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Results for: Scoop Hero Mesa is a local poop scooping company in Mesa, AZ

  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2025
APRIL FOOL: County takes direction toward corrections

The corrections department will take over most of the Lakewood Ranch Library's second floor.

  • April Fools
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 19, 2024
Longboat Key Flower Shop readies for in-person shopping

The shop will hold an open house throughout the month of July complete with giveaways.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2014
John Goodman passes Sarasota Concert Association baton

John Goodman was the president of Sarasota Concert Association for eight years. In April, the association named Joy McIntyre as its new president.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2023
Willis Smith CEO receives major economic award

David Sessions was honored with the Rick Fawley Economic Development Award of Distinction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2023
Jewish Federation receives $6 million grant to redevelop campus

The grant will allow the organization to introduce an events hall, a Holocaust education center and a summer camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 10, 2023
Manatee residents pay it forward for Thanksgiving

Woodland Community Church hosts a food collection drive-thru on Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor |
  • June 19, 2025
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Work toward your own financial independence day.

Your first step is to define what financial independence signifies to you.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 24, 2025
Cirque St. Armands Beachside features pop-up abstract artist

The luxury hotel invited the public to enjoy the pop-up, and leaders said they hope to feature more community events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 22, 2025
Lake Club Women's Giving Circle proves its sneaker drive is a great fit

The Lakewood Ranch group collects 550 pairs of new sneakers to benefit The Twig.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 31, 2025
Record home sale at $30.3 million closes for Longboat Key property

The property called "Serenissima" previously broke sales-price record in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 6, 2023
Church prayer service held for victims of gun violence

Our Lady of the Angels in Lakewood Ranch tries to organize the community to demand stricter control on assault weapons.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 23, 2024
Life skills program launches for Manatee students with disabilities

The program will prepare students to start on a career path with life skills classes and post-graduation resources.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 23, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident raises funds again for Stillpoint Mission

Bob Smith raised $70,380 last year during his "Annual Appeal."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 16, 2024
Patti Smith plays iconic hits during Selby Gardens performance

The event celebrated the exhibition "Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O’Keeffe" with its own tribute to the artist.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 22, 2024
Charter school proposal raises concerns for Sarasota School Board

As the Sarasota County School Board reviewed a proposal for Sarasota Classical Preparatory Academy, board members voiced a range of concerns that included what they said was a lack of detailed plans.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 29, 2024
Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch will support hurricane relief

Meals on Wheels Plus' CEO Maribeth Phillips says hurricanes have increased the need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2024
Jiggs Landing expands hours, concessions

Following a slow summer, the lakeside concessions in Bradenton are back to normal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 17, 2025
Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off still going strong in 25th year

The event features over a dozen fire stations from Sarasota and beyond, competing for the awards for best chili and best booth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • November 14, 2025
Sarasota Contemporary Dance celebrates its 20th Mainstage Season

This milestone year reflects on the powerful creative relationships that have shaped Sarasota Contemporary Dance (SCD).

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 29, 2025
Burglar makes off with Manatee senior center's therapeutic garden

Town Square University Parkway hopes donors now can help replace what was stolen.

  • East County
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