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Six hundred homes are under consideration to be built off this section of Honore Avenue near the Evers Reservoir.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 13, 2018
Taylor Morrison development approved in Bradenton

Manatee County Commission votes in favor of a 600-home community near Evers Reservoir.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ryan Chalmers and Travis Dodson train on the morning of Jan. 29. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 3, 2015
Paralympian push

Ryan Chalmers and Travis Dodson hope to get on track for future Paralympic Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski debated last Monday at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 19, 2012
Commission election brings 1,465 early, absentee votes

Many voters didn't wait for the town's March 20 General Municipal Election to cast ballots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ron Massaro shows off a lazy Susan he made using the art of marquetry.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2015
Carving a new lifestyle

Myakka resident's artwork not just a chip off the old block.

  • East County
  • News
Terry Lewis stepped in as interim administrator in May.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

The general feeling is that Sarasota gets a little sleepier in the summer. Snowbirds have flown the coup, traffic flows once again on Tamiami Trail and parking spots downtown can be found in abundance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
First place overall winner Jason Agriesti and presenter Rick Richards.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosts 13th Snook Shindig

The event was to catch and check on the fish Mote has been releasing into Sarasota Bay

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city had kept the beach closed as it awaited additional COVID-19 testing data.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2020
Lido Beach to reopen

Beginning Tuesday morning, the public can once again visit the beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 18, 2020
Bayou neighborhood entrance matures in its second year

The design is eye-catching, but there are no native plants in the display.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Patrick McCarthy, owner of a new Lakewood Ranch 3Natives franchise,  hopes the area will enjoy 3Natives offerings as much as his family does.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 15, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS:Juiced for success in Lakewood Ranch

3Natives franchise opens Lakewood Ranch location.

  • East County
  • News
Calvin Hedgepeth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Calvin Hedgepeth

The Braden River pitcher talks dog piles and his out pitch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 20

Carl Grady captured this photo of a curious sandhill crane at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Image source: "The Staircase."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2018
Binge Blog: A staircase and a ghost

The first edition of Binge Blog recommends watching "The Staircase," a crime-doc mini series, on Netflix, and "A Ghost Story," a beautiful film about many things, on Amazon Prime Video.

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Pearl Dahmen enjoys Cat Depot's Namastray Yoga with Kevin the kitten.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 27, 2018
Pet-friendly yoga

Pet yoga offers a way to bond with your favorite furry companions.

  • Health
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 6, 2019
Before Longboat bridge work begins, workers must step up to bat

Longboat Pass bridge work to begin in May

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 11, 2018
Gussins get thrilling award

Pat and Bob Gussins, authors and owners of Oceanview Publishing, will receive the Thriller Legends Award on July 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Niki Best, Rufino Tegio and Brandon Stockfis look for items to salvage for Nancy Defino, who owns the demolished home.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 21, 2016
‘The big boom’

A tornado cut a path across Siesta and the part of the mainland Sunday morning, and caused extensive damage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guard attendant Curt Deerman lets a contractor through the gatehouse on Legacy Boulevard. The gate is manned 24/7.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Gate debate swings open in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs focus on technology enhancements to help resolve gate access issues at Country Club, dispute about manned hours.

  • East County
  • News
Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski reported to Commissioner Phill Younger Monday that fewer than 8-feet of dry sand remains at the North Shore Road beach access. (Gene Jaleski)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2015
Resident reports rapid north end erosion

Rapid sand loss in and around two groins built to help hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key has been reported.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
Cops Corner 02.04.10

The complainant was watching the news inside his residence when he heard three gunshots. After the news was over, the complainant went outside to move his vehicle into the garage, at which time he noticed his passenger side rear window was broken.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Best Buy store on South Tamiami Trail opened its doors to a throng of shoppers at 5 a.m. this morning.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 26, 2010
Shoppers search for bargains

Long before the sun rose this morning, bargain hunters were scanning the aisles of Sarasota's retail stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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