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Ian Swaby
June 10, 2022

Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch begins expansion

The new construction project will introduce a 2,274-square-foot events hall.

East County
News

Liz Ramos
June 9, 2022

Bearadise Ranch hosts first Kamp Kodiak in Myakka City

Children learn about bears and participate in activities including sack races, karaoke and arts and crafts.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 9, 2022

East County weather page photo: June 9

Bruce Silverman took this photo of a pineapple plant in Rosedale in East County.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 9, 2022

Sarasota weather page photo: June 9

William Trautman captured this juvenile night heron exploring on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 9, 2022

Longboat Key weather page photo: June 9

Jenelle Alber captured this white ibis walking in the waves along Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
June 9, 2022

Lido Beach cleaned up for World Oceans Day

The Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota organizes the cleanup, at which 150 pounds of litter was collected in one hour.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
June 9, 2022

EDC will keep its reduced county funding — for now

The County Commission voted 3-2 to continue funding the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County through 2022-23.

Sarasota
News

George Rauch
June 9, 2022

Market Watch: Best of times, worst of times

More than a Dickens novel, it's our economic situation these days.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Harry Sayer
June 9, 2022

Sarasota chess players, mayor included, compete against Israel chess team

Sister Cities Association of Sarasota and the Manasota Chess Center partnered for a friendly game against a chess team in Tel Mond, Israel.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
June 9, 2022

Tag along with the sea turtle patrol

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts turtle walks every Saturday in June and July.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Spencer Fordin
June 9, 2022

Longboat Key seeks path around troublesome seawalls

Pedestrian access to the beach has been compromised in areas of Longboat Key, and there doesn't seem to be a simple solution.

Longboat Key
News

Adam Hughes
June 9, 2022

Casey Key home tops weekly sales at $4.2 million

A Casey Key home topped this week's sales at $4.2 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Ian Swaby
June 9, 2022

Manatee County names deputy administrator

Recent hire Courtney De Pol adds to her Manatee County responsibilities with the new title.

East County
News

Jay Heater
June 9, 2022

Racking our brains to deliver the paper in Lakewood Ranch area

The East County Observer seeks more outlets, and better online service to make the newspaper available.

East County
Opinion

Ryan Kohn
June 9, 2022

Sarasota sailor a 'Rising Star' in the sport

Sarasota Youth Sailing's Kaitlyn Liebel has received two prestigious awards for her success on and off the water.

Sarasota
Sports

Ryan Kohn
June 8, 2022

Prose and Kohn: The summer sports calendar rows along

A look at three pieces of news involving area athletes this week, including a championship rowing event, college offers for football players and a television debut.

Sarasota
Sports

Matt Walsh
June 8, 2022

Two steps forward, one step back

None of the combatants in the trenches of Florida’s property insurance crisis is celebrating the results of the special legislative session.

Sarasota
Opinion

Harry Sayer
June 8, 2022

Ringling Bridge lights up for Pride Month

The bridge sported rainbow colors for the first week of June.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
June 8, 2022

Sarasota property tax values to increase by nearly 17% over 2021

A projected increase in Sarasota property values of $2.1 billion over 2021 means the city might have an extra $5 million to work with during budget season.