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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 20, 2019
Murder suspect arrested in Longboat

20-year-old Bradenton man was sought in connection with the death of shopkeeper.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2009
Jaleski wants electronic agendas

Commissioner Gene Jaleski says the town will save both money and time by using electronic agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A boat decorated as a Christmas tree makes its way down the bay for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.10.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch athletic director Kent Ringquist said he believes adding a sand volleyball court on the school's campus is something that can be done.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 1, 2020
New sports might be headed to local high schools

Sand volleyball and girls wrestling were approved by the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
SPORTS BRIEFS

Lakewood Ranch relay sets new school record; Braden River Rage win Junior Showcase; Out-of-Door Academy baseball sets record for wins; Ranch High defender signs with Sand Sharks

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 22, 2013
School Board to vote on new administrators

Superintendent Rick Mills has chosen a new investigator in the Office of Professional Standards, an exceptional student education director and a director of planning and performance management - pending school board approval tonight.

  • East County
  • Schools
The downtown CRA contributed funds to public improvement projects, such as the Lemon Avenue Mall streetscape, and public-private partnerships, such as the Whole Foods complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2015
City blindsided by county’s move to end CRA

At a budget hearing last week, the County Commission decided to end the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area — a vote the city did not know was coming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Superintendent Rick Mills, center, flanked by his senior leadership team at a press conference Friday, said the school district remains upbeat about the future. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 7, 2014
Audits cost district $7 million

The Manatee County School District must cut $9.3 million in the 2014-15 budget to meet reserve requirements.

  • East County
  • News
Shoppers can donate new, unwrapped toys to multiple locations for Toys for Tots around Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 30, 2014
Toys for Tots dropoffs located throughout Sarasota

Shoppers can donate new, unwrapped toys to multiple locations for Toys for Tots around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Following her diagnosis with breast cancer, Allison Nelson got married and started a business that would leave a legacy after she died.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 18, 2013
Leaving a mark organically

Before Allison Nelson died of breast cancer, she started an organic produce business that donates vegetables to people with cancer through the Center for Building Hope, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Dan Stevens in "The Guest." Photo source: Amazon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2019
Cringe Blog: Don't answer the door

"The Guest" and "Tigers Are Not Afraid" are this week's picks.

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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 28, 2011
Reverend follows his heart for trip

Rev. Michael Mansperger, of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, plans to take a sabbitical for the first time in his more than 30-year career.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maria Micelli and her fifth-grade son, Christian Micelli snap a quick picture before Christian Micelli keeps jogging around the track during the walkathon.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students put best foot forward

Willis Elementary hosts its annual Walkathon fundraising event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 27, 2010
Paving project postponed

Recent rainfall has postponed the beginning of a Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2011
Our View

Spend a little, learn a lot

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
If approved, the project would place 20,000 almaco jack in a pen suspended in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 15, 2021
EPA to revisit offshore fish farm permit

The Environmental Appeals Board has requested the Environmental Protection Agency to provide a status report on the permit with guidance under the Biden Administration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 10, 2016
Florida Studio Theatre hosts backlot barbecue

The theater kicks off summer with a Southern-style cookout.

  • Arts + Culture
Becky LeVesque of Central Park shows off the sunflowers she picked up at The Market at Lakewood Ranch last year. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 21, 2018
Market for entertainment expands

The Market at the Sarasota Polo Club returns Dec. 5 with more offerings.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Erv Hyde is 78 but he still loves to make music.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Come join the Manatee Community Concert Band

Lakewood Ranch residents among those who enjoy a renewed musical career with the Manatee Community Concert Band.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 28, 2020
City keeps Bobby Jones trails open

With golf operations closed, city complex opens its paths to exercise fans, wildlife enthusiasts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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