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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 31, 2022
Giving Hunger the Blues concert returns to Nathan Benderson Park

The Jazz Club of Sarasota presents the 24th annual Giving Hunger the Blues at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 16, 2022
Myakka 'safety net' provides hope for lemurs

The Lemur Conservation Foundation needs donations to help keep lemurs from going extinct. But don't feel slighted if they don't invite you in. Humans have been the enemy for the past 2,000 years.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 18, 2022
Butterfly release in Lakewood Ranch honors those battling cancer and their caregivers

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation hosted the event to raise nonmedical financial aid for patients.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 18, 2021
Longboat Key police gets new boat

A WCIND grant worth $215,000 paid for the new 32-foot Yellowfin Offshore boat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 11, 2022
City gives final approval to Aventon Sarasota in the face of legal opposition

With an administrative law hearing pending and possible subsequent litigation by Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, city commissioners approve apartments at the former Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 17, 2022
Pet rat inspires tween's first published book of comics

Twelve-year-old Lily Wojtkowski’s whimsical book, "Pretzel Rat," was inspired by her pet rat, Pretzel.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 16, 2022
Orchestra's plans for new center approved by Planning Commission

The Fruitville Road site gains approval recommendation and heads to the County Commission for final consideration in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 13, 2022
FPL brightens Manatee County grid with solar power

Florida Power & Light passes a milestone of 1 million solar panels in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 9, 2022
Public art board won't dwell on rejected roundabout recommendation

After the Sarasota City Commission rejected Dwell for public art in a high-profile roundabout, the PAC will revisit its top 10 candidates for the project.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota, Manatee seniors can tap into nonprofit ride service

Two Lakewood Ranch men started a senior ride service after nonprofit ride-provider ITN Suncoast closed.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 21, 2022
Unique club seeks science-minded members in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

Nick Barbi hosts his first Science and Technology Society event with restaurateur Ed Chiles as the main speaker.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 3, 2021
Bradenton's Mixon Fruit Farms turns to Broghies to help employees

Mixon Fruit Farms begins shipping the low cal bread substitute throughout the U.S. as the U.S. distributor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 28, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
Ranch CDD supervisors whack Wackenhut

Allegiance Security Group and US Security Associates likely will begin service Jan. 4.

  • East County
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 7, 2009
At home in the spotlight

With a following among South Florida Parrotheads and North Florida folk fans, Michael J. Weiss is hoping his acoustic solo act catches on at home.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
Three shops leave San Marco

Pedigree Lily Pet Spa, Underseas Paradise and Manatee Golf all have new storefronts. The rest of the plaza remains open.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 30, 2009
Lew Simon works to save lives

The president of the island's volunteer fire department has helped create a program formed on Longboat Key called Neighbors Saving Neighbors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Cops' Corner 06.25.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 17, 2010
Key Real Estate: Tangerine Bay condo sells for $1,695,000

The transaction was the largest of the 13 sales recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses for the recording week of March 1 through March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2010
Key Real Estate: Lido Key home sells for $2.25 million

In total, 13 sales were recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses. Of those sales, 10 occurred on Longboat Key, including two on the Manatee County side of the island, and one each occurred on Lido Key, St. Armands Key and Bird Key. Four of the week's sales exceeded $1 million. Additionally, three of the week's 13 transactions were vacant-lot sales.

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