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Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2019
Myakka City man notices after a decade of fraud

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Our View: What about the taxpayer?

As is all too common, an important party has not been at the table in the negotiations between the Manatee County School District and the Manatee Education Association.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Save our Seabirds' founder Lee Fox accuses its board of "hijacking" the organization.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • May 9, 2013
May 9: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Save our Seabirds' Lee Fox: 'The board fired me.'; Chalk festival outlines possible move; Daughter keeps memories close to her heart

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josephine Eisenberg, left, Associate director of development, Jewish Family & Children's Service
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 11, 2012
EDIBLES: Your favorites 'to go'

To a New Yorker like me, moving to Sarasota presented a huge change on the "to-go" front.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 25, 2017
City staff pitches in to Keep Sarasota County Beautiful

City of Sarasota staff pitched in March 25 to help clean up Lido BeaCity of Sarasota got their hands dirty March 25 on Lido Beach as part of the Keep Sarasota County Beautiful initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 18, 2009
CRA asked to immediately fund wayfinding

With more than $800,000 to put toward the sign system, the majority of the $1.4 million project would be funded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Huey is stepping down as president and CEO of Sarasota's Economic Development Corp. (File photo)
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 12, 2019
There should be one EDC for Sarasota and Manatee counties

The board of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota has an opportunity to innovate. Consolidating with Manatee makes sense.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
crowd
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 1, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Duane Fenn, Byron Poore and Patrick Kilbane
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 5, 2014
Spotlight: Chorus of the Keys changes its tune

Byron Poore, Patrick Kilbane and Duane Fenn are the newest leadership team fronting Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, the all-male, a capella, four-part harmony, barbershop chorus specializing in '50s and '60s popular music.

  • Arts + Culture
Sara Heuer and JoAnn Mancuso begin to excavate the first nest of the season. The nest held 86 eggs, five of which didn't survive.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2016
Turtle Watch excavates first nest of the season

A crowd eggs on 31 tiny hatchlings from Mote as they make their way to the ocean.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heather Kasten will start as the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's new executive director May 12. She currently serves as Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s vice president of membership. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 30, 2014
Business alliance hires new executive director

Heather Kasten plans to lead the charge for growth and economic development in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's operations department is testing out three LED light tones at six streetlights near the intersection of River Club and Lakewood Ranch boulevards.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2015
Town Hall asks residents to LED the way

As Lakewood Ranch prepares for a LED street light conversion, it seeks input from the community.

  • East County
  • News
Craig Fugate, former head of FEMA, is leading the county's after-action review about how it handled a major hurricane.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 9, 2018
Former head of FEMA presents fixes for county's emergency management weaknesses

The key points: Open more shelters earlier and simplify communications to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marcus Mitchell, Rhonda Samuels and Michael Samuels are the trio behind The Venue. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Su Byron |
  • June 5, 2019
The Venue brings the taste of the Big Easy to St. Armands Circle

The new restaurant and music venue combines New Orleans spirit with All-American flavor.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Palmetto'  s Sarah Mackie lines up a shot during the Sporting Clays Tournament Thursday to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser starts off with a bang

Thunder by the Bay kicks off with Sporting Clays Tournament.

  • East County
  • News
Laura Cole oversees the Builder Program and marketing at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 15, 2019
Quarter Forward

Builders crave more space in Lakewood Ranch — for nearly 5,000 residences combined. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has delivered on the demand.

  • LWR Life
Renee Di Pilato is excited to step into her new role as Sarasota County's Libraries and Historical Resources Director. Photo Courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 15, 2019
Conversation with: Renee Di Pilato

The new Libraries and Historical Resources Director is excited to learn about Sarasota County libraries and implement new techniques.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jabrielle Nelson tries on a life vest.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 11, 2014
Girls Inc. girls set sail at weeklong camp

Girls of Girls Inc. are spending their spring break at Girls Set Sail Monday, March 10 to Friday March, 14. Girls Set Sail is a weeklong camp that allows participants to explore Sarasota Bay with the help of local organizations such as Mote Marine, the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, the Sarasota Police Department and MarineMax.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Ryan Bolduc is expected to carry the offensive load in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Cardinal Mooney High football season preview

Experienced Cardinal Mooney High Cougars football players hope their talent can stay upright in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2018
Cops Corner: Boaters making waves

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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