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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2013
Consultant needed to map Longboat Key's future

The town seeks a consultant to review the Key's codes and Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheyenne Stubbs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Stubbs

The Braden River girls basketball freshman talks creating shots and the Los Angeles Lakers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Desiree Brown and Mia Pompey. Photo courtesy of Brown.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 27, 2019
A place to call home in Manatee County

Local foster parents make the difference in the lives of children through the safe children coalition in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
The opening of the walkway roofing makes the property’s canal front location visible.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
North-end properties refreshed

Whitney Beach Plaza and the vacant Longbeach Chevron station have both received noticeable facelifts in recent weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 17, 2022
Digital Photography Club members capture the world frame by frame

The art of photography is still worth mastering. And the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club can help you do just that.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
County is uber excited about new program

Sarasota County has told its transportation services program to scat as it becomes the first municipality to partner with a trendy transportation service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The NBP Dragons Senior B Mixed team (men and women) won the 500 meters Short Boat Division to earn a gold medal. The gold was determined by aggregate time in three heat races. Photo courtesy Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2022
Benderson Park dragon boat paddlers soar in Sarasota

Six gold medals earned by the hosts during IDBF Club Crew World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
Ohana is one of the highest-priced listed homes on the market in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation has signaled an interest in shifting the design of Fruitville Road from an almost-exclusive emphasis on cars to one that more effectively serves cyclists, pedestrians and transit users.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2020
State examines future of Fruitville Road corridor

The state is emphasizing safety and multimodal transportation as it considers changes to a road that stretches from the interstate to downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 7, 2021
Longboat Library hosts first book sale of 2021

The library welcomed borrowers back after nearly a year with its doors closed due to the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Along with his siblings, Tommy Klauber began working at The Colony when he was 15.  Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
Klauber’s ex-employees carry on his legacy of service

The Colony developer impacted many local restaurateurs, tennis pros as their manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Town Square |
  • February 2, 2023
It Takes a Village: Town Square's Unique Approach to Senior Care

Picture a 1950s-style town, filled with vintage memorabilia, midcentury storefronts and even a 1956 Pontiac. That’s what you’ll find when you step into Town Square University Parkway.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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The South Gate Community Center was designed in 1956 by architect Victor Lundy. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 29, 2021
South Gate Community Center will stay in residents' control

Voters say Sarasota County's offer was too low for the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Cannon is hands-on with every aspect of the building process, such as these barn doors.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch builder John Cannon a master of tree forts to mansions

Lakewood Ranch builder John Cannon a master of tree forts to mansions

  • East County
  • Opinion
Juan Gil performed in Ricardo Graziano's "Valsinhas." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • May 8, 2013
Dance Review: 'Theatre of Dreams'

"Theatre of Dreams" is always one of this critic's favorite shows of the Sarasota Ballet season. The Sarasota Ballet's own dancers get to choreograph and produce their own pieces starring their colleagues.

  • Arts + Culture
At St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, new Easter lilies were planted.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat Key faith communities uphold traditions

The churches and temple on Longboat Key have their own unique traditions to celebrate their holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Executive Director Suzy Brenner said progress on converting the Northern Trust building into a medical and wellness center are proceeding well.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
Longboat Key's Paradise Center plans moving ahead

Engineering plans for former Northern Trust building's new use are underway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2015
Q&A: Chris and Ethna Lynch

Chris and Ethna Lynch explain how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day like an Irish lad or lass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrew BoisD’Enghien committed to Air Force five days after his unofficial visit on June 20. Photo courtesy Andrew BoisD’Enghien.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2019
Braden River defensive end goes into the wild, blue yonder

Braden River High defensive end Andrew BoisD’Enghien's work ethic allows him to land at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
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