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It might be early in November, but Santa still have time to visit the Ice Palace at The Mall of University Town Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 12, 2015
Heater: 'Tis the season ... already?

Santa's season continues to stretch longer

  • East County
  • News
Jim Brown was elected to his current at-large seat in 2017. He plans to run for re-election in 2019.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 14, 2018
Longboat's Jim Brown files for re-election

Deadline to qualify for town's March commission elections is Nov. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The center will cost an estimated $10 million to operate per year for the first five years after it opens. Pending state approval, the center could being operating in May.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 16, 2015
Sarasota Memorial board approves trauma center

The new center must get state approval; Sarasota Memorial Hospital will submit the application in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners specifically cited their desire to see an increased use in foot traffic as opposed to circulation use during the program. Photo by Cassidy Alexander.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 18, 2019
County plans to pursue pilot program for Sunday library hours

If introduced, the pilot program would introduce 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours at two local libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dik and Patsy Hall fill their plates with fresh shrimp. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Neighborhood news

Waterlefe opens remodeled River Club; GreyHawk revs up holiday spirit

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unicorp CEO Chuck Whittall said he hopes construction can begin in October at the St. Regis site.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 28, 2021
St. Regis developer hopes to start construction by October

Construction was initially supposed to start in July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tina Adams, Marlene Campanaro and Kelli Smith. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 17, 2020
Longboat Key resident donates lap quilts

After knitting them throughout the year, Marlene Campanaro donates the fruits of her labor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2017
Top Story - May: Nathan Benderson Park organization CEO resigns

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Where's Waldo? In Lakewood Ranch

A Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident took a new spin on his name Oct. 31, when he sported familiar attire to work at Easter Seals in Sarasota and to his weekly Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Ranch YMCA unveils expansion

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA opened its new fitness center to the public March 3.

  • East County
  • News
Gail Condrick now sits on the board of directors for Veriditas, which aims to create personal growth through the labyrinth experience.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2018
Longboater aims to create labyrinth awareness

LBK’s Gail Condrick recently was named to the Veriditas board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
CDD 4 to launch town hall meetings

The Lakewood Ranch CDD will start "Meet Your CDD 4 Supervisors" meetings early next year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 22, 2019
Underground utilities project launches on Longboat Key

The operation began on the southern end of Longboat Key on Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 27, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and East Manatee County areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
He presents as healthy, so his wife, Beth, said a lot of the brunt of saying "no" falls on her.
  • By Katie Johns and Brynn Mechem | Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
Caregivers struggle to find balance between self care and responsibilities

Local caregivers share their obstacles, while experts weigh in on how to take care of yourself and a loved one.

  • Health
Mark Lucas, Damian Simunovic and Dennis Jackson of Station 11.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2016
Morton’s cooks up 17th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Fire stations from Manatee and Sarasota counties cooked up their best attempts for the trophy in the 17th annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday evening at Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 10

These are a few of our favorite arts & entertainment events taking place on our calendar May 10 through May 16 in and around Sarasota, Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The city’s pursuit of Big Pass sand continues to raise the question: Why create endless strife and risk unknown effects when other options exist?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 17, 2018
Look elsewhere for Lido Key sand

Sarastoa's pursuit of Big Pass sand continues to raise the question: Why create endless strife and risk unknown effects when other options exist?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May is giving Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties three more weeks to present a settlement that affected parties will sign.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2013
Sept. 6: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Colony settlement extension granted; Commissioners reject Waterline Road development; Sarasota Memorial Hospital previews new Courtyard Tower; County commissioners break ground at Gulf Gate Library site

  • Longboat Key
  • News
For the first time since 2011, the Manatee County School District has earned a "B" District Grade.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 12, 2016
Manatee County School District earns ‘B’ District Grade

The district improved its rating for the first time since 2011.

  • East County
  • News
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