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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 12, 2020
Sarasota school district asking for student technology needs in case of closure

District officials are collecting information who may need a laptop or hotspot in the event of a coronavirus-related closure.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 13, 2022
Comic fans assemble at SarasotaCon

Comic convention makes its debut in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen and Duane Compton are getting used to the Florida summer.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 13, 2020
The season that never ended

Travel became tricky as season was ending on Longboat Key, so a new demographic appeared: The summer snowbird.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 4, 2020
RCLA speaker delivers stark view of opiate abuse

Sam Quinones, Los Angeles-based freelance journalist and former L.A. Times reporter, was the fourth speaker in the RCLA series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Volunteer reserve officer Kumiko Carter recently joined the Longboat Key Police Department. She thinks her role will entail anything from public relations to crime solving to community policing.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 12, 2020
Newest reserve police officer has decades of experience

Kumiko Carter headed to the police academy at age 18 and served more than 25 years with Manatee Sheriff's Office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chef Kaytlin Dangaran is making customers feel at home with a dose of comfort food.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 5, 2022
Bistro spells comfort food with tomato soup and grilled cheese

Executive Chef Kaytlin Dangaran knows she can make people of all ages happy with a simple taste of home.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 17

Pat Lundy captured an evening tide off of Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 16, 2018
Do not take this lightly

Longboat Key residents need to decide the fate of streetlights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 1, 2021
Asolo Rep plans sale of elaborate costume inventory

After decades without a costume sale, Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its doors at their Koski Production Center, offering a bargain sale on elaborate costumes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Loaded Cannon team shows off their state-of-the art equipment. Dan Duvall, distiller, Justin Hertz, consulting partner, Michelle Russell, director of marketing, Steve Milligan, owner, and Lisa Lehnert, director of finance.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • June 10, 2019
Loaded Cannon Distillery brings locally made alcohol to Lakewood Ranch

The distillery produces the full spectrum of spirits and features a pirate-themed tasting room.

  • LWR Life
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer is required to submit a recommended budget by Saturday, Aug. 1. Town commissioners are set to vote on the budget in September.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 31, 2020
'Still a lot of unknowns': Longboat Key town manager says of COVID's impact on budget

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to vote on the budget in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fitness leader Sherry Fidellr will be leaving the Recreation Center at the end of the season after 20 years.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 8, 2014
New year brings fitness options for Longboaters

This column heads into its 17th year with its most news ever about fitness classes. There is an exciting array of new formats, teachers and time periods at both the Longboat Key Education Center and Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kelsey Grau
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2014
Business Briefs

Tampa restaurateurs buy St. Armands building; Cannons receives 15th consecutive Grady-White award; New boutique opens in former ScoopDaddy's location

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jacob's dad goofs off with a Joker toy while his son plays Fortnite.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 22, 2021
Sarasota Mom's TikTok message inspires safe gaming space for bullied kids

Linda Espada took to TikTok to decry the bullying her son Jacob experienced on Fortnite, and it spawned something positive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 12, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
1. Mooney junior Jordyn Byrd was named the Gatorade Florida Volleyball Player of the Year in January.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 26, 2022
Top 10 moments from the Sarasota high school sports season

State championships, incredible streaks and a Player of the Year award: The 2021-2022 season had it all.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Florida Power and Light partnered with Denis V. Cooper Foundation to give Carlos Moreira and his family a surprise holiday light display.
  • By None |
  • November 30, 2022
Sarasota Marine veteran receives a bright holiday surprise

FPL partnered with the Denis V. Cooper Foundation to surprise Carlos Moreira and his family with an energy-efficient holiday light display.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A protest of the Ringling Walmart is planned for Dec. 29.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 18, 2012
Group plans tar-and-feather Walmart protest

According to Anti-SRQ Walmart's facebook page, the protest is planned for Dec. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rachel Jarrett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Jarrett

The Cardinal Mooney runner talks her next time goal and getting mentally prepared to race.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Off-duty rescuer's care goes above, beyond

An East Manatee Fire Rescue member recently took a Braden River Elementary School student to school after a traffic accident sent his mom to the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
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