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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 26, 2022
Cooper Creek Boulevard roundabout project underway in Sarasota

The University Town Center project is expected to enhance traffic flow and access to University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2011
Our View: Fatal flaws of public schools

Last week provided great political-media entertainment in our little part of Florida. It also brought to light - again - the fatal flaws of public education.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2020
Brain Health Initiative pilot study takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents will receive requests to participate in Brain Health Initiative pilot study.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2020
Healthy start to school year in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch-area parents pleased with district's efforts to provide a safe environment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 10, 2017
Art enthusiasts look back on the historic Longboat Key Center for the Arts

At the end of this month, the art center's doors will close for good.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 6, 2024
Dick Vitale Gala remains a night of hope

The annual event, held May 3 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, was a reminder of what is important.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 19, 2024
Is accommodating electric cars stuck in park?

Efforts by Manatee County staff to prepare for more electric vehicles on the road were unsuccessful.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 24, 2025
Nonprofit provides Christmas trees to those in need

The emerging nonprofit Thanks for Giving Trees, which honors the legacy of Joshua Morris, gave away its 1,000th tree on Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2022
The school board blew it

Sarasota school board members and Superintendent Aspen showed how not to operate as a competent board and poised leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 21, 2022
East Bradenton band parents along for the ride during marching season

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school parents dedicate hundreds of hours to support their students in marching band.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 7, 2023
Readers respond to the St. Regis parking garage proposal changes

Readers take issue with departures from the original plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 19, 2023
Four firms remain in the running to design new arts center

The task force formed to select the architect for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center will bring four finalists to town for in-person presentations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 13, 2023
Longboat building official honored as Plans Examiner of the Year

Longboat Key's Patti Fige was honored by the Building Officials Association of Florida at its June conference.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2021
Sarasota Crew rower talks Youth Nationals silver medal

Area's top finisher in The 2021 USRowing Youth National Regatta learned a lot by working with the sport's elite.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2020
Commission finalizes Barwin’s retirement plan

Following the city manager's exit agreement, the board selected Marlon Brown as interim city manager and moved toward making him Tom Barwin’s permanent replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 20, 2021
More birdies for Lakewood Ranch area

Concession lands unique opportunity to host a World Golf Championship event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 29, 2023
Longboat Key Club Friars celebrate 30 years of friendship

The anniversary party was held on March 28 at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 23, 2022
Proposed St. Armands carousel receives mixed opinions

Ride Entertainment has proposed adding a circus-themed carousel to St. Armands Circle Park. No decision has made on the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 29, 2021
Casey Key property ties for highest-priced area sale

3.7 acre compound sells for $16.5 million, equalling price of Longboat Key's Serenissima.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2022
Longboat Key Turtle Watch patrollers start preseason walks

Although nesting season doesn't start until May 1, some turtles arrive before their scheduled time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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