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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Our View: Caution on beach schedule

Sarasota County is considering a dramatically revved-up schedule for the renovations of Siesta Key Beach, but needs to be cautious about entering into anything that could be financially constricting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Mayor Shannon Snyder is the third candidate to enter the race for the District 2 County Commission seat.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
Sarasota mayor to resign, run for County Commission

Mayor Shannon Snyder has announced his intention to resign in November and filed as a candidate for the 2014 County Commission election.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 3, 2019
USF throws breezy bash with Brunch on the Bay

The Bank of America Brunch on the Bay was hosted Nov. 3 at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.

  • Black Tie
Myakka City resident Carol Felts, pictured with one of her horses, JR, hopes her campaign for Manatee County Commission will shine a spotlight on local government and teach people to be engaged citizens.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 28, 2021
Myakka woman runs for Manatee County Commission

Myakka woman hopes to teach people about local government via commission campaign

  • East County
  • News
While never making exact copies of period jewelry, Andrew Prince says his pieces are made to accurately reflect the stye of the period.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 15, 2020
Theatrical costume jewelry-maker Andrew Prince discusses the many facets of his craft

Craftsman's creations add the glitter to TV, movie characters

  • Arts + Culture
Willis Smith's Angel Ortiz and Nathan Carr say Waterside Place is on schedule to be finished by next spring.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 16, 2020
Another Waterside Place milestone by Willis Smith in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith caps Waterside Place roofs as it heads for a spring completion in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
As the Florida Department of Education investigates the Sarasota County Schools mask policy and considers potential sanctions, the district is defending the school board’s right to adopt the regulations. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2021
Sarasota County School Board responds to state’s mask mandate investigation

Although the Florida Department of Education has contended the mask requirement violates state regulations, the school district’s attorney argues it’s a permissible response to a health crisis.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Kristin Zarrella, Olivia Ortiz, Devin McDermott and Natalie Novak set a new school record in the 3,200-meter relay.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 19, 2011
Lakewood relay sets new school record

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-meter relay team set a new school record with a time of 9:31.24 at the Wally Keller Invitational April 15 at Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Project opponents packed the commission chambers Thursday, but the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Siesta Promenade applications.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2018
Planning Commission endorses Siesta Promenade plans

Despite strong resident concerns about the scope of the Stickney Point project and its effects on traffic, the advisory board recommended approving the development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara, Noah, Tilly and Anna Pressman
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 2, 2021
Temple Beth Israel begins to host in-person Shabbat services again after 16 months

The temple is hosting Friday and Saturday services in-person again in the hopes of returning to a new normal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christopher Culton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High football coach leaving after one season

Christopher Culton is leaving Lakewood Ranch High football after one season for North River High

  • East County
  • Sports
culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 22, 2014
Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of the future East Manatee County Library in Lakewood Ranch. On Oct. 26 Manatee County Commissioners signed off on plans for the two-story, 50,000 square-foot facility at the north end of the Premier Sports Campus
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 5, 2021
East Manatee library clears final hurdle for construction in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioners approve project despite escalating cost.

  • East County
  • News
George Mosinskis and the other Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors approved a 2015-2016 fiscal year budget.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 6, 2015
Heritage Harbour adopts budget

Heritage Harbour South Community Development District board of supervisors adopts its 2015-2016 budget.

  • East County
  • News
Gallery director Donna Maytham has her favorite pieces at the exhibit.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 16, 2021
Arts Advocates opens gallery for fine art

The new space opened at the Crossings Mall on July 17.

  • Arts + Culture
A new 150-foot monopole tower will be built inside the Hide-Away Storage property on the corner of State Road 64 and Lorraine Road in eastern Manatee County. It will be for AT&T, but will have room for four different carriers.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 7, 2021
Cell tower on way to Lakewood Ranch area at Lorraine Road and S.R. 64.

Commissioners unanimously approve a 150-foot monopole tower at Lorraine Road and S.R. 64 in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Construction of the new Longboat Key CVS store began in April.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 14, 2012
ZBA denies request for second CVS sign

The board voted against a variance that would have allowed the drug store a second wall sign.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2020
Accolades for Jordan

Longboat Key's Michael Jordan wins Gold Award for Unpublished Thriller.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef and owner Harry Christensen
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 16, 2015
Harry’s to hold Tour of Italy wine dinner

Harry’s Continental Kitchens will host a Tour of Italy dinner on June 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sienna Hanson, 9, cuts strips of colored paper for her paper-woven iconcept jr. dress at Girls Inc. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 14, 2016
Uncommon Threads: New runway show gives kids a chance to shine

Inaugural iconcept jr. showcases young designers with an eye for the unconventional.

  • Arts + Culture
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