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School zone signs have been replaced with school entrance signs, meaning cars no longer have to slow to 20 miles per hour when the yellow light flashes.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Confusion grips modified school zone in Lakewood Ranch

Modification of the school zone on S.R. 70 near Braden River Elementary School causes confusion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 26, 2014
Common Nonsense: All jacked up on fine dining

Common Nonsense: All jacked up on fine dining

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“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” runs through March 10. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 25, 2019
'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' spells c-o-m-e-d-y at Players Centre

The latest show at The Players Centre for Performing Arts offers a sidesplitting tribute to the weird little kid in all of us.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Deb Kehoe and Kathi Skelton flank Staff Sgt. Christopher Gordon, who was honored during the 2018 Rosedale Golf Classic.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2018
Rosedale women pull heart strings in Manatee County to help vets

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 27, 2018
Just Married: The Cappiellos

This couple's journey took them from Ed's Tavern to the Powel Crosley Estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 27, 2010
Recession cushion

Mark Richmond, owner of Furniture Warehouse, says the key to thriving in the recession is his investments in marketing, ads and customer service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
'ZERO DARK THIRTY'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 19, 2012
Film Season Standouts

'Tis the season when the best films of the year hit theaters. So, take a break from the holiday mayhem and catch a great movie. After having checked it twice, the following made my wish list ...

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 11, 2020
Island lights

It seems Longboat Key loves Christmas a whole watt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 7

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Dillon O'        Neill has a chance to win a state weightlifting title on Saturday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2017
Cardinal Mooney senior works hard to lift his chances at state

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Officials from Taylor Morrison, Pope Properties, Manatee County and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch joined for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the golf course at Azario Aug. 2.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2019
Taylor Morrison celebrates future Lakewood Ranch golf course

Taylor Morrison celebrates future Lakewood Ranch golf course for Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the town of Longboat Key's Investment Advisory and Finance committees met on July 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 2, 2021
Longboat's 2021 budget in shape as new plan comes together

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to review the budget on Sept. 13 and Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riley Murphy, senior podcast editor at Lakewood Ranch High School, with her favorite tool, a digital recorder.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 20, 2017
Tuning in to the story

Lakewood Ranch High School students explore an alternative journalism platform.

  • East County
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, lobbied unsuccessfully before the holidays to encourage Congress to approve a glitch bill to stave off insurance costs that have more than tripled for some policyholders.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 10, 2014
Town supports insurance legislation

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown sent a letter to Senator Jeff Brandes this week, thanking him for addressing a flood insurance crisis through a bill he's attempting to pass in the Legislature

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • August 9, 2012
Matt's List: Five ways to help you connect

Matt's List: Five ways to help you connect

  • Arts + Entertainment
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FIle photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Observer columnist had a knack for people

Kent Chetlain II, 90, died Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Paradise Center executive director Suzy Brenner is shown taking a selfie with a mask. The facility is one of three in Longboat Key distributing free masks to the public. Photo Courtesy: Suzy Brenner, The Paradise Center
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2020
Longboat Key leaders encourage mask usage

As of Monday, the town of Longboat Key is not mandating mask usage to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 20, 2009
Neighbors: Helen Vetter

Neighbors: Helen Vetter

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 25, 2018
Longboat Key Police get new traffic cameras

New traffic cameras will give the Longboat Key Police Department access to a global database of suspects to help thwart crime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photos by Jessica Salmond Intrigued by the natural beauty of wood grain, Harry Bandish began crafting intricate wooden keepsake boxes, or pods, in his garage studio 10 years ago.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 9, 2016
Working with the grain

With his intricate wooden pods, Harry Bandish proves not all art is hung on a wall.

  • Arts + Culture
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