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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said state drive-up testing results show Florida's infection rate for COVID-19 to be below 3% currently.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2020
Governor lauds Florida's COVID-19 testing in Sarasota

Sarasota's new COVID-19 testing site gets visit from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  • East County
  • News
Ron Ciranna's retirement date is effective Dec. 3.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Suspended school district administrator to retire

Ron Ciranna was suspended Aug. 6 from the deputy superintendent position .

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Parents of bus crash victims to file lawsuit against district

Eight families of students involved in a Jan. 5 bus crash have notified Manatee County Public Schools they plan to take the district to court.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Carlisle was named the president and CEO for the Community AIDS Network in April.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
Conversation with Rick Carlisle

Rick Carlisle stepped into the position of President and CEO for the Community AIDS Network in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh wants to see major changes to the way the county government is run.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 16, 2020
Manatee County commissioners clash as administrator keeps job

Manatee County commissioners clash, no longer considering firing county administrator

  • East County
  • News
Sasaki will work with the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization to develop a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2017
Bayfront group selects professional planner

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization picked Sasaki, a Massachusetts-based firm, to guide the redevelopment of 42-acres of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 22, 2017
County Commission asks for more choices before agreeing to higher tax rate

Not interested in a millage rate increase, commissioners asked to see what cuts to departmental budgets would look like.

  • Sarasota
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The view from the kitchen entrance to the lanai: The long center island is home to the sink and dishwasher. Photos by Molly Schechter
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 12, 2012
EDIBLES: Home on the Range

Remodeling a kitchen is not fun for everyone. But, it appears to have been just that for Lenny and Susan Landau, of Queens Harbor on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Culture
Rob Oglesby, the development director for Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, says the pandemic has been perfect timing for the nonprofit to construct its new facilities.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Purr-fect expansion schedule at Nate's

Lakewood Ranch animal rescue will see flurry of activity over the next three months.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
Couple grounds its plan for an SRQ-based airline

A Longboat Key couple halted plans for a Sarasota-based airline due to a lack of investors for the business model.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
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Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban; Wawa slated for North Sarasota; Longboat resident charged in road rage stabbing

  • Sarasota
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Cianna Russ poses with her 2015 National Reserve Championship trophy in showmanship and a Superior Intermediate High Point Championship trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2017
Sarasota High freshman overcomes fear of riding horses to discover talent

She has won two National Reserve Championships since 2014.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2020
Beach borrowing on the Longboat Key ballot

Election Day is March 17, but early voting will be available through Saturday at five sites nearby to Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack Dean, general manager of G. Fried Flooring, has it all (and the floor) covered.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards 10 employees or fewer winner: G.Fried Flooring

G. Fried Flooring has been located off of Tamiami Trail for 40 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tonya Atchison, Small Business Person (11 or more) winner Michael Garey and Emily Walsh
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 7, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce plans for Small Business Week

The Chamber is determined to honor its members, no matter what form the celebration takes.

  • Longboat Key
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Apricot Lane opened on June 3. The store offers a variety of women's clothing for all ages.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 21, 2016
Business Boom: Meet the seven new businesses located on St. Armands Circle

Since 2016 began, seven new doors have opened bringing more variety to the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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Marcia and David Gutridge both play on multiple tennis teams, which is one way both stay active.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2019
Gutridges use three components to stay healthy

Longboat Key residents David and Marcia Gutridge say nutrition, fitness and healthy relationships are key to their lifestyle.

  • Health
Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans celebrate with supporters Tuesday night at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort after being re-elected.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2013
'We Won 'Em All!'

Gans narrowly beats Pastor by 27 votes. Brown and Younger retain seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ticket sales for the Orioles spring training season opened Saturday.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 28, 2019
Orioles spring training tickets now on sale

Sarasota County residents stood in line for hours in order to secure seats to their desired games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
St. Martha's Catholic School teacher Ariana Gallegos will compete in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this weekend.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
St. Martha students rally for marathon-bound teacher

Students at St. Martha Catholic School held a pep rally send off for teacher competing in Chicago Marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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