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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
East County weather page photo: February 4

Sherry Packard captured this hawk in the Summerfield neighborhood of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Following the second positive test, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is working to evaluate the exposure risk for workers and other individuals at the facility.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2020
Second Sarasota Memorial Hospital patient tests positive for COVID-19

A 67-year-old-Manatee County woman is the third Sarasota-linked coronavirus case announced in the past two days.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cops Corner reports from the Sheriff's Office.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2019
Aggressive arm chops visitor in Lakewood Ranch

Cops Corner: Interesting police reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 18

Doug Blunt captured this full moon rising over the harbor at the Shore Restaurant on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High junior Morgan Mulholland's painting, Kona, is based off a photo of a family friend's dog.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Your Town

Lakewood Ranch High student shows off artwork; Tara Elementary principal nominated for Principal of the Year

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 28, 2018
Roskamp Institute hosts second annual sold-out Grey Matters symposium

The research institution shared it's latest findings with supporters on Sept. 28 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Kayleigh Omang. Judge Brian Iten was appointed to the bench in 2015.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 9, 2018
Judge, attorney face off in rare race

Election, scheduled for Aug. 28, is first contested race for a judge in the region in 12 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 5, 2017
Sarasota Chamber pitches in with post-holiday cleanup

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, along with other local organizations, took to the shores on Sept. 5 to clean up Labor Day litter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 30, 2013
Manatee County administrator to unveil 2014 budget today

Ed Hunzeker's $517 million budget, set to be presented to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners at a workshop this afternoon, features lower property tax rates.

  • East County
  • News
Vice president Janet Hartman, treasurer Pam Crowe and president Noreen Ackerman.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 5, 2019
Key Niners welcome members back with luncheon

The Longboat Key Club's women's nine hole golf association teed off the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At $5.1 million, the development sold for more than 10 percent above the original asking price. Image courtesy Ian Black Real Estate).
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota development sells for $5.1 million

Sale underscores demand for mulitfamily housing in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Town names five new retirement board members

Three separate pension boards were combined into one, nine-member board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A message on the Asolo Repertory Theatre is the sign of the times not just there but for all theater in Sarasota. (Photo by Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 29, 2020
As season recedes further, groups look to the future

WBTT reschedules world premier of in-house original musical 'Ruby' for next season

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 12, 2014
State updates area taxable values

The Florida Department of Revenue expects Sarasota County property values to grow by at least 5.5% each year from the current fiscal year through fiscal year 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gerardo Velez's group Hendrix X Hendrix is the headliner on Saturday. Velez, a percussionist, played with Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 13, 2019
Hunger burns for Hendrix at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Giving Hunger the Blues music festival celebrates Woodstock's 50th anniversary at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Bikos of the Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby team reaches out to Lakewood Ranch'   s Wayne Comegno, 5, who gets some beads.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2017
Tribute to Heroes Parade thrills Lakewood Ranch crowd

Thousands squeeze into Lakewood Main Street to honor veterans.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 20, 2020
County takes steps toward affordable housing in north Sarasota

If approved, a mixed-use affordable housing project would be built at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of Jon F. Swift Construction
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 8, 2017
Bayfront Park pickleball and tennis courts open to public

The courts officially opened on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
Our View

Changing of the guard

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane explains what different zones mean, and why it's important to know yours.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 21, 2017
Evacuation zones updated for 2017

Residents are encouraged to "know their zone" before a storm is approaching, and prepare.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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