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Faucets can waste water, but the home toilet is the top residential water user.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 25, 2020
Longboat hosts free classes on sustainability

The workshop, which focuses on practical tips to save energy and improve local water quality, will be offered twice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Shortt and his son, Scott Shortt, do a little research on wines they will serve at Fine Wine and Tastings on Main.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 30, 2017
Wine business uncorked on Main

A new wine ‘meeting place’ opens at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 4, 2020
Character matters, as does common good writes Lakewood Ranch resident

Lakewood Ranch resident writes letter to the editor as rebutattal.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A conceptual rendering shows how the Ringling Boulevard corridor would look with a Sarasota County Area Transit bus transfer station.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 15, 2014
County Commission to discuss major spending topics

Sarasota County commissioners during a budget workshop tomorrow will consider an update on plans to relocate the downtown SCAT transfer station, and the possibility of a referendum to fund capital spending.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 9, 2020
Once again, I-4 is the key

Winning Florida’s electoral votes has been determined along Florida’s I-4 corridor. In this year’s election, the rise of independents and Pinellas and Seminole counties will be linchpins to victory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sanborn Studios will begin shooting its first production, "Miami 24/7," in Lakewood Ranch this November.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 20, 2010
Sanborn premieres Lakewood studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
The former Aaron's Fish Camp property could be slated for some major renovations.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 20, 2016
Siesta property owner hopes to fill fine dining void

Property owner Chris Brown hopes to create a fine dining option in Siesta Key Village with his plans to renovate former Aaron’s Fish Camp property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2018
Lido residents push for city to rethink pavilion deal

Opposition continues to mount to the city's plans for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion. Is it enough to change officials' minds?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael and Terri Klauber.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 22, 2019
Michael's on East receives its 29th four-diamond rating

The restaurant was rated for service, food and decor by AAA.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hannah Joyner.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2017
Booker High gymnast chooses life over former dreams

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Eddie Sotomayor was a Sarasota resident who died in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 12, 2019
Sarasota remembers Pulse shooting

Robb McGovern honored his friend Eddie Sotomayor and those who died in the Pulse shooting on June 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artists Lois Mills, Betsy Meyer, Kathie Hayes, Marge Schemanski and Karen Johnson
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 16, 2011
Crafty ladies spill tricks of the trade

Five female artists from last week's 'Fabulous Arts Boutique' at Art Center Sarasota explain why they love working with their hands.

  • Arts + Culture
Susie arrived at her new Islandside home on Nov. 24.  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2017
Wingin' It: Longboat Key swan moved

Susie moved to the Islandside Golf Course, and Greta and Clark were named the new mating pair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Avery Goelz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.01.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.01.17

  • East County
  • Sports
A development concept plan shows how Neal Communities plans to transform more than 500 acres of agricultural land east of I-75.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 3, 2017
Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Neal Communities will seek County Commission approval for up to 1,100 homes — including more affordable housing — east of I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property, located in the 1900 block of Main Street, also houses Ker's WingHouse and the Babe Weiller branch of the YMCA.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 30, 2015
Hollywood 20 property owners announce three-phase redevelopment plan

The new owners of Main Plaza are plotting retail improvements, rehabilitation for the movie theater and a potential housing, hotel or conference space project on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neal Signature Homes' River Wind community will feature six models, such as the pictured conceptual rendering of its Carmel model. File
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 13, 2014
Neal Signature Homes offers coastal-themed community

The River Wind community offers standard three-car garages and home prices that start at $350,000.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Central Island proposal calls for 185,000 cubic yards across more than 15,000 feet between Longboat Harbour Towers and Sunset Beach.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2019
Longboat digs into granular details of beach plan costs

Sources of sand play a key role in determining how much to ask from voters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
McKenna Flaherty committed to Florida State for beach volleyball on Aug. 1. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2020
Riverview volleyball player commits to dream school

The Rams junior is Tallahassee bound.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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