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Fire Chief Paul Dezzi leads a group of Sarasota Emergency Operations Bureau Personnel during their tour of Longboat Key. Photos by Sten Spinella.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota dispatchers familiarize themselves with Longboat Key

Longboat emergency services leaders led a tour of the island for willing Sarasota Emergency Operations Bureau personnel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Costco Wholesale opens for business in Bradenton

Costco Wholesale opens for business in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
The proposed site for the Knox Medical facility is in an old pool supplies store located at 2864 Clark Road.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota leaders question safety, future of medical marijuana dispensaries

As another proposal works its way through the County Commission, commissioners question the future effects of dispensaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Access is restricted to a building and a parking garage near the hospital campus on Arlington Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 21, 2019
Street reopens near hospital after gas leak

Arlington Street was closed between U.S. 41 and Osprey Avenue while authorities responded to the gas leak.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 21, 2019
Teen Court hosts first Sip 'n' Share

Teen Court held its networking event at the downtown Sabal Palm Bank Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vishal Kakkad is starting the Premier Flag Football League, an NFL FLAG Football partner, in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2019
NFL Flag Football-affiliated league coming to Lakewood Ranch

The new league will play its games at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
Swimmer Dimiter Zafirov should be a state medal contender for Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2019
Not all top East County athletes wear a helmet

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Rachel Jarrett and Hallie Monserez, returning members of the Cardinal Mooney cross country team, run side by side. Photo courtesy Pam Landers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota's non-football high school sports preview

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Many components on the larger multislide playground structure at Greenbrook Adventure Park are rusted or corroded. Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 will spend about $15,000 on repairs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Lakewood Ranch CDD plans playground repairs

Lakewood Ranch CDD makes repairs to playground at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 21, 2019
Let there be (colorful) light

Ringling Causeway in line for fancy, colorful illumination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Don O'Leary chats with East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst after finishing his last meeting. Whitehurst said O'Leary will challenge you to get something done if he feels it is=s important.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Fire still burns for Lakewood Ranch resident

Lakewood Ranch fire service champion retires

  • East County
  • News
Aaron Ruben, vice president of development for CASTO Southeast Realty Services, said the company tried to be considerate of residential neighbors in its design of the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Summerhouse project on horizon in Lakewood Ranch

Commercial, apartments in future for S.R. 64 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Driver cited for not having a license — for more than a decade

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Palmetto 18-month-old Ryan Damico is a future artist in the making.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Little folks' strokes in Lakewood Ranch

Let's Create Art lets little artists explore their creative sides in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bradenton Area Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione says the improvements will improve branding and the customer's experience.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Manatee County plans Premier improvements in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County considers improvements at Premier Sports Campus to improve customer experience, attract collegiate play.

  • East County
  • News
Rep. Tommy Gregory is hosting a series of Town Hall meetings in East County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Dangerous roadways top representative's town topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

Dangerous roadways, outdoor Florida, top town hall meeting topics in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

  • East County
  • News
InkaWasi owners Jimmy Arias, his wife Reina Kozlowski and their son Kleyver Zamora are excited to bring the flavors of Peru to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, which already has other international cuisines available.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
New restaurant spices up Main Street Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street adds Peruvian flavors to food lineup with opening of InkaWasi.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A water clarifier is used as part of the water treatment process. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2019
Growth puts strain on Manatee County utilities

Manatee County utilities system plans improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Retired Air Force Major Lee Waters once used to "babysit" nuclear missiles.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 21, 2019
Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

Bradenton retired Air Force pilot brings military stories to life

  • East County
  • News
Anna Shelby Dees.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Anna Shelby Dees

Lakewood Ranch High volleyball senior Anna Shelby Dees talks her commitment to volleyball and watching Jeopardy!

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 21, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: You're coming with us

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Performers with the Circus Arts Conservatory perform aerial Lyra. File Photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 20, 2019
Sarasota High and Circus Arts Conservatory partner for magnet program

The program allows up to 50 students from around Sarasota County to take classes in the circus arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
K-9 department dog Ron, and his handler, Jerod Wolfe , prepare to get onto the helicopter for transport during a training exercise Aug. 20.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office conducts K-9, aviation training in Bradenton

Manatee County Sheriff conducts K-9, aviation training in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 20, 2019
Sarasota law enforcement hands out more than 100 school zone tickets

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Sarasota Police Department gave out a total of 149 citations in the first week back to school.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cecil is being monitored by Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 20, 2019
Sea turtle gets a name

Cecil was given her name through a Mote Marine Laboratory contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A least tern chick on Lido Key. Photo by Kylie Wilson.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 20, 2019
Shorebird season wraps up

Longboat nests were more productive than in previous seasons, expert says.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City staff identified nearly $300 million in utility infrastructure improvements during a recent master planning process.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 19, 2019
Sarasota leaders approve utility rate increases

The Sarasota City Commission authorized a decade of higher water and sewer fees. The board also approved new Rosemary District zoning and the closure of a portion of School Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 19, 2019
What's up underground?

New website for the project

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Fern poses for a photo with his K-9, Eros, and Sheriff Tom Knight on his last day of duty in 2018. Photo Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 19, 2019
Retired deputy files for Sarasota County Sheriff candidacy

Paul Fern retired from the Sarasota County Sheriff's office in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home opener will be held Feb. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium against the Boston Red Sox. Photo courtesy Baltimore Orioles.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 19, 2019
Orioles release 2020 spring training schedule

The home opener will be held Feb. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium against the Boston Red Sox.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Among the facets of local police work on the agenda for the Sarasota PD's Citizens Academy: the marine unit.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2019
Sarasota PD looks for Citizens Academy applicants

Behind the scenes look at police work kicks off in September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 10 Sarasota County libraries will resume normal business hours on Aug. 24.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 19, 2019
Sarasota County libraries will close for training on Friday

The 10 library staffs will undergo a full-day training session.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 19, 2019
Longboat Key's Serenissima back on the market after temporary absence

At its current listing price, the mansion would be the largest such sale in the history of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 19, 2019
Longboat's Christ Church fish fry feeds friends

Members of the congregation came together to socialize and eat

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town tweeted a photo of the dog.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 19, 2019
Runaway Ruben

Lost dog found his way home

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 18, 2019
Temple Emanu-el holds Welcome Back Shabbat

The temple held its annual event to welcome families back after summer vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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