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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2024
Are Manatee County commissioners really interested in the environment?

Crooked River Ranch acquisition is a step in the right direction for the county.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2017
Former New York Times president dies at 84

Walter Mattson died on Dec. 30, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 30, 2015
Find the sweet spot for Sarasota trick-or-treaters

Events around Sarasota and Siesta Key for families to celebrate Halloween.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos and Brendan Lavell |
  • July 14, 2021
Tropical Storm Elsa prepares eastern Manatee County for rest of hurricane season

Emergency prep teams hope residents remain alert despite storm's limited impact.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 28, 2014
TWIS Asks: Greg Gentile of Get Fit Fuel

TWIS Asks: Greg Gentile of Get Fit Fuel

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • June 4, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Oliver Boyle

The Sarasota High sophomore scored 15 points Dec. 16 in the Sailors boys basketball team's 62-24 win over Lakewood Ranch High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Parking meters a near certainty

Because the city's parking department is on track to run out of money at the end of the next fiscal year, four commissioners want paid parking downtown soon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
McGarry hurls Lakewood Ranch to regional semis

The Lakewood Ranch extended its season with a 8-1 victory over Tampa Sickles in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2017
Siesta Key residents take legal action to block Big Pass dredge

The Siesta Key Association says the state should not be allowed to issue a permit for a planned Lido Key renourishment project without county approval.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 26, 2020
Grant's Gardens gets approval for new building on Longboat

The two-story building at 524 Gulf Bay Road will be 2,254 square feet and will have 10 parking spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Why I love my dad

He's a hero, memory-maker, comedian, storyteller and friend. The Sarasota Observer caught up with a group of kids at the Boys and Girls Club to chat about Father's Day, which falls on Sunday, June 20. Here's what they had to say about some of Sarasota's special dads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2020
Lots of wonders for those living in Lakewood Ranch

Things to wonder about if you live in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 16, 2018
Sugar Mamas

Three Lakewood Ranch moms turned teachable moments into a nonprofit that provides young do-gooders with volunteer work.

  • LWR Life
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 27, 2017
‘Pack your patience:’ Holiday parking big concern on Siesta Key

A proposed parking lot could bring salvation for residents and visitors next year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 15, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Four Pillars a rock-solid business venture?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 27, 2024
Longboat tennis player reminisces on his career

Ron Tirapelli shares about his long tennis career and his secrets to winning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 16, 2020
One goal at a time for Bulls

Lakewood Ranch-area soccer players help build Parrish Community High's new girls soccer program.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 25, 2015
AEROBIC GRANDMA: Nonagenarian Beatrice Friedman sets fitness example

Beatrice Friedman has given a great deal to Sarasota over the 40-plus years in which she has spent time here: gifts of money and leadership to arts and human services organizations including the Sarasota Orchestra, Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 20, 2019
Withstanding the heat: Sarasota man forges love for knife-making

Sarasota man hones his blade smithing craft, lands a role on The History Channel's "Forged in Fire."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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