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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2021
Binge Blog: 'Untold: Malice at the Palace' puts ice on the NBA's black eye

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  • September 30, 2009
Our View

Rubio for U.S. Senate

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  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 26, 2023
'Quaint' restaurant concept plans approved on Longboat Key

After Tiki bar plans were rejected in 2022, the Lo'Key Island Grille proposal earned approval by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board.

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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2022
10 fun things to do in Sarasota

Whether you're visiting or live here, there are at least this many experiences that shouldn't be ignored.

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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 28, 2022
Photographer takes to the air, beach to get the perfect shots of Sarasota

His love affair with Sarasota started in the early days of his involvement in photography, but now John Kincaid returns as a master of aerial landscapes.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 1, 2024
Residents fed up with construction dust

Manatee County considers additional requirements for developers clearing land to control dust from their construction sites.

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  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2021
Sarasota entertains St. Armands hotel plans

Despite concern from Longboat Key officials, the Sarasota City Commission is considering a mixed-use project proposed for the site of a public parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 2, 2020
Manatee County asks for CARES Act extension

Some Manatee County businesses may lose out on CARES Act grants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 17, 2023
SMART's mini horses provide therapy to the community

Rocky and Penelope, who joined the East County nonprofit in October, have proven to be less intimidating than full-sized horses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 15, 2023
Sarasota revisits street dining options

More than a dozen restaurants in the city still offer outside dining in parking spaces. Now they seek making the pandemic-era policy a permanent option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 17, 2022
Charity Snapshot: Two Decades of Giving

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, founded by John Clarke in the community’s early days, enters a new chapter.

  • LWR Life
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2022
MTC receives state funding to fast-track students into the workforce

Manatee Technical College will continue its rapid credentialing project that places graduates into high-demand jobs.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
New charter school proposed in Lakewood Ranch

If approved, Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy could open in August 2022.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mightier Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
The Power of Play: How to Make the Most of Your Children’s Playtime

Engaging in playtime with your kids can be more powerful than you think!

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  • July 27, 2011
My View: Incorporation reporting is unbalanced

In the June 22 East County Observer, the editors announced that the newspaper would launch a summer-long incorporation series. The goal was to provide residents with enough balanced information for residents to be more educated about the pros and cons of becoming a city. Our group, the Friends of Lakewood Ranch, welcomed that effort with enthusiasm.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2013
Supervisors shift toward local manager

Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors are planning to choose a new management company for the district March 21.

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  • News
  • By Ron Turner |
  • July 27, 2020
Vote-by-mail is not ‘all-mail voting’

Absentee voting — or voting by mail — has been a part of Florida’s election process since 2002. Every signature is checked for security.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Governments, agencies coordinate homelessness response

Although some stakeholders offered a positive assessment of ongoing outreach efforts, City Manager Tom Barwin is pushing for more action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2020
City leaders offer differing housing perspectives

As city staff works to advance policy changes, commissioners shared their affordable housing priorities at a workshop Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • December 12, 2018
Small but mighty

With more than 9,000 people in the region diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a tiny not-for-profit group is garnering national attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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