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The FHSAA Board of Directors has decided to keep Aug. 24 as the starting date for fall sports.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2020
FHSAA votes to keep Aug. 24 as fall sports starting date

The date had previously been pushed back from July 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cheryl Scheid, of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club, decorates a special Christmas gift for seniors in the Meals on Wheels of Manatee program. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 17, 2017
Club News: A holly jolly celebration

A roundup of Lakewood Ranch club news

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Built in 2020, the home at 220 Coolidge Drive has seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,514 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 2, 2021
Ringling Estates home sells for $3.15 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 19-23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.11.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 15, 2019
La Musica opening concerts show improved repertoire

The La Musica International Chamber Music Festival's first three concerts proved the fest is on the upswing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jane Morse, Sandi Love and Debbie White
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2020
Aloha, Monday: Hula classes come to Longboat Key

Debbie White brings a different kind of island flair with hula classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Walmart Supercenter, approved by the planning board, would replace an empty Publix and mostly-shuttered storefronts at the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 29, 2012
Ringling Walmart appeal filed

Alta Vista neighborhood leaders have filed an appeal against the Sarasota Planning Board's 3-2 approval of a Walmart Supercenter on Ringling Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A bagpiper and a drummer lead the coffin of Trooper Joseph Bullock into Bayside Community Church.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2020
Thousands mourn slain Florida Highway Patrol trooper in Lakewood Ranch

Funeral Service for Florida State Trooper Joseph Bullock draws thousands to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Cops Corner

Dr. Strangelove sighting 9:53 a.m. - 1600 block of Main Street. Road Hazard. A man in an electric wheelchair was driving down the middle of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2012
New application revives project

Longboat Key Club and Resort Manager Michael Welly said a decision to re-submit the Islandside application solidifies the commitment club investors have for the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tahja Harrison (center) enjoys the social nature of belly dancing and its roots in Middle Eastern homes and villages. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 15, 2017
Whirling Passion: A conversation with belly dancer Tahja Harrison

Tahja puts a new spin on a timeless dance style.

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Jaffe will perform live music throughout the event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 30, 2019
Longboat Library to host Art and Authors Festival

The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A scammer mailed a Longboat Key resident a fraudulent check for $32,500.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 10, 2020
Longboat Key police warn of COVID-19 financial relief scam

Scammers are accused of using the town of Longboat Key's information to mail a fake check in exchange for agreeing to a long-term loan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Regent Place was built in Built in 1995.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 6, 2020
Regent Place condo sells for $2.6 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for Nob. 24-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, says the district has already spent $1.2 million due to COVID-19 and could spend $4.7 million next school year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves funding for COVID-19 measures

The School Board of Manatee County approves funding for masks, hotspots and Chromebooks

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy began running in 2010 as a way to stay active. Now she’s in the middle of training for her 10th marathon with the hopes of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2014
Sarasota resident aims to qualify for Boston Marathon

Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy was one of eight people recently chosen to join a group of national ambassadors representing Team CHOCOLATE MILK.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan, Katie and Robert Powers are excited Manatee County has agreed to rename a baseball field at Lakewood Ranch Park in honor of Matthew Powers, who played baseball there.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2019
Tragedy sparks year of change in Manatee County

State, local officials look for ways to speed up safety improvements following teenagers' deaths.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2018
10 things you missed while you were away

A lot of news happened over the summer. Not all of it smelled bad.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Haunted Happenings

From haunted houses to zombie zip tours, find your perfect Halloween activity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Miah Malur gets her face painted to look like a bunny.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 20, 2019
Siesta Key hunts for eggs on Turtle Beach

Over 100 children participated in the eggs-tra fun day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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