29, 2022
The keys to the perfect apple pie, from a Sarasota expert

Der Dutchman staff get into what it takes to make some great apple pie.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jack and Lily Bennett watch as Marielle Hessels and Sue McGrew work on their submission to the 2017 Crystal Classic.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 4, 2018
10 Sarasota events you don't want to miss in 2018

Pencil these dates in now.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
Armstrong's attorney says settlement is likely

An attorney representing Longboat Key resident Jim Armstrong believes that an agreement could be imminent with the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 16, 2021
Town of Longboat Key celebrates "City Hall Selfie Day"

Nearly every department got in front of the camera to join the fun and meet the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 29, 2017
Make them pay — with their own money, boot them out

The rules need to be the same across the board.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Kendall and Lynn Smith sold their home at 618 Owl Way to Robert Caine, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.88 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 19, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 3-7 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Owl Way tops the week's sales at $1.88 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Traffic moves through Longboat Key on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 4, 2023
Traffic, development remain top concerns of Longboat residents

The 2022 Annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey yielded a 15% response rate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Bodnyk and Justin Kaiser, who runs audio and video for the church. Kaiser's role has magnified in the past year and a half, and the bigger scope is here to stay. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 14, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church implements plans for post-COVID world

The church has implemented task forces whose planning is coming to fruition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Doug Wagner was selected to be one of three candidates vying to be the next superintendent of the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2023
Manatee School Board names three finalists for superintendent

The three finalists, Doug Wagner, Jason Wysong and Scott Schneider, will be interviewed in-person May 10 -11.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Board hears the case for code changes

The Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board discussed possible changes to the town's property codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Event coordinator Yvonne Bedell welcomed guests to the special anniversary gathering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Historical Society celebrates five years

The Old Braden River Historical Society celebrated its fifth anniversary May 12.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Naughty Monk Brewery co-owner Joe Eibler he worries what will happen if his business is not allowed to reopen soon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
Bartenders' only tip: Hang tough in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County bars, gyms wait while other businesses bring in revenue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 15, 2023
Sarasota revisits street dining options

More than a dozen restaurants in the city still offer outside dining in parking spaces. Now they seek making the pandemic-era policy a permanent option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rising junior Shawqi Itraish, here throwing a pass against Lakewood Ranch, will be Braden River's starting quarterback this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 7, 2019
Braden River High's newest quarterback has paid his dues

Shawqi Itraish has the support of past Pirates quarterbacks, too.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mark Pritchett, president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, said the organization has helped issue more than $1 million in grants over the past month in response to COVID-19. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2020
Foundations organize COVID-19 support strategies

Between struggling individuals and service providers preparing for increased demand, philanthropic groups are helping the community get through coronavirus challenges.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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