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Florida Department of Environmental Protection engineer Bob Brantly speaks to Siesta Key residents at a workshop Nov. 30.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
State offers feedback on Big Pass dredge

Lido Key residents are anxious to get more sand. Siesta Key residents fear the worst. As the state nears a decision on the proposed Big Pass dredge, what else is new?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 21, 2020
Fr. Gerry

The family, including his sisters, Mary, Aine, Catherine, Brigid and Josephine, of the late Father Gerry Finegan thank you all for your expressions of sympathy and the kindness shown to us over the recent months on his passing.  

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
Downtown CRA's future undecided

Some city and county commissioners have taken a stance on extending the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but both boards are waiting to make a decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2016
Commissioners approve 1,400-home community

Medallion Home plans to convert dairy farm immediately south of Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • News
Heather Rippy
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 18, 2021
Gardening in Sarasota, on Longboat Key, blossoms during pandemic to help mind and body

Gardening can lift stress and creating food for yourself gives a sense of accomplishment.

  • Health
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 17, 2019
Glamor and goodwill at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

The Women's Council of Realtors Manatee event raises money for Foundation for Dreams at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • October 14, 2009
Foreclosure proceedings threaten San Marco shops

Three leased units in San Marco are under foreclosure. However, the plaza and its merchants remain open for business. Gary Moyer, owner of the properties, said he also is working with investors to pay off his debts.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 7, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Rescue to host CPR workshops

The workshops will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Jan. 23, Feb. 22 and March 15 at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 4, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 5

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia suggested the school district should consider allowing bus pickup to students closer than 2 miles from their assigned school to help reduce traffic congestion.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
Could public transit help Manatee County School District?

Manatee County, School District talk about ways to alleviate traffic congestion.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'That's What She Said'

This film felt like a low-budget 'Bridesmaids,' but with much more raunchy humor.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 23, 2018
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer celebrates upcoming fundraising season

Breast cancer survivors and their friends and family gathered on Aug. 23 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Sarasota-Manatee's kick-off celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
News Briefs

City approves Granada Park subdivision; State Street building sells for $1.15 million; Domestic-partnership registry approved

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Monica Quimby was named to the women's sled hockey Team USA for the eighth time in August. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sled hockey player earns eighth berth on Team USA

Lakewood Ranch's Monica Quimby was paralyzed at 19, but her athletic career has been pure gold.

  • East County
  • Sports
City employees Daniel Ohrenstein, Alex DavisShaw, Ryan Chapdelain and Karin Murphy led the panel discussion on traffic Monday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 11, 2015
Downtown condo residents talk traffic troubles

As the city continues a comprehensive examination of its transportation network, downtown residents questioned officials about traffic at an event Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2022
Manatee County Sheriff's Office releases report on commissioner's suspected DUI investigation

A deputy reported that George Kruse appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 11, 2019
When the gong is struck, Longboat's Longbeach Village Olympics begin

Games will be played throughout the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In June, Summer Wallace and Brendan Ragan posed in the parking lot that would eventually become the home of the Urbanite Theatre. Four months from opening, the building is now nearing completion. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2014
VIDEO: Urbanite Theatre kick-starts final fundraising push

The Urbanite Theatre, a new arts space coming to downtown Sarasota, is drawing nearer to its fundraising goals - and to an opening date.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 21, 2016
Theater review: 'Last Rights'

'Last Rights' puts last things first at Florida Studio Theatre

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Robert E. Willis Elementary School second graders Aubri Darpino and Ella Baas are socially distant while working on assignments. More students will be on campus after families were able to switch learning modalities.Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 21, 2020
More parents sending kids back to campus in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch-area elementary and middle schools will no longer offer hybrid option as more students return full time.

  • East County
  • News
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