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Riverview'  s Brion Whitley grabs an alley-oop from Rams teammate AJ Caldwell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2017
Talent of local stars on display in All-Star basketball games

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash has an issue with a proposed plan to dredge the authorized boating channel of Longboat Pass.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 13, 2010
McClash dredges up Longboat Pass issue

The Town Commission believes allowing the Longboat Pass channel to drift closer to the Key will have detrimental effects on the island's north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents gathered at Longboat Island Chapel Dec. 5 for FDOT's latest showcase of its barrier island traffic solutions.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat residents skeptical about latest traffic study

The Florida Department of Transportation hosted a showcase Dec. 5 of its latest ideas for solving congested traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Interim Superintendent David Gayler says he accomplished the first two goals — stabilizing the budget to find out what led to the 2011-2012 budget deficit of $3.4 million and putting in the repairs so it never happens again. File photo
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
'Short-timer' has regrets but feels proud

Interim Superintendent David Gayler used his trademark calm to stabilize a broken budget and heal shattered trust for Manatee County Schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • October 13, 2012
Could you live in a zero cost house? Me neither.

Could you live in a zero cost house? Me neither.

  • Arts + Culture
Steven Weinshel and Brent Rubin combined their medical expertise to open Neurogenx on University Parkway.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 5, 2016
Greenbrook 'retirees' open Neurogenx office in Sarasota

New business

  • East County
  • News
This River Club South home at 10515 Firestone Drive sold for $1.49 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,420 square feet of living area. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 27, 2022
Waterside Place home tops sales at $2 million

A home in Waterside Place tops transactions this week at $2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Current Siesta Key Hardware owner Jim Hillier has implemented new technology to keep the store’s stock up to date.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in review: December 2012, 'Neighborhood Nostalgia'

Siesta Key Hardware has retained its mom-and-pop feel throughout four decades and under different ownerships.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
(Eric Garwood) Construction has begun at 545 Bay Isles Parkway.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 28, 2017
Longboat Key will soon have a new retail bank

Construction of the building began last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"God's love for us is a million times more," Fr. Dan Smith said. "I want to help (families) feel that love and get that love to the kids."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2011
Our Lady of the Angels welcomes new priest

Fr. Dan Smith now will lead the congregation at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • East County
  • News
Guests formed a conga line and went around the room.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 17, 2015
First Church celebrates 25th anniversary for Early Care Center

The Early Care Center at First Church invites families for reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen Slomba gets a kiss from Truffles, a hound miix, at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2017
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch joins forces to help veterans

Grant will help Nate's and Paws and Warriors pair veterans with companion pets.

  • East County
  • News
"Picasso used to say that his paintings were his diary. These days, I’m more attracted to that. I want people to remember me for my works.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 21, 2015
Studio Space: Javier Rodriguez

Working in a new Longboat Key studio space, Javier Rodriguez is exploring new styles and taking risks with his artwork.

  • Arts + Culture
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2018
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership

A Feb. 12 exhibit opening will start a months-long celebration.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although Cigar Paradise’s St. Petersburg location includes outdoor seating, representatives for the business pledged a St. Armands store would not apply for a sidewalk café permit. Image courtesy Cigar Paradise
  • By David Conway |
  • December 2, 2021
Cigar bar plans St. Armands location

A proposal for a new business on the Circle drew questions from neighbors concerned about the smell.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Palm Apartments building is dwarfed by the 18-story Embassy Suites hotel next door. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 4, 2022
City Commission allows demolition of 1925 Sarasota building to proceed

Experts weighing in on the Palm Apartments say much of its historic character has been lost to numerous renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents hope county leaders will make improvements along major corridors first.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2020
County leaders consider bicycle, pedestrian improvements

County begins considering how to improve cycling and pedestrian connectivity with an eye toward fewer crashes for all.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FDOT last year started its two-year project to reconfigure the interchange of University Parkway and Interstate 75. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2016
University/I-75 interchange to close

The temporary closure Tuesday night will allow crews to install a bridge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 4, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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