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Country Club Shores resident Christopher Sachs was pleased the canal between Yardarm Lane and Bowsprit Lane was mostly clear by the time he returned home. Sachs is pictured here on July 22.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 25, 2021
Longboat Key residents cope with red tide effects

While the dead fish accumulation has subsided, residents hope red tide conditions aren't as severe as 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Sailor signs with the Falcons; Fleet Feet Sports hires a fit specialist; Extra Innings plans indoor summer camps; Totally Tennis to hold summer fundraiser

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2009
Coalition disputes project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorney Michael Furen said the Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million project is 'not about the economic needs of the community ... '

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fireworks will start at 9 .m. Dec. 31. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2019
UTC rings in New Year with special celebration in Sarasota

Fireworks and other family-friendly festivities are planned for New Year's Eve.

  • East County
  • News
Town commissioners will likely take a walking tour  of the open-air venue site soon.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 7, 2019
Longboat looks ahead, with or without Ringling

Plans shape up for outdoor venue, but some commissioners want to mend fences, reset Art Center project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lisa Fulk of Sunshine Canning sells goods at The Market at Lakewood Ranch. The Market will return in November. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 11, 2020
The Market at Lakewood Ranch will open in November

About 40 vendors will be selling goods at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's parking lot.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Historical Society needs to raise $450,000 to purchase the property at 521 Broadway St.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Historical Society one step closer to permanent headquarters

Historical Society President Michael Drake met with town officials to discuss plans for permanent headquarters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jennifer Brigham had time to donate platelets, which takes about two hours. She came on opening day of the new facility.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Blood bank opens new facility in Lakewood Ranch

SunCoast Blood Centers hopes to double its donor base in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Key Chorale Staff |
  • October 1, 2020
Key Chorale has found ways to bring us together

Key Chorale has found ways to bring us together

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Human rights activist Bassam Eid was interviewed by Lakewood Ranch graduate Jared Dipsiner after his presentation at the University of Central Florida.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch graduate educates public with website

Jared Dipsiner's passion for Middle East news turns into journalistic endeavor

  • East County
  • News
Ringling students Kitt Kippenverger, Charlotte Yiu and Chloe Piedmont
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 2, 2020
Downtown Sarasota gets eclectic at Le Marche Bohemian

The open-air market took place on Feb. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Team Gaffinators' Evan Wilson breezed past.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Turkey Bowl filled with ODA spirit

The soccer and football fields at The Out-of-Door Academy clucked with excitement Nov. 20, as students chased, high-fived and blocked each other in friendly flag-football competitions, as ODA hosted its annual Turkey Bowl competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 23, 2009
Smart shopping

Real-estate bargains are available even on Longboat Key. And real-estate officials say that buyers are getting smart, asking about more than price and location.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime has used outdoor markets, rum tastings, food trucks and more to attract visitors. Now, businesses are discussing strategies to do the same across the Limelight District. Photo courtesy Kim Livengood.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2020
City plans Limelight District zoning changes

Officials are working with businesses on a proposal to permit more commercial activity on industrial-zoned property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jacob Howard, a LECOM student, explains some x-rays to high school participants.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 11, 2015
Local students explore medicine with LECOM's Medical Science Academy

Lake Erie College of Medicine Bradenton's two-week program exposes almost-graduates to medical opportunities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Donna Sharp Blaney and Suzy Brenner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 9, 2021
Paradise Center plans for socially distanced gala

The center will host a silent auction in its rec room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 22, 2020
Member of Temple Beth Israel tests positive for COVID-19

The member has been admitted to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The traffic monitoring device can be moved to any on town-owned pole on the island.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat police purchase traffic monitoring device

The department hopes the technology, which measures the number of vehicles and the speed they travel, will help focus enforcement efforts

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shane Neumann stretches out the left arm and shoulder of Braden River High sophomore wrestler Chris Bay.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2019
Stretching (toward) the truth

Local trainer wants to help kids maximize their body's potential.

  • Health
Stacey Rhoads, a bartender at Blue Rooster, said she’s gotten lots of surprised reactions from tourists who want to order a mimosa or bloody Mary with Sunday brunch — only to find out they can’t before noon.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2014
Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban

On Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance amending the County Code to allow alcohol sales before noon on Sundays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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