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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 24, 2013
Beach project receives no bids

A beach project bid meeting at Town Hall last week produced no beach bids and will delay the town's beach project by 30 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Welcome to WaterCrest, which offers upscale living without the fuss.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 15, 2019
Luxury on the Lake

Space and style come to life in a WaterCrest Condo.

  • LWR Life
Bradenton’s Valerie Marin brings food and water to her car.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 18, 2017
Hungry to help

The Food Bank of Manatee aims to aid the community during a time of need.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2017
Rotary, Business Alliance unite for networking, rowing

World Rowing Championship team says 'all eyes' are on Sarasota-Bradenton area

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U11 player Corbin Hynson, a student at Gene Witt Elementary, prepares to protect the goal during a scrimmage game Jan. 18 at Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2018
Commissioners field questions about Premier Sports Campus

Premier complex will be under the microscope for a few years before future growth is determined.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key's Fiscal Year 2022 budget starts on Oct. 1.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 13, 2021
Final budget vote set for Sept. 27

The Fiscal Year 2022 budget starts on Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2015
Beneva Flowers expands to Longboat Key

In yet another commercial real estate transaction on the barrier island, Beneva Flowers & Gifts Inc. has bought Exotica Florist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dasha Pierce, Roger Barry and Phyllis Barry discuss potential changes to make Second Street and Fourth Street more bike-friendly.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
City plots bike-centric downtown streets

The city is considering redesigning Second and Fourth streets to primarily accommodate bicycle traffic, not motor vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Serving Spoon co-owner Layla Copeland models a dress and handbag she designed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2011
Designing Woman

Serving Spoon co-owner Layla Copeland is building a second career in fashion, focusing primarily on handmade handbags.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2018
University Place CDD Seat 3: Lauren Kessler

Candidate focuses on improving communication with residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 26, 2012
National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
East County’s Holly Doney and her dog, April, met when Doney was volunteering at the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society. Doney later adopted April.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 13, 2017
Putts Fore Mutts should generate green

Golf tournament, and now tennis tourney as well, raises money for the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High School's asphalt track will soon be resurfaced with a rubberized material, making for a more safe training environment for students.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High set to have track resurfaced

Lakewood Ranch High School's track to be resurfaced this month, allowing for safer training conditions.

  • East County
  • Schools
Five years after the facility opened, the county has met its obligation to pay $320,000 annually toward the Robert L. Taylor center.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 2, 2016
City seeks county funding for Robert L. Taylor complex

The city is asking the county to consider investing more money into the north Sarasota community center, highlighting another rift between the two governments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bonnie Dowd and Georgios Amanatadis. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2020
Artist at work in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch boy works on painting skills for a possible future as an artist.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • March 16, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Beneva Woods

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Beneva Woods

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
City workers repair a bench in Bayfront Park on Wednesday, April 8. Parks and recreation staff members are among the Sarasotans still working essential jobs during the statewide COVID-19 shutdown.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
COVID-19 presents challenges for Sarasota workers

From those who lost their job to essential personnel who must work in-person during a public health crisis, coronavirus is taking its toll on local laborers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 2, 2019
A morning of cars and coffee in Sarasota

When auto enthusiasts get together, the stories often involve a lot more than spark plugs and fan belts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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