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The city of Sarasota and Sarasota County point to the establishment of homeless outreach teams as one part of a coordinated strategy they believe is effectively responding to regional homelessness. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2020
Challenges, opportunities arise for homeless service providers

Those working to fight homelessness in Sarasota hope to establish a unified strategy for addressing issues related to COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of May 21 through May 27, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jon and Jackson Anderson with a ukulele and mandolin.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2015
Weekend Best Best: Sarasota Folk Festival

Events for the weekend include Sarasota Folk Festival and Gem, Bead & Jewelry show

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 11, 2015
East County, Wawa is here

The newest location opened Thursday, Sept. 10, on State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
Crowds gather annually for the downtown Sarasota Veterans Day parade.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2016
Street closures announced for Veterans Day parade

Closures will take effect beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow in advance of the 10 a.m. parade down Main Street in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Front: Marie Noelle Cerene, Karen Wilkinson, Sally Schule, Susan Kody. Middle: Kavi Cook, Monica Johnson, April Norrie-Paine, Michelle Hanenian and Dagmar Gorman. Back: LeeAnn Zaffina and Darleen Lambert
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 2, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

The 11/11/11 phenomenon; Over the moon; And there's more; Lest we forget - it's also Veterans Day; Tidbits; It's a wrap

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 20, 2017
Ringling College Library Association presents Jared Cohen

He's visited over 100 countries and advised not one, but two Secretaries of State. Now, as the president of the think tank Jigsaw Cohen weighs in on technology's role in international politics.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 23, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Location, location . . . communication?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Who’s who in the case of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

The once iconic resort at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive remains shuttered after nearly five years. The following players hold key roles in determining its future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota junior Jordan Brooks finished with eight kills in the Sailors 3-1 victory over Braden River Oct. 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The Sarasota High volleyball team defeated Braden River 3-1 in a Class 7A-District 10 semifinal match Oct. 22. The Sailors will play Lakewood Ranch for the district title Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Campos, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, wants to set an example for her brothers and nephews as she becomes the first in her family to graduate high school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2021
New horizons for Lakewood Ranch student

Lakewood Ranch High's Jennifer Campos becomes the first in her migrant family to graduate.

  • East County
  • News
Trinity Jackson got her face painted during the party.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 19, 2018
Dick Vitale says 'Merry Christmas' to Sarasota Boys and Girl's Club

Sarasota's annual holiday party celebrates on Dec. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jackpot, a Boston terrier, shows his owner, Kim Parks, of Lakewood Ranch, some love.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 5, 2020
Doggy obedience on display in East County

Sarasota Obedience Training Club to host American Kennel Club-sponsored Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 14, 2020
Gulfshore creates Floridian winter wonderland

In 2020, residents of Gulfshore are creating their own cheer for the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of May 14 through May 20, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Motorcyclist dies on State Road 70 in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2017
Motorcyclist dies in East Manatee County accident

Pending notification of family, the 20-year-old woman who died in the accident on State Road 70 has not been identified.

  • East County
  • News
Becky LeVesque of Central Park shows off the sunflowers she picked up at The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 13, 2017
Market soars in Lakewood Ranch

Patrons enjoy opening event and hope offerings expand.

  • East County
  • News
In 2019, Karen Kay Lyvers, a senior, took gold in the girls pole vault (3.76 meters; 12.36 feet) at the state track and field championships at the University of North Florida.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 5

More track and field accomplishments lead the day's history.

  • East County
  • Sports
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