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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 25, 2022
This Week in A+E: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

Ballet, theater, concerts and comedy flood Sarasota this week, bringing a wide array of entertainment options.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key reported just .28 violent crimes per 1,000 citizens in 2012.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 22, 2014
Longboat Key makes list of Florida's safest places

The town is the 10th safest city in Florida, according to Safe Choice Security's "20 Safest Cities in Florida."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Years after closing its iconic Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened in 2013 on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 11, 2015
Blow to Bob's Boathouse in noise ordinance battle

Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County's noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob's Boathouse owner Tom Lefevre's motion to dismiss the county's case against the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For SMH, context matters
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 1, 2023
For SMH, context matters

All things considered, in the fog of the crisis, Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s handling of COVID was exemplary — except in one area.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 23, 2019
Riverview High School graduates 'say one last thank you'

The ceremony will filled with speeches from students thanking friends, family and teachers for their support.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 15809 Clearlake Ave., sold for $1.98 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,726 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2020
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.98 million for Lakewood Ranch area

Residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area for Nov. 2-6.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Teresa Mast, Anisley Mena and Vanessa Baugh showed up at Hot Havana Nights to support Meals on Wheels PLUS.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2019
Humanitarianism in Lakewood Ranch comes in many forms

Columnist jay heater says humanitarianism in Lakewood Ranch comes in many forms,

  • East County
  • News
Cheryl McGrew, who has retired as the principal of McNeal Elementary School, was integral to starting STEM labs in elementary schools throughout the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 7, 2022
McNeal Elementary principal retires after 34 years in education

River Club's Cheryl McGrew has enjoyed seeing her visions for education become reality for students in the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Grace Riker visits her mother Ann every
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 31, 2022
Sarasota resident celebrates 108th birthday

Grace Riker and her 108-year-old mom, Ann Fischbeck, have a special relationship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A concept rendering included with the application material shows the proposed facade of the hotel along Fourth Street and Lemon Avenue. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2020
Planning Board overrules staff on Rosemary sidewalk plans

Although city planners recommended against it, the Planning Board authorized a curb cut on Fourth Street to accommodate a two-lane parking entrance for a forthcoming hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A threatened species, mostly due to habitat loss, direct human-caused mortality, such as shootings and car collisions, are also be a factor in the decline of the crested caracara. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • September 15, 2021
Bird of the week: Crested caracara

Native to Florida, the caracara lives on the state's disappearing dry prairie land.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Country Club at Lakewood Ranch home at 7003 Portmarnock Place sold for $1,085,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,539 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 1, 2020
Concession home in Lakewood Ranch area tops local sales at $1,505,000

Residential real estate transactions for Lakewood Ranch area Oct. 19-23

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Decomposing seaweed along beaches can play a role in the increased level of bacteria leading to no-swim advisories. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2022
Bacteria prompting no-swim advisories likely from multiple sources

When bacteria levels reach unsafe levels, beach advisories go up. But that bacteria can be indicative of several situations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The sale of 1452 Hillview Drive closed on Wednesday for $13.25 million in a deal negotiated by Kim Ogilvie of Michael Saunders & Company.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 11, 2021
Harbor Acres home sells for $13.25 million, moving into top spot for 2021

Property on Hillview Drive sells before reaching listing phase.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Monessa Salley lifts Jessica Obiedzinski as part of a duet in the upcoming Sarasota Contemporary Dance collaboration with enSRQ.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 28, 2022
SCD, enSRQ find eclectic music to dance to

One group makes its mission playing interesting music. And the other finds fulfillment in contemporary dance. So it's only fitting that they work together.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 18, 2018
Longboat Harbour revels in St. Patrick's Day fun

About 120 residents gathered for evening of live music, dinner and dancing March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2022
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary of Myakka comes to the rescue

Dave and Lisa Burns of Myakka City provide love to dumped animals through their animal sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
Chuck Palmeri received a Silver Star medal for his time fighting in World War II.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 4, 2021
Memories of service remain strong for World War II Silver Star recipient

Chuck Palmeri reflects on his time in the war on the eve of V-E day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2011
Subcommittee moves forward with statements, values

The Planning & Zoning Vision Subcommittee agreed to forward its drafts to the Longboat Key Town Commission for further discussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 17, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: 'Adventures in Plymptoons' Director Interview

Sarasota Film Festival: 'Adventures in Plymptoons' Director Interview

  • Arts + Culture
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