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When Connecticut natives Vic and Mary Frances Emerson bought a home in Esplanade Golf & Country Club, Mary says she had to be “dragged kicking and screaming” out of New England. “I didn’t know I would fall in love with LWR."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 21, 2019
Class Act: Rising Tide

Some couples support causes by opening their checkbooks. Other couples do it by opening their homes to fundraising events. Vic and Mary Frances Emerson are the second kind.

  • LWR Life
This African grey parrot was loose in the Summerfield Park neighborhood for at least three days before being caught.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2020
Returned flight for African grey parrot in Lakewood Ranch

Strawberries, hug lure escaped parrot from wild in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 27, 2013
Year in Review: June 2013, Bridge plan moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a meeting on the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 2.25.16

Validation hearing set for Gulf of Mexico Drive bonds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2010
Sarasota temple launches Hebrew classes in Ranch

Starting Sept. 14, Temple Sinai will be offering mid-week Hebrew classes at The-Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch for students enrolled in its program.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteers with the International Coastal Cleanup collected 220 pounds of trash Oct. 4, over a span of 4.75 miles on the north end of Longboat Key. Courtesy photo
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 8, 2014
Cleanup crew

Volunteers gathered to clean up the coast at two Saturday morning events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The women's rowing team for the University of Notre Dame practiced at Nathan Benderson Park Jan. 8-14.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
College crews christen rowing facilities

Harvard and Notre Dame rowing crews say they are excited about the training options available to them in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
Although she has dabbled in other careers, Rebecca Gutierrez always has returned to polo. She calls it fate.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Rebecca Gutierrez

The Sarasota Polo Club's polo operations manager has big plans for one of the East County's most beloved pastimes.

  • East County
  • News
School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 16, 2019
Education Practices Commission rejects DOE's settlement with Superintendent Cynthia Saunders

School District of Manatee County superintendent to remain focused after settlement rejection

  • East County
  • News
The downtown CRA was used to fund projects like the First Street Whole Foods complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2017
City, county set for CRA showdown

Local governments have been unable to settle a dispute over the downtown Community Redevelopment Area. Now, the two sides could be headed for a lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anthony Paull and Natalya Swanson
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 6, 2015
Art and Advocacy

Entering its sixth year, the Harvey Milk Festival strives to provide three days of art in various forms while promoting one message: equality.

  • Arts + Culture
Congestion up and over the Ringling Bridge in the afternoons has been a common complaint among residents of the barrier islands.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 24, 2020
Spoll's letter calls for delay to major Sarasota roundabout

Longboat mayor also requests St. Armands crossing guards begin work sooner than planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 9, 2018
Virginia (Ginny) Ceci

Virginia (Ginny) Ceci, age 87, of Longwood, Fla., formerly of Roslyn and Locust Valley, N.Y., passed away on March 24, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Anne Bryant and Georgia take a walk at Arlington Park, one of several city-owned, county-operated parks that may lose funding as Sarasota County considers how to reduce its budget.
  • By Cassidy Alexander and David Conway |
  • January 18, 2018
County may cut city parks funding

Facing a budget crunch, the county is preparing to withdraw support for city parks and negotiate a new deal with its municipalities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2010
Attorney emphasizes Comp Plan changes

Town Attorney David Persson wants the town to ask its citizens what they want to see for the town's future when making amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erin Fletcher, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, Melissa Coleman and JoAnna Ursal dance by the movement of the now.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 24, 2014
Sign of the times

Fuzión Dance Artists stay centered in the present.

  • Arts + Culture
Head Coach T.J. Goelz said he believes this year's Mustangs can reach the state finals — if they keep developing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2021
Mustangs softball looks different this year, but expectations remain high

Roster turnover has not changed the program's attitude.

  • East County
  • Sports
Richie James
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers win regional title; Sarasota Christian notches a win; Sailors keep playoff hopes alive

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Several bricks are missing from multiple stretches of the 1400 block of Main Street, an issue caused by growing tree roots along the sidewalk. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2014
Damages arise on downtown brick sidewalks

Damages to brick-paved sections of Main Street haven't caused alarm among merchants and residents - one small piece missing here, a dislodged brick there - but, taken together, they've added up to become an issue the city is exploring how to fix.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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