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The St. Armands Business Improvement District is seeking city support and permitting of a holiday season festival in the park at St. Armands Circle. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 21, 2022
St. Armands leaders in opposition over winter festival request

The Business Improvement District chair asked the city to consider support of a holiday festival in St. Armands Circle. The Merchants Association head charges violation of protocols.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Birds feast after a fish kill-off in the backyard of Lakewood Ranch's Mark Engel. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 21, 2022
Dead fish are increasing in ponds around Lakewood Ranch

Heat and frequent storms are contributing causes of stinky fish kills in the Lakewood Ranch area, a University of Florida researcher says.

  • East County
  • News
Rainwater layers the forest floor in Conservatory Park in the University Park area. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 21, 2022
County committee to recommend land for acquisition, conservation

The Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee plans to have recommendations for land purchases to the County Commission by November.

  • East County
  • News
Premier Park's facilities are set for an upgrade in the county's Capital Improvement Plan. Some will be accelerated as a result of commissioners borrowing money. (FIle photo)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 20, 2022
Manatee County borrows money to move up infrastructure projects

The County Commission will borrow $232 million to accelerate 19 infrastructure projects, including nine in East County, with the $1.2 billion Capital Improvement Plan.

  • East County
  • News
Tactical Services Group currently provides the guards for kiosks, including this one at Lakewood Ranch Country Club. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch seeks new security provider

Staff members of the Inter-District Authority have received complaints about the in-person security at neighborhood gates and at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Andy Weidenbach helped run unofficial practices for the Detroit Red Wings for seven years. Weidenbach said youth talent in Florida is comparable to talent in Michigan, but with less depth. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch resident earned coaching wings in Michigan ice hockey

Andy Weidenbach says new rinks are the key to producing more hockey talent in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tommy Gregory, Roberts Dameus, Derek Reich and Fiona McFarland field questions from moderator Morgan Bentley. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 20, 2022
Florida House candidates discuss state budget, education, constitutional carry

General election candidates for Florida House of Representatives seats 72 and 73 field questions on issues from SRQ Tiger Bay Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • September 20, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 22-28

Key Chorale heralds the changing of the seasons, highlighting a week full of theater, live music and dance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Flooding in Buttonwood Harbor and other neighborhoods has come under town scrutiny. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2022
Longboat plans flooding projects with final ARPA funding

The final $1.8 million given to the town will go toward floodwater projects in Buttonwood and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Del Webb home at 7105 Gradford Court sold for $1,375,000. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,639 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 20, 2022
Del Webb home tops sales at $1.38 million

A Del Webb home on Gradford Court tops the week's sales at $1.38 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lola Johnson dances with the Braden River Dance Company during the second ensemble performance. The dance company danced to a remix version of "Into the Unknown." (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch schools receive funding for visual, performing arts

The 1-mill property tax referendum is providing $2.5 million for visual and performing arts programs, offering more opportunities for students.

  • East County
  • Schools
The roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street is intended to improve safety at the intersection. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2022
Town enters agreement for GMD roundabout, initially approves budget

The design, permitting and construction documents of the roundabout at Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive are expected to be complete in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 19, 2022
Lobsters dazzle at the latest Claws for a Cause event

The women of the Longboat Island Chapel wore bedazzled lobster earrings and red felt hats to raise awareness for their charitable outreach program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marlon Brown
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 19, 2022
Commission confirms confidence in city manager following meeting debate

City Manager Marlon Brown requested a vote of confidence following back and forth among commissioners about additions to the meeting agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration Veronica Thames in the new Sarasota Philanthropy Center on State Street. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 19, 2022
Gulf Coast Community Foundation opens Sarasota Philanthropy Center

The State Street location offers space for nonprofits and donors to gather.

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