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Mark Latham, director of Manatee County Mosquito Control, smiles despite there being hundreds of mosquitoes swarming his hand.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 19, 2016
Head of Manatee Mosquito Control not bugged by call to Africa

Month-long trip to Burkina Faso focuses on mosquito control to combat spread of malaria.

  • East County
  • News
Greg Campbell stands just off Lakewood Main Street. The Grove's new main bar will be open to the street through two huge pocket doors at the corner of the building.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Grove nears its opening in Lakewood Ranch

The Grove restaurant hopes to be open at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch by Dec. 1

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County struggled to buy a 32.9-acre parcel to form Johnson Preserve until the Conservation Foundation raised $1.03 million for the effort in 2018. The county is seeking dedicated funds for similar purchases.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 21, 2020
Manatee County voters consider whether to establish fund to buy environmentally significant lands

Manatee County fund, if approved by voters, would command up to $50 million in spending to preserve lands.

  • East County
  • News
Ailen Garcia Gorrita and Annalyse Neil paint together at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.3.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The commission also will approve $41,000 in funding for the Manatee portion of the island's trolley route.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2011
Commission makes beach decision tonight

The Town Commission must approve March 15 ballot questions for its island-wide beach project tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 17, 2013
Pickin' Picnic strums up success

Pickin' Picnic strums up success

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Tyler Strum and Gavin Burns. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
Koala(ty) chalk art at Lakewood Ranch High leads to funds for Australia

Koala(ty) chalk art at Lakewood Ranch High leads to funds for Australia

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Culture Collective includes seven community organizations
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2013
Arts organizations share collective vision

Seven arts organizations have partnered to debut a revamped Sarasota Culture Collective, an initiative to attract younger audience members to come to performances.

  • Arts + Culture
Pharmacist Gerry Letendre says that when prescribed correctly, hormone therapy can reduce symptoms of menopause without increasing risk of future diseases.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 19, 2020
Modern hormone therapy could help balance body's health hormones during menopause

Sarasota pharmacist says when taken properly, hormone therapy can reduce menopause effects without increased risks for diseases.

  • Health
GRITS founder Elizabeth Lanier helps Dyana Goss with her shooting form.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 18, 2015
GRITS targets Ancient Oak for new chapter

The women’s-only shooting group aims to make rounds in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Runners approach Gulfstream Avenue from the John Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Music Half Marathon. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By David Conway |
  • February 17, 2015
Music Half Marathon hits sour note for some

The inaugural event was a hit with runners, but some city leaders and businesses feel it was off-track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
DeQuandra Hill will be honored during Sarasota High's Senior Night Jan. 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 21, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top sports happenings this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jessica Hays and Sidney Turner chat at the tent.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 14, 2019
Scramble for SPARCC raises money for local organization

The golf event brought in money for domestic and sexual violence survivors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • March 13, 2014
Common Nonsense: And the award for Best Mundane Life Event goes to ...

Common Nonsense: And the award for Best Mundane Life Event goes to ...

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Pearl and Don Constantino say they enjoy playing pickleball at Bayfront Park, but they’re always prepared in case the court is in use.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 22, 2019
Pickleball plans firm up with consultant report

Town study shows where courts could be added, and for how much.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heritage Harbour hopes to deter speeders by monitoring how fast drivers travel. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 10, 2014
CDD discusses options to deter area speeders

Heritage Harbour South CDD approved lowering the speed in Lighthouse Cove from 25 to 20 mph.

  • East County
  • News
Gail Loefgren, right, hands an award to virtual winners D'Arcy and Ray Arpke in January, 2021. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 19, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce names Small Business Awards nominees

Awards will be handed out at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Mustangs lost 1-0 to Oakleaf High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2018
Mustangs softball falls in state semifinals

Lakewood Ranch High lost 1-0 to Oakleaf High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pollo Tropical plans to move into the former Square 1 Burgers across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on U.S. 41.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.30.16

A Caribbean restaurant prepares to move into midtown Sarasota, and local college leaders receive statewide recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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