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Ian Desmond hit 181 home runs in his Major League career.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 19, 2025
Former Major Leaguer relishes high school coaching gig

Ian Desmond brings an All-Star resume to his new job as Lakewood Ranch High School’s baseball coach. The father of five also brings some core values to the gig, like work ethic and a family-first ethos.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cannons Marina is at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key. The 70-plus year-old business started as a fish camp in the late 40s opened by Ernie Cannon.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 26, 2025
Cannons Marina changes hands

Port-Charlotte-based Ingman Marine is acquiring the 70-plus-year-old Longboat Key marina.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
An updated rendering of the Broadway Roundabout from the May 1 public discussion.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 9, 2025
Future Broadway roundabout approved by Town Commission

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved two resolutions that fund utility relocation work and assigns maintenance responsibilities for the FDOT-run project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joseph McGlennon's 2021 photo "Pollen 1" is part of "The High Life" exhibition at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 4-10

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"Cosi fan tutte" runs at Sarasota Opera from Oct. 31 through Nov. 15.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 29, 2025
Sarasota Opera revives a fall tradition with 'Così fan tutte'

The production of Mozart's playful look at infidelity ends a hiatus of two years for full-blown fall shows.

  • Arts + Culture
River Club's Douglas Whitney, an architect for 43 years, always has loved drawing by hand. He is the only one in WBRC's Lakewood Ranch office to still have a drafting table.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2025
Noted architect leaves his mark on Lakewood Ranch

Doug Whitney, who died Aug. 11, blazed a trail for WBRC architecture in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Staff at the newly opened Spartina 449 on St. Armands Circle celebrate the opening of the clothing boutique this month. The brand blends flowery linens and leather goods.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 22, 2025
South Carolina-inspired boutique comes to St. Armands

Spartina 449 hopes to help the rebuilding process of St. Armands Circle with the opening of its newest clothing shop.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
A partially destroyed home in the Twin Shores community on Longboat Key after Hurricane Milton.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 12, 2025
Free permits for Longboat storm damage likely to extend

Going against staff recommendation, town commissioners said they plan to introduce a resolution that will keep the permit fee waiver for hurricane-related repairs through December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's Ariana Swayka, 4 and Alexia Swayka, 6 are in the full holiday spirit with their Halloween themed shirts and face paint.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 11, 2025
Hunsader Farms kicks off 34th annual Pumpkin Festival

In case you missed it, the festival continues every Saturday and Sunday in October.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Allen Clark (left), Edouard Chaput (center) and Cameron Yates (right) line up in the backfield. The three featured prominently in Out-of-Door Academy football's commanding win over Faith Christian in Week 8.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 6, 2025
Out-of-Door Academy football rolls forward with multiple offensive threats

The Lakewood Ranch high school has pummeled its opposition en route to a 6-1 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rowdy maintenance workers prompt calls to Longboat police
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 21, 2025
Rowdy maintenance workers prompt calls to Longboat police

A mysterious blinking light in the Gulf, rowdy maintenance workers and a suspected lemon thief are some of the calls from this week's Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Tingley Library on Bradenton Beach may be used as a short-term solution for the lack of community meeting space on the north end of Longboat Key, according to county commissioner Tal Siddique.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 5, 2025
North-end Longboat community center remains in the works

As property deals have fallen through, Manatee County has begun to look at short-term solutions off the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nathan Patel
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 24, 2025
Local Boy Scout rescues couple in Thailand

Nathan Patel, 12, tossed a ring buoy to rescue a couple who were struggling in the water, during a summer vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Setter Layla Larrick is one of a few key returners who expect Cardinal Mooney volleyball to make another run deep into the postseason.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 13, 2025
Cardinal Mooney volleyball sets sights on state tournament

A young and deep Cougars team believes it has the players to make a run at a title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A seaside table set with Siesta Summer's signature style — effortless elegance with a touch of coastal whimsy.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 30, 2025
Enjoy a quintessential Florida al fresco experience with tips from top planners

Creating the perfect picnic isn’t rocket science. But it is an art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Devin Mignery stands on the field during Cardinal Mooney football's pregame warm-ups. The senior quarterback is headed to Stanford next fall, but has yet to start in 2025.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 24, 2025
Devin Mignery, amid injuries, commits to Stanford football

The Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback has pushed onward despite multiple setbacks

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Signs on Longboat Key's public beaches caution swimmers about the dangers of rip tides.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 1, 2025
How to spot and escape Gulf rip currents

On beaches with no lifeguards, like Longboat Key, knowing what to look for and how to escape a rip current might just save a life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering by Humphreys & Partners Architects of Fruitville Gateway.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 30, 2025
More downtown Sarasota apartments advance toward approval

Three projects totaling 435 units, 48 priced affordable and attainable, receive partial signoff from the city's Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vito Sgroi poses for a photo before a Sept. 30 practice at Selby Aquatic Center. The senior for Riverview boys' swimming & diving is one of the program's most recent Division I talents.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 1, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Vito Sgroi

The senior for Riverview boys' swimming & diving committed to Arizona last month

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Charlie Kirk, left, and Chris Pavlovski share the stage at a Turning Point USA event. Pavloski, chairman and CEO of the video platform Rumble, said Kirk was an early investor in Rumble and played a large part in bringing Rumble's headquarters to Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 10, 2025
Portion of Fruitville Road could honor Charlie Kirk

Sarasota County commissioners vote to seek state designation as a memorial highway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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