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The lobby of the Bank of America at 500 Bay Isles Road is closed.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 19, 2021
Bank of America’s Longboat Key branch plans to reopen lobby

The bank's Longboat Key branch has kept its drive-thru ATMs open.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commission Chairwoman Betsy Benac and her fellow Manatee County commissioners extended the county's "state of local emergency."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2020
Manatee County expected to get 'drive-thru' COVID-19 testing this week

Manatee County commissioners extend 'state of local emergency' due to coronavirus.

  • East County
  • News
The summit, according to commissioners, is designed to both inform residents on government strategies as well as allow for public input.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota County Commissioners back plan for summit on water quality

After analyzing Charlotte County’s recent water quality summit, County Commissioners have decided they would like to coordinate a similar event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sexual battery was reported in a Country Club Shores home last month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2011
Sexual battery reported on Longboat Key

A man renting a room in a Country Club Shores home performed a sexual act on his daughter May 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy rendering. Town Manager Dave Bullock commissioned Sarasota architect Gary Hoyt to draw up renderings for town center concepts around the Longboat Key Publix.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: ULI time for change

An Urban Land Institute panel urged residents to work together to plan for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 5

East County Football Friday: Week 5

  • East County
  • Sports
Bobby Jones Golf Club closed to golfers in 2020, shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2022
Advisory panel supports Bobby Jones redevelopment plans

City commissioners plan special meeting Monday to consider components of plan to build new golf course, set aside land for nature park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 3, 2018
Weekly report from Longboat Key police

Wayward raft and dead peacock reported

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy will be located on White Eagle Boulevard near Rangeland Parkway.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy finds a home

Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, a future K-12 charter school, will be located on White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Mosaic NEST is surrounded by 150 acres of Robinson Preserve. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2018
Education center set to open in Manatee County preserve

Mosaic NEST will offer educational programming about the environment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 28, 2018
Cops Corner: The caller knew too much

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Observer photographed Ina Gross at the Perlman and Pearls Gala Jan. 7, at Michael’s On East. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • December 22, 2012
Year in review: January 2012, 'Ranch death ruled a homicide'

The murder of 78-year-old Ina Gross is the first in Lakewood Ranch history.

  • East County
  • News
The Blue Rooster and Darwin's on Fourth are bright spots in the Rosemary District, but gaps remain unfilled elsewhere in the neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 7, 2013
Optimism remains intact in Rosemary

The Rosemary District hasn't developed as quickly post-recession as some hoped it might, but the prevailing attitude throughout the area is that growth is inevitable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverwalk's Linda Carroll and River Club's  Penny Savage like doing low impact exercises in a group setting because they have fun while they work out.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2019
Sweatin' to the Oldies

Videos inspire women's exercise group to get fit and have fun.

  • Health
Screen Shot 2014-06-19 at 1.16.51 PM
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 19, 2014
TWIS Asks: Rob Alfieri, SUP Series founder

TWIS Asks: Rob Alfieri, SUP Series founder

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 17, 2019
Fueling for the long haul

Are 'bonking' and 'Gu' unfamiliar to you? If you run, bike or hike, it's time to tune in.

  • Health
Angela Lindsey and Shriya Balu. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Class act at Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

Mona Jain Middle School student receives surprise award in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Tracy Freeman, Steve Phelps and Nikki Logan-Curran
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 6, 2018
Sustainable Seafood Dinner serves up 'trash fish'

The 5th annual dinner was hosted Aug. 5 at The Francis.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Tree of Knowledge Park at the center of town plays host to several vendors during Arcadia antique fairs.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 15, 2019
‘Get a good glass of sweet tea, relax, and enjoy the shopping’

A day trip to go antiquing in Arcadia is the perfect way to step into the past — and score some exciting finds.

  • LWR Life
Courtesy photo. Cardinal Mooney senior Paiton Krebs, pictured with coaches Juli Garcia and Alice Smithers, will swim for Valparaiso University next fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 27, 2013
Making a Splash

After swimming in her first state meet two weeks ago, Cardinal Mooney High senior Paiton Krebs signed a national letter of intent to swim for Valparaiso University.

  • East County
  • Sports
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