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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Our View: actions speak louder

We never believed Gov. Scott supported Medicaid expansion. He did little to push it through.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Both the city and potential private operator say public access to the beach, pool and pavilion area will be maintained under a proposed lease agreement.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2017
Residents await Lido pavilion plans

Lido Key residents say they’ve gotten no details on a lease agreement that would turn the Lido Beach pool and pavilion over to a private operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 14, 2021
Unconditional Surrender statue celebrated at ceremony

The rededication ceremony was held Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County Animal Services Chief Sarah Brown holds Elwood, a tabby who was taken in by the shelter Jan. 10. Commissioners are debating how to fix the problem of the county's overcrowded shelter. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Manatee County commissioners disagree on need for Lakewood Ranch animal shelter

Some commissioners say a planned animal shelter might not be necessary in East County thanks to donation of Bishop Animal Shelter.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Department of Transportation Interstate Construction Project Manager Marlena Gore and FDOT Communications Outreach Manager Brian Bollas stand atop the new northbound I-75 bridge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2019
Interstate 75 and State Road 70 construction on schedule in Manatee County

FDOT still on schedule for Spring 2021 project completion at S.R. 70/I-75 interchange in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Sandor Jakovics, Krisztina Ihaszy, Sue Dickson and Watkins Fessal, nicknamed "the four crazies," are hoping to set a new Guinness World Record for continuous badminton doubles play.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 24, 2014
Call me crazy

Sandor Jakovics and Krisztina Ihaszy plan to play badminton for 34 straight hours - a world record.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mote high school interns Quinn Nilon, Rachel Galindo, Sofia Cartaya and Olivia Schmelts
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 15, 2017
Mote interns and volunteers clean up City Island

High school interns and volunteers spent Saturday morning picking up trash around City Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 16, 2022
Crowds march in Sarasota in support of Roe v. Wade

The march was held May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High alumnus Vaun Brown was drafted in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 14, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Sailors baseball alumnus drafted by San Francisco

A Sarasota grad is drafted by the Giants, plus a check-in on other Sailors alumni and a big visit for a Riverview football player.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
North end may get parking break

Commissioners unanimously consented to forward an ordinance restricting Village parking to their October regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“Alice Down the Time Hole" by Melineige Beauregard and Andrius Petkus received the Sculptors' Choice artist team award in 2018.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 20, 2019
Siesta Key Crystal Classic to benefit Ringling College

The Siesta Beach Festival Inc. teamed up with Ringling College of Art and Design to create a scholarship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fireworks set off near colonies of nesting shorebirds can scare the parents into leaving their nests—with dire consequences for their chicks.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 25, 2021
Bird of the week: Watch out for skimmers as holiday weekend approaches

Beach party animals must take heed of the creatures that got there first.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Drew Angelo's best skill? Getting himself out of trouble on the course, per his Lakewood Ranch coach John Victor.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2016
Lakewood Ranch sophomore golfer has short game to achieve lofty goals

Mustangs' No. 1 hopes his talent leads to a college scholarship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jeanette Wirz and Larry Naddeo. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Sharing experience

Two Lakewood Ranch fishers want to share their knowledge with the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Online listings on vacation rental sites for homes such as this Lido Key property advertise the ability to sleep more than 20 people.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2020
Residents push for action on ‘hotel houses’

The city will investigate its legal authority to regulate and manage short-term rental properties built to house large groups in residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some residents on Lido Key and St. Armands Key posted lawn signs encouraging the city to adopt regulations designed to cap capacity at vacation rental homes on the barrier islands.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
City approves new vacation rental rules

Although the regulations only apply on the barrier islands, some officials want to expand them citywide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
Record label eyes Siesta for festival

A record-label marketer is scouting Siesta Key for a music festival but is learning the feat will be no small task.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rancher Jim Strickland shows off one of two solar powered wells he uses to provide drinking water to cattle. Two more wells are planned.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Myakka City rancher honored by Audubon, Manatee County

Myakka's Jim Strickland named Sustainable Rancher of the Year by Audubon Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Richard Reskow said he "came to life" when he started to volunteer at Tidewell Hospice.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch volunteer enriches his life working at Tidewell Hospice

New hospice coming to Lakewood Ranch seeks similar volunteers

  • East County
  • News
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