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Some meters will also be installed on Palm Avenue and on Ringling Boulevard near the county judicial district.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota hires staff ahead of paid parking expansion

The city is getting ready for the implementation of paid parking downtown, set to take place this summer.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.25.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Girls who give in Lakewood Ranch

Lake Club Women's Giving Circle donates $7,000 to charity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dick Vitale.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases additional info on Courage Award recipients

The event will give recognition to ESPN's Holly Rowe and Lee Corso.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Landscape Supervisor Robert Campbell had two cypress trees removed in Greenbrook because their roots were clogging a stormwater structure. Lakewood Ranch residents already pay for stormwater.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County explores costs for improving stormwater-related services

A consultant still must recommend how to deal with neighborhoods already paying stormwater fees.

  • East County
  • News
Beside her love of flying, Annalise Gonzales has done some modeling.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 24, 2019
Sky-high dreams for Lakewood Ranch teenager

Teen becomes of a few her age with pilot's license.

  • East County
  • News
Bryan and Julie Veith went to Arlington, Va. March 14 to receive Bryan's honor as a Fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 24, 2019
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Eighteen holes with an engineering ace

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 24, 2019
County commission pleased with status of mid-year 2019 funds

County staff presented the annual mid-year budget update, painting county funds in a positive light.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 Supervisors Mike Griffin and Keith Davey say improvements to the bathrooms at Greenbrook Adventure Park are needed. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
News briefs: Facility improvements planned at Greenbrook Adventure Park

FDOT completes I-75/SR 64 project

  • East County
  • News
Melina Rodriguez and Payton Casto
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Your Town: April 24

Significant symphony in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Scarlett Lynch
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Your Town: April 24

Creative counting in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Seventh grader Katherine Wright has two banners hanging at Save Our Seabirds.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Colors of the wind

Save Our Seabirds and the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences teamed up to create some colorful, bird-themed banners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Oasis Group International operates offices at 444 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat trading company charged with misappropriating millions

Federal regulators say more than $47 million of a $75 million scheme was improperly spent; the rest was lost in the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thomas Pizzi plays the grand piano he'll use during his performance at the April 27 concert.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 24, 2019
Jazzing it up at Living Lord Lutheran Church

Lakewood Ranch church plans concert of professional jazz musicians.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Hampton, a retired educator and self-proclaimed "Queen of Recycling," is starting the Environmental Discussions Group of Manatee County.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 24, 2019
Going green in East County

The Environmental Discussions Group of Manatee County's inaugural meeting will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at the Braden River Branch Library.

  • East County
  • News
County Veterans Services Officer Lee Washington said the events have seen increased attendance thanks to the library system's help.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 24, 2019
Library, Manatee County partner for veterans benefit seminars

This year is the first year that Manatee County’s Veteran Services department, who run the the annual seminar series in April, have held the event at libraries in the community instead of in the County Commission chambers in downtown Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Floodplain Section Manager Sandy Tudor and Stormwater Engineering Division Manager Thomas Gerstenberger look at map areas that have changed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Flooding changes on the maps in Manatee County

Proposed FEMA flood insurance map changes may net savings for property owners along river.

  • East County
  • News
Town officials have said many of the town's existing poles, like this one, are taller than the proposed 35 feet.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat leaders prepare for key decisions on small-cell network

When Town Commissioners decide height of poles and other factors, aesthetics won't be the only consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High's Richie Morales, Grant McCray and Colin Apgar are all committed to Florida State.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2019
FSU commits help Mustangs baseball have dominant season

Lakewood Ranch has three players committed to the Seminoles.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River High beach volleyball team is the regional champion for the second year in a row.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2019
Pirates beach volleyball set to plunder state tournament

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nick Romagnola.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Nick Romagnola

The ODA baseball junior talks his fastball and his dream vacation spots.

  • East County
  • Sports
Work is nearly complete on clearing the site of the former Amore restaurant.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 24, 2019
Survey results: 'No' to Longboat arts center

Whoa. Respondents to our online survey about the proposed arts, culture and education center say it's not needed and they don't want to pay for it. Commissioners need to find out more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jackson Nealis, an eighth-grader at St. Stephens Episcopal School, first became enamored with history after learning about the Titanic.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch youth makes buzz about history

Titanic's sinking raised youth's passion for history.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2019
Town leaders plan strategic retreat

Friday event for commissioners, Longboat staff is open to public at Windward Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jay and Leighton Ricci Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Sugar-filled search

Sand Cay Beach Resort hosted its annual Easter egg hunt after a weather delay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit deputies Russ Younger and Christopher Ralston say people should never give out personal information or agree to make payments in gift cards.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns against scams

Law enforcement urges due diligence to prevent victimization.

  • East County
  • News
Lawyers representing Longboat Key have sought the dismissal of a lawsuit against the town regarding access to its website.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat seeks dismissal of website lawsuit

Defense team says lack of federal rules nullifies claim of man who has sued dozens of towns, cities and counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming and Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi at last year's event.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Rotary Club invites public to first responder event

For the first time, the Rotary Club of Longboat Key is offering a limited number of tickets to residents for their first responder appreciation event on May 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fred Beyerlein often walks the beach, which is how his collection has grown.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Longboater’s beach walks led him to unexpected fossil collection

Over the years, Fred Beyerlein has come across various fossils while walking Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The pair of pileated woodpeckers have babies in their nest. Photo courtesy of John Kravontka.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch resident pecks for support

Woodpecker nest saved by neighbor.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Crossing the line

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Water quality issues have come into sharp focus locally following a devastating red tide outbreak last summer and fall.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 23, 2019
Commissioners contemplate focus, priorities of Water Quality Summit

Commissioners have different ideas of what they hope residents will get out of the June 5 event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 23, 2019
School Board of Manatee County votes against arming teachers

Discussions spurred by state-level legislation.

  • East County
  • News
Christine Mayer co-founded Cinderella's Closet when she was still a teacher for Sarasota County.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 23, 2019
Nice at any price: Sarasota shop owners share their prom secrets

Prom attire can be expensive, but volunteers and shopkeepers do what they can to make their clients smile.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Event Chair Kent Hayes and Board Member Anne Rollings
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 23, 2019
Sarasota County schools strive toward success

Education Foundation of Sarasota County presented the Strive Awards on April 23

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department has a prescription drug drop box in its headquarters that residents can access seven days a week.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2019
Sarasota police and DEA collecting unwanted prescription drugs

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sarasota Police Department lobby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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