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Heather Hackett, the founder of Local Relief, Inc., points to the slat that bears her name as the 2024 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award recipient.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 11, 2025
Local relief nonprofit continues to draw attention in Lakewood Ranch

The weather disaster app grows into a third hurricane season.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Karson Ligon was drafted with the No. 262 overall pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth round of the MLB Draft on July 14.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 24, 2025
Former Riverview pitcher heads to Dunedin

Karson Ligon was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays on July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Peppercorns Steak and Seafood opens on State Road 70
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 9, 2025
Peppercorns Steak and Seafood opens on State Road 70

Owner Justin Boudreau is eager to perfect the menu at the Bradenton restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Plymouth Harbor resident Lynne Woodman shared how her love for learning led her through her life's accomplishments.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 18, 2024
Longboat Key resident reminisces on her accomplished life

Plymouth Harbor's Lynne Woodman says a passion for learning led her to great experiences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Celeste Pillan and Mariol Werner create a large flower.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 4, 2024
Hurricanes don't put a stop to the Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival

After the storms, the festival deals with slowing ticket sales but finds art supplies in hurricane debris.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
Our View

Undermanned? Under siege?

  • East County
  • Opinion
New co-presidents of Temple Beth Israel Marion Levine and Michael Boorstein are transitioning into their new positions keeping the late David Gorin in mind.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 28, 2023
New co-presidents of Temple Beth Israel keep David Gorin’s legacy alive

Michael Boorstein and Marion Levine plan to pursue big goals for the temple following in the footsteps of their hard-working predecessor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh expects less wasted time at Commission meetings when new commissioners take over later this month. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 9, 2022
Republicans come together on Manatee County board

Some residents question whether a more unified County Commission is a good thing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2009
Inn on the Beach: an in-depth look

Inn on the Beach unit owners have spent millions of dollars upgrading their hotel, which has increased assessed values. Its occupancy levels were up 15% this summer compared to 2007. years ago. and. By comparison, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort suspended hotel operations Sunday, Sept. 27, after its board refused to assess unit owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 2, 2017
County leaders and the elusive quest for job growth

Using tax incentives to lure new business to Sarasota County is under scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Firefighter/paramedics Brendon Desch, Keith Tanner and Lt. Jason Berzowski
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2015
A tale of two unions

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union could go to impasse with the town while the Police Union seeks to ratify a new contract ahead of schedule.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Will Parard, the head of culinary for Oysters Rock Hospitality
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 30, 2024
Former Café L'Europe chef leads the restaurant into a new era

New Head of Culinary for Oysters Rock Hospitality Will Parard plans to bring a mix of his Florida roots and unique flavors to Café L'Europe and Anna Maria Oyster Bars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Breakers, the country's leading Tom Petty tribute band, will perform Oct. 19.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 26, 2024
As renovations draw to a close, The Bay prepares to celebrate second anniversary

This year's events lineup includes an improved Boo! at the Bay and the final concert tour of Average White Band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cell towers are incorporated in the lighting at Sarasota High School.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 13, 2021
School district hopes to improve revenue from cell towers

District leaders hope a third party can help boost revenue from district-owned cell towers.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
VPA Director Rebecca Abrahamson and VPA Theatre Chairman Scott Keys stand where a new lobby could be added.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 27, 2020
Booker VPA to see $22.5 million in renovations

The upgrades include more seating capacity, additional classrooms, a new lobby and a blackbox theater.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 2, 2009
Production whiz keeps Lakewood on air

When he's not busy with classes, homework and finals, Cameron Helwege works as the station manager for Lakewood Ranch Communities' TV 95.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 24, 2009
Man on the street: Back to School

On Monday, we asked Southside Elementary and Imagine School parents how they felt about sending off their little ones on the first day of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2009
TOP STORY, August: Hilton applies for tourism units

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort was the only property to submit a proposal by Aug. 17 for additional tourism units. A restaurant and meeting space are also part of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Key Club pitches project ... again

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials and presenters told the Town Commission they can't provide a concrete guarantee the proposed five-star hotel will be built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 22, 2009
CDDs OK lake, country club upgrades

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2 and 5 supervisors approved landscaping and engineering improvements at their July 16 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
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