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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 10, 2019
Sarasota School Board approves land purchases in Lakewood Ranch and along Clark Road

The combined purchases would not exceed $14 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A sign advertising Longboat Library's holiday book sale sits outside the library.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 10, 2019
Longboat Library to hold book sale for the holidays

From cookbooks to novels and CDs to DVDs, Longboat Library will be selling array of gift possibilities Thursday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Miguel Pelayo, a Florida Cancer Specialists oncologist, cuts the ribbon to open the $16 million Lakewood Ranch Cancer Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 10, 2019
Florida Cancer Specialists cut ribbon on dynamic facility in Lakewood Ranch

Florida Cancer Specialists open $16 million facility in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Lieutenant Bryan Carr watches over two boys as they practice CPR on a dummy. (Courtesy of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 10, 2019
Longboat Fire Department offers free CPR, AED training to public

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department has provided the training for about 2,000 people over the past few years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elliott Falcione said Premier Sports Campus could pursue a naming rights deal for its stadium in the future.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2019
Willis Smith lands contract to build a library in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch contractor awarded Manatee County library contract

  • East County
  • News
Carl and Mary Ruth Meyers.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 9, 2019
Happy Birthday, Carl

Carl Meyers celebrated 90 years amongst family and friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 9, 2019
Bells and Brass rings in the holiday season

The concert took listeners through the Christmas story via music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Be a Santa to a Senior runs through Dec. 15.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 9, 2019
Organization ups Christmas spirit with senior program

Home Instead Senior Care will hold "Be a Santa to a Senior" program through Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 8, 2019
Blessing of the Fleet brings Bird Key Yacht Club members together

The event lit up Sarasota Bay behind the Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Meals on Wheels PLUS volunteer Julianne Niebour, Meals on Wheels PLUS President and CEO Maribeth Phillips, Elks Secretary Brett Davis and Meals on Wheels PLUS Vice President Judi Bjork
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Elks Club hosts Community Shoebox Drive

Meals on Wheels PLUS will hold its Shoebox Drive Sunday to benefit homebound seniors in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 8, 2019
Mermaids make a splash at the Bazaar

The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime held a mermaid festival on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 8, 2019
Sarasota says 'Mele Kalikimaka' with annual holiday parade

Thousands of Sarasota residents packed Main Street for a "Holidays by the Sea" themed holiday parade on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2019
Holiday boats linger down Braden River

Annual boat parade makes landing at iconic Linger Lodge in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 7, 2019
Kiwanis Lawn Party brings community together for good food and a good cause

The much-anticipated Lawn Party featured culinary icons from the Sarasota and Longboat Key area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 7, 2019
Sheriff's Office welcomes community to open house

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office held its second annual open house on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 7, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets merry and bright with Holiday Night of Lights

The Circle celebrates with evening of fun

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Kyler Hollingshead sleds down a ramp covered in real snow.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 6, 2019
Sleigh bells ring at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts annual Sledding with Santa event.

  • East County
  • News
Roger Pettingell
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 6, 2019
Pettingell delivers on pie deal

Longboat Key Realtor keeps annual tradition going.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Board President Al Wolfson and Executive Director Dari Oglesby join other officials and board members in a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 6. Construction is expected to last about one year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2019
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
Santa Claus plugs in the Christmas tree.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 6, 2019
Five Points Park lights up for the holidays

Sarasota opens holiday season with a tree lighting in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium staff with Longboat Key Turtle Watch members.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 6, 2019
Longboat Key Turtle Watch donates to Mote

The Turtle Watch has donated over $80,000 to the aquarium over the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 5, 2019
Braden River Middle School hosts its Snowcoming Dance in Bradenton

Snow much fun at Braden River Middle School dance

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 5, 2019
Longboat Key tennis community competes in USTA tournament

The Cat II tournament features high-caliber players from around the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 5, 2019
Hope Seeds plants good future at Christ Church

The organization packs seeds to send all over the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 5, 2019
Preschoolers visit UTC winter wonderland

Community Day School preschoolers took a field trip to Mall at University Town Center on Dec. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city has posted leaflets about the Saturday parking restrictions along Main Street.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2019
Parking restrictions, street closures set for Sarasota parade

Main Street, side streets begin to be affected on Saturday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tranda Pestrak builds a sandcastle with her kids Levi, 4, and Selah, 2, the day after Thanksgiving.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 5, 2019
Buying the beach instead

For some the day after Thanksgiving means sales, but for others it means sun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Glossie Atkins is the mother of former Mayor Fredd Atkins
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 5, 2019
Happy 102nd birthday, Glossie

Glossie Atkins celebrates 102 years of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Investment banker Marc Schaefer has helped the YMCA with its finances.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota YMCA loses partner, won't bring Silver Sneakers back

Project Stoked backed out as a partner, and YMCA leaders couldn't reach negotiations to bring back the Silver Sneakers program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: December 5

Sarasota weather page photo: December 5

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 5

Pamela Williams captured this anhinga soaking up the morning sun in Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 5

Anna Passalaqua captured the sunset poking through a rain storm off Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Annie Arguello looks at some of SCAT's most popular routes.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 5, 2019
SCAT officials seek public feedback before presenting to commissioners

The Sarasota County Area Transit will soon undergo a network redesign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota Schools consider land purchases east of I-75

Due to growth, the school district is considering land purchases in Lakewood Ranch and near Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney sophomore Jenna Santiago shoots on net against ODA.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Creative cats

The Cougars get creative on the pitch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview freshman Mia Ortlieb races past a Sarasota High defender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 5, 2019
Riverview girls soccer team is young, energetic and full of potential

The Rams are off to a hot start in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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