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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2020
Charity Snapshot: More Than a Meal

As Meals on Wheels Plus continues its services amid a pandemic, it relies on efficiency and the generosity of the community.

  • LWR Life
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2018
Mustangs hope tough losses prepare them for state championship run

Jeremy Schiller wants his young Lakewood Ranch team to be "battle tested."

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 8, 2016
ManaSota League of Cities refines push for more local government power

Undeterred by lack of legislative success a year ago

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 22, 2016
Commissioners balk at eroding beach funding

Bucking a town staff recommendation, Longboat Key town commissioners want to keep at least half of sales tax money generated for beach renourishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Sidelines

McMahon verbally commits to Louisville; Players, coaches rack up honors

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
Commissioners pick through county budget

With the millage rate set to remain flat, the county is slated to dig deeper into reserves to increase its service levels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • August 5, 2014
Sarasota's summer cabaret craze

Sarasota's summer cabaret craze

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 12, 2023
Attempt to return batteries to grocery store ends in trespass warning

A civil disturbance broke out at a store after a woman tried returning batteries without a receipt. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 22, 2024
Seaplace Condominium works to capture Longboat Key bobcat

After dealing with a rabbit overpopulation, a Seaplace employee spotted a bobcat and took action to catch it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2024
Island Kids Child Care Center to open in Lakewood Ranch

Owner Ann MacClellan seeks to put her passion for education into caring for children.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 16, 2021
SMH greenlights next phases of cancer institute

Following the completion of an oncology tower, the hospital will begin plans for two new facilities.

  • Health
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 26, 2017
Chuck Whittall agrees to new terms with Colony unit owners

The Unicorp president will push for an 80-foot height limit on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 16, 2009
Music review: Letter to Santa

Dear Santa, Rather than ask for gifts specifically for me, I thought I'd ask for some things my adopted city of almost eight years needs really, really badly. Ready?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 10, 2012
Commissioners on board with trolley

The County Commission pledged support for the Key's route, but both county and Longboat commissioners want a breakdown of ridership figures that reflect seasonal fluctuations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • January 23, 2013
Theater Review: 'Jitney'

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe does sincere justice to the great August Wilson's "Jitney," which was written in 1979 and became part of what's now known as his "Ten Play Cycle," chronicling the lives of Black Americans through each decade of the 20th century.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2016
Merchants launch new anti-panhandling campaign

For the second time in two years, Ron Soto is leading an initiative to discourage panhandling in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 23, 2013
Gettin' Fresh: Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Taste

Gettin' Fresh: Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Taste

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2013
Photography store burglarized

Burglars stole more than $100,000 in inventory from Johnson PhotoImaging May 26.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 9, 2024
Manatee County offers insight into dam operations

With questions lingering since Hurricane Debby, Manatee County gave the media a tour of the dam's spillways.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Donna Hayes

Donna Hayes was elected to the Manatee County Commission in 2004. In June, Hayes announced she will not seek a third term.

  • East County
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