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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2017
Honore development slowed by possible road extension

Commissioners delay vote on comprehensive plan change.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2010
Commission to review Gulfside beach chair issue

The Longboat Key Town Commission is also expected to approve of a reduction in water and wastewater rates at its regular workshop Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High junior Pippa Campbell has started a benefit polo match to raise money to dig water wells in Africa.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2019
Special polo event in Sarasota will raise money to dig wells in Africa

Lakewood Ranch High junior organizes polo fundraiser in Sarasota with Epic Polo Club owner Jaymie Klauber.

  • East County
  • News
Karen Medford, who owns Sirius Day Spas in Lakewood Ranch and University Park, worries about the effect the coronavirus will have on her out-of-work employees.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 25, 2020
Local Lakewood Ranch area businesses search for answers during COVID-19 threat

COVID-19 leaves Lakewood Ranch businesses searching for answers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch neighbors have ruf relations

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Some meters will also be installed on Palm Avenue and on Ringling Boulevard near the county judicial district.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota hires staff ahead of paid parking expansion

The city is getting ready for the implementation of paid parking downtown, set to take place this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale has a new book out, "Dick Vitale's Mount Rushmores of College Basketball."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale says, 'Just read it, baby!'

Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale releases new book that raises funds for the fight against pediatric cancer with the Jimmy V Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the town's March 25 general municipal election.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 24, 2014
Longboat Key early voting draws 1,121

Early voting took place from March 10 through March 22, at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
News Briefs

Town to hold hazardous waste/E-scrap collection; Commission to resume executive session; Sylvia Walbolt to represent town in appeal; Bullock to speak at PIC town meeting

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Ann White fills out paperwork to be a bus aide. She says she is excited to work with children.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 21, 2019
Busload of applicants AND District loves saying, 'You're hired'

The School District of Manatee County asked for new employees — and local residents answered. Read our story on the district's support staff job fair!

  • East County
  • News
"For more advanced cases of wrinkles, we use a CO2 laser, which is like a deep laser treatment," Callahan said.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 20, 2019
Saving your skin from the summer sun

Summer has returned. What do you need to know about protecting yourself during the brightest season?

  • Health
A win tonight and Sarasota or Braden River will still have a slim chance to advance to the postseason barring some help from their two other district foes.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 19

Tonight's games include Sarasota vs. Braden River, ODA vs. Southwest Florida Christian, Lakewood Ranch at Dixie Hollins, Booker vs. Avon Park, Frostproof at Cardinal Mooney and Riverview at East Lake.

  • East County
  • News
SMR's marketing director, Laura Cole, cuts a ribbon to the new information center with the help of Lakewood Ranch ambassadors.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch opens new info center

The center will target growth north of State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Landscape Supervisor Robert Campbell had two cypress trees removed in Greenbrook because their roots were clogging a stormwater structure. Lakewood Ranch residents already pay for stormwater.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County explores costs for improving stormwater-related services

A consultant still must recommend how to deal with neighborhoods already paying stormwater fees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 14, 2010
The Diamonds You Are benefit is a gem

The Diamonds You Are held a benefit April 10, at Re Federico, in Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 23, 2018
Puttin’ on the polo

We visited three boutiques to find the perfect polo fashions.

  • LWR Life
Tito's edged past Wildcat 7-6 to win the Suncoast Porsche Cup Feb. 10. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Tito's takes win at Porsche Cup

Tito's Handmade Vodka defeated Wildcat 7-6 in the Suncoast Porsche Cup Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Every aspect of the 2017 World Rowing Championships seemed to be well planned, including the beach seating.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 4, 2017
Sarasota rowing blockbuster dished out cool vibes

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 5, 2013
Visit Sarasota County pitches ambitious vision

Sarasota County commissioners approved the local marketing organization's plan to double its budget to $10 million by 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marissa Dobbert is Sarasota County Middle School Teacher of the Year.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 14, 2019
Sarasota Schools celebrate Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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