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The Fort Hamer Bridge will help give rowing exposure in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area, Trish Chastain said. Photo courtesy Manatee County.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
New bridge could attract area athletes to rowing

Shorter trip to Fort Hamer Park may make sense for Lakewood Ranch students.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Lynn Larson and other commissioners have urged for better signage for crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive they feel are unsafe.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Man struck in crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a car in the Country Club Shores crosswalk Friday morning, prompting town officials to take action to make the crosswalks safer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Bryan, Bethany Saputo-Dugger, Denise Saputo and Bob Bryan
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 26, 2015
Gold Coast Distributing family meets its match

John Saputo, founder of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, sponsored the Western & Southern Tennis Open from Aug. 15 to 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rose King and Cheri Schloerke look through Shekina Designs’ hand-painted silk clothing at the 12th Annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival in January.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2014
Show organizer fights Circle park plan

Paragon's Bill Kinney is contesting the definition of high season and the control of St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Memorial Hospital main campus will soon have two new buildings dedicated to providing a continuum of cancer care.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 16, 2021
SMH greenlights next phases of cancer institute

Following the completion of an oncology tower, the hospital will begin plans for two new facilities.

  • Health
Braden Woods residents Dayton Amey and Larry Brunatti are members of the Mustang Club of West Central Florida. They ate at Ford's Garage for lunch and dinner on June 8, the day of the grand opening.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 16, 2021
UTC welcomes garage-themed burger and beer restaurant, Ford's Garage

Customers excited by detailed theme, reminders of past at Ford's Garage grand opening in Sarasota's University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Betsy Benac
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Manatee County School Board, District 7

Battling for the Board of Manatee County Commissioners District 7 at-large seat are two Republicans: political hopeful Betsy Benac and incumbent Joe McClash.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2011
Letters to the editor

City officials favor St. Armands; Police deserve what they've earned

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • February 2, 2017
Considering life in Israel, Americans need to get a grip

The internet was full of fake news. And mainstream media were reporting stories that most respectable journalists wouldn’t consider news. Sensationalism everywhere. It was exhausting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key voters approved a bond issue so the town can bury utility lines March 15.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 3, 2016
Town Commission to consider undergrounding fees

Longboat Key town commissioners today forwarded a resolution that sets up a payment plan for the neighborhood undergrounding project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The SMR expansion will be completed in phases. Graphic by Nicole Thompson.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 15, 2015
SMR expansion gets clawback from Panther Ridge residents

Despite traffic concerns, the Manatee County Planning Commission recommended a 1,999 unit mixed-use development on S.R. 70 Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 4, 2012
Oct. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 2, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Nightcrawler'

Jake Gyllenhaal delivers the performance of a lifetime in "Nightcrawler."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Key resident pushes for oil drilling

At a recent public debate, Longboat Key resident Dr. Weldon Frost said it is logical to look for oil off the shores of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 1, 2019
Market season winds down

Visitors to the farmers market had plenty of opportunities to enjoy themselves. They could do yoga, pet goats, fly kites, shop from any number of local vendors and enjoy dinner and music in the evening sun.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
Leaving town? Learn how to protect your property

If you're getting ready to head north for the summer, plan to take the necessary steps now to ensure your home stays safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The School Board of Manatee County will discuss the contract of Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, during a special meeting Dec. 17. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2020
School Board of Manatee County to host meeting on superintendent's contract

The School Board of Manatee County voted 3-2 to schedule a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's contract Dec. 17.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2013
DID investigates street pavers at Palm and Main

At the Downtown Improvement District meeting July 9, board members discussed the use of thermoplastic pavers instead of brick pavers in repairing four crosswalks at Palm Avenue and Main Street. The current plan would close the intersection for 16 days and cost $57,000. There was interest in discovering whether the thermoplastic option would be both quicker and cheaper.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Owner seeks new leases in life of plaza

How does $0 rent sound for three years? The rent is still too darn high for prospective Whitney Beach tenants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Blake and Hailey Richards are excited to make homemade ice cream. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 22, 2020
Scientific method for fun in Lakewood Ranch

East County science teachers share experiments that can be done at home.

  • East County
  • News
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