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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
The LED baseball, created by Lakewood Ranch-based Evolucia, has Rivera's autograph, uniform number and career stats written on it.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 23, 2013
East County company partners with Mariano Rivera on LED ball

Evolucia, a Lakewood Ranch-based LED lighting company, has partnered with legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on a new baseball.

  • East County
  • News
(Alex Mahadevan) None of the new sea turtle nests on Longboat Key were disturbed when a man drove onto the beach Sunday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2016
Joy rider threatens Longboat turtle nests

The Longboat Key Police Department cited a man for driving his truck onto the beach Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kim and Robert Livengood |
  • September 8, 2014
The Cocktail Couple: Breaking bread with Boardwalk Food Company

The Cocktail Couple: Breaking bread with Boardwalk Food Company

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Don Walker and Gary Marachek in "ART."Photo by Gary Sweetman Photography.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2015
Theater Review: 'Art'

Theater Review: 'Art'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2009
Backflow deadline looms

With 331 backflow-prevention devices left to be installed Key-wide, commissioners will discuss a possible third extension at its Thursday, June 18 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Vitale earns more accolades

The last few weeks have been special for Lakewood Ranch resident and Hall of Famer Dick Vitale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 24, 2016
Just Married — Allison Nace and JC Cornell

Allison Nace and JC Cornell were married on Nov. 21.

  • Black Tie
Chef Jet Tila with Dr. Joann Barrett and Stephanie Sassetti’s eighth-grade science class following a cooking lesson.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 27, 2017
Jet Tila cooks up excitement

Celebrity chef sparks interest in science and cooking at the Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Trishul Thejasvi, Thomas John Nudi, Amelia King and Bob Gray
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2016
Reel-world experience

Local filmmakers are showing film students professional experience and the importance of storytelling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 15, 2009
Merchants, Partnership merger talks back on

Despite downtown merchants ending merger negotiations with the Downtown Partnership last week, both sides will sit down this week to try to resurrect a deal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dawn Burns has been involved with the theater for most of her life. Now, she exposes her students to the fine arts through acting and musicals. Her class is preparing for a production of "Willy Wonka."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 26, 2014
The Good News: Dawn Burns

For Gocio Elementary teacher Dawn Burns, teaching her students about theater and the fine arts sets the stage for success.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Michael Welly

The general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort believes the club's Islandside project will be accepted by all residents - if it is built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Red pentas
  • By Rick Wielgorecki |
  • July 14, 2011
Is there a dwarf in your garden?

The subject of dwarf plants and their use in the landscape is the Holy Grail of homeowners - everybody wants a landscape that requires no maintenance.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The meeting is being held at the county's administrative building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2012
Planning Commission to discuss SMR project

The Manatee County Planning Commission meets at 9 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2012
Rain continues in Lakewood Ranch

Residents of Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding East County community have continued to see strong winds and rain today.

  • East County
  • News
Sixty-four percent of Manatee County 10th-grade students passed the Algebra I. End-of-Course exam.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 29, 2015
Manatee County schools rank third among seven in FDOE report

Florida Department of Education shows Manatee County students' scores fell below state averages on Algebra I. and English End-of-Course exams.

  • East County
  • News
The entryway and brewery at Darwin's on 4th. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 13, 2013
Tidbites: Sarasota produces food and drink winners

Darwin's Wins Big at Tampa Bay Beer Week; Kazu's 2.0 is Celebrating Sake, Sushi and ... Craft Beer; Fleming's Raises the Bar on New Cocktail and Food Menu

  • Arts + Culture
Voters will decide on two Longboat Key Town Commission seats in March.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2014
2015 election: Daly vs. Grossman, Jaleski vs. Younger

The town has two contested races after the deadline for candidates to qualify.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christian Laureano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
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