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Dumaka Atkins coaches his guys in camp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2017
Booker football wants to make program's former glory new again

It has brought in coaches with ties to the school's past.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Crosby has served as the leader of Mote since 2013.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Crosby prepares to capitalize on Mote's fundraising campaign

Mote Marine Laboratory CEO and President Michael Crosby will continue Mote’s $50 million fundraising drive as part of its 2020 vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two males swans were moved to Sarasota Jungle Gardens from Camelot Lake on Sept. 28. Their names will be decided in a contest hosted by Sarasota Jungle Gardens.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat swans settle into new home

The two swans were born on Longboat Key in May 2015 to Susie and Sully.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New IDA Executive Director Anne Ross likes to spend her free time camping and kayaking with her family. "We like to be outdoors," she said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 18, 2015
Anne Ross steps up to fill Eva Rey's shoes

New Lakewood Ranch executive director plots course for the future.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 13, 2015
Key shopping centers welcome new businesses

With St. Armands Circle directly to the south of Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria businesses to the north, some might think Longboat isn’t a good spot to shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Opera's Co-Producers Dinner took place on the set of this upcoming season’s production of "The Golden Cockerel." Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Singing for their supper; A votre sante; Magical musicale; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Goldfarb, program manager at the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 6, 2024
The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel looks toward fall semester

This November, students can start the fall season with a relaxing new series that promotes holistic healing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda and John Horne will honor Café L’Europe’s favorite menu items, including the French onion soup served in an onion, but have revamped the interior and refreshed the menu.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • February 6, 2023
Restaurateur brings his brand of hospitality to the iconic Café L'Europe

John Horne, one of the area’s most experienced restaurateurs, takes the helm of an iconic restaurant on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: iNeed help

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 8, 2012
Chef Steve Phelps’ path from culinary curiosity to collaboration

Chef Steve Phelps’ path from culinary curiosity to collaboration

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Steve Phelps, chef / owner of Indigenous restaurant, hopes the annual dinner will get local chefs thinking of ways to change their menus year round.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2017
Fourth Annual Sustainable Seafood Dinner promotes responsible dining

In its fourth year, the Sustainable Seafood Dinner is throwing out its ‘Trash Fish’ branding. But its focus on sustainability is as fresh as ever.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Marsha Panuce with Kelly, a cockatoo, at 2015’s Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soiree.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
10 events in '16

Check out the 10 events on our radar for 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp,  fields questions from Key residents.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2017
Letters to the editor for Longboat 02.23.17

Sarasota resident praises Longboat planners

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cynthia Peterson, CEO of the Center for Architecture Sarasota, sits in McCullough Pavillion — the center' s home, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Architectural groups build a foundation of knowledge

By helping residents learn more about design, local foundations are giving a whole new meaning to Sarasota school of architecture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy and Thomas Kramlick and Edie and Karl Bender have lived on their cul-de-sac for 20 years. They and two other couples — the Barkers and the Johnsons — are nicknamed the Over the Hill Gang.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
Rosedale: 20 Years Strong

Rosedale Golf & Country Club community opened 20 years ago; its original homeowners commend its steady character as it continues to grow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 22, 2021
Home for the holidays on Longboat Key

Churches plan for a return to some normalcy, though things are forever changed by the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, Concession owner Bruce Cassidy, PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady, Intersport founder Charles Besser and former PGA Tour star Peter Jacobsen announced the new World Champions Cup in April.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2023
World Champions Cup to throw block party in Lakewood Ranch

The inaugural PGA Tour Champions event is going all out to thank The Concession and the region.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leah Verier-Dunn (Sarasota) and Rosie Herrera (Miami) perform "Florida Woman" March 22-24 at The Ringling's Art of Performance series.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 18, 2024
'Florida Woman' gets her spot in the sun

What does "Florida Woman" have to say? A dance theater premiere at The Ringling's Art of Performance provides some answers.

  • Arts + Culture
Clyde Butcher wades deep into the waters of Myakka River State Park to get his photos. Photo by Niki Butcher
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 6, 2019
Clyde Butcher's 'Myakka River, a Florida Treasure' captures real Florida beauty

Butcher's latest photography exhibit aims to display why local land deserves to be saved.

  • Arts + Culture
Bryan Dudnick rides the mechanical bull at the New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop on Dec. 31, 2021.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 28 to Jan. 3

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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