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Sarasota County Sustainability Program Supervisor Sara Kane speaks during the opening portion of a sustainable living workshop Friday morning at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 5, 2020
Longboat-hosted workshop provides strategies for green living

The class, which addresses topics from red tide to LED light bulbs, will be taught once more Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom and Holly McAndrew gather with their children Thomas, 11, Merritt, 2, two foster children, center, Owen, 9, and Scarlette, 3. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2015
Always enough love

A homemade welcome mat leading into the McAndrew home reads, “Welcome to our loud, crazy, fun, happy home.” With six children under one roof, the noise begins at 6:30 a.m. It doesn’t stop until nearly 9 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 6

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice at locations such as The RIngling, McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota Orchestra's Holley Hall, Westcoast Black Theatre a

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kevin Cooper, Ernest F. DuBose II, Terrill Salem, John Annis, Steve Seidensticker and Commissioner Willie Shaw participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of Miss Susie's Newtown Kitchen.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 20, 2018
Groundbreaking for Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen marks a new day for neighborhood

The restaurant is a community-based project that will provide hospitality training and jobs to the Newtown neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The playground, installed in December, was created for children ages two to 12.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 18, 2014
Joan M. Durante Park installs new playground

The playground is made from post-consumer recycled materials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although the City Commission planned to move Unconditional Surrender into storage during construction of a nearby roundabout, the city's Public Art Committee is recommending a permanent relocation off the bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
Art committee recommends moving Unconditional Surrender

As city leaders consider the long-term future of the bayfront artwork, there’s a push to move the sculpture to the Sahib Shriners property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Town Commission
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 26, 2018
Take solace in LBK tax rates

Longboat Key is managing it well thanks to a strong economy, governments are taking in more revenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.03.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Police detectives begin investigating a homicide that occurred on New Year's Day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 3, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Police arrest homicide suspect

Sarasota Police arrested 35-year-old Jorge Macias at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, after which he admitted to stabbing Johnny Luna multiple times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aiva Rispoli collects Easter eggs.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Face Autism Easter Egg Hunt

Face Autism held an Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 23 at Ashton Elementary School to give autistic children a chance to play and explore. Approximately 50 children attended the Easter egg hunt with their parents and siblings. 'They should have the sane opportunities as typical children,' said Director Colleen Buccieri. Children played games, blew bubbles, got their faces painted and filled their buckets with dozens of Easter eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Central Island proposal calls for 185,000 cubic yards across more than 15,000 feet between Longboat Harbour Towers and Sunset Beach.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2019
Longboat digs into granular details of beach plan costs

Sources of sand play a key role in determining how much to ask from voters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff and Eric Garwood | Staff Writer and Managing Editor |
  • April 19, 2018
Woman's death in Longboat Key sauna ruled a suicide

Longboat police say medical examiner's report is supported by police investigation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy’s Sean Kirshe says he’s eager to play college football and to further his education.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
Kicker signs with Statesmen

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Sean Kirshe, who plays both soccer and football, signed a national letter of intent to play football for Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers dig into a turtle nest on July 10.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 10, 2018
Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts first public nest excavation

Following the excavation, three hatchlings crawled to the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2009
Former football coach may face charges

Florida Highway Patrol investigators found enough evidence to charge former Braden River coach Josh Hunter with DUI manslaughter. The case is now at the State Attorney's Office for review.

  • East County
  • News
The Walmart Supercenter, approved by the Sarasota Planning Board, would replace an empty Publix and mostly-shuttered storefronts at the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 22, 2013
Web Year in Review: January 2013, Walmart appeal scheduled for Feb. 19

The store's classification is at the forefront of the debate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Screenshot of suspects installing a skimming device in a pump at the Longboat Key Mobile station.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 13, 2017
Longboat works to counter gas station skimmer schemes

Data-stealing device found planted on a pump at the island’s only gas station is indicative of a larger cybercrime scam, police say. Longboat Key residents are particularly vulnerable to such attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A World Rowing spokesman said more than 8,000 fans packed Nathan Benderson Park on Sunday for the final day of the world championships.   File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2017
Rowing facility shows its mettle

Indicators suggest 2017 World Rowing Championships generated $18.65 million in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
"I'm an evangelist for opera, so I would like to see Sarasota Opera further that mission and to really expand it," Richard Russell says. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 26, 2012
Familiar Role: Richard Russell

After a two-year hiatus, Richard Russell will return to Sarasota to helm the Sarasota Opera, for which he served as an apprentice artist more than 20 years ago.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2010
Keys seek to define 'private beach'

With the county preparing again to discuss public access to beaches, residents of Siesta Key and Casey Key want to ensure they retain private-property rights.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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