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Manatee County will have two virtual meetings related to CARES Act funding distribution. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2020
Manatee County announces plan to distribute CARES Act funding

Virtual meetings will be held this week for Manatee County businesses, agencies needing assistance.

  • East County
  • News
Gollub
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
City names new downtown economic leader

In Greenville, S.C., Norman Gollub led efforts to reduce commercial vacancies and formed a revitalization overlay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 22, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No day at the park

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A Lido Key resident took video of waves crashing into the First Lido Condominium building on Sunday. Image courtesy Barbara Lowenthal.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2018
City declares erosion state of emergency on Lido Key

In the wake of Subtropical Storm Alberto, Sarasota city officials hope the state of emergency can lead to shoreline protections on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
boots
  • By Alicia King |
  • November 27, 2013
Fall's fab five

Fall's fab five

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 2, 2010
Lions Club awards $12,000 in scholarships

Three Sarasota high school students who plan to study education receive $4,000 each.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2010
Mixon, Matthews sever ties

Justin Matthews, of Matthews Wildlife Rescue, left the East County attraction after one of his animals, a deer named Buckey, was killed by a pack of dogs on the property.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2010
Softball squads ready for first pitch

District rivals Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High will begin their 2010 seasons Feb. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 1, 2010
TOP STORY, September: Colony suspends hotel operations

The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort suspended its hotel operations Sept. 27, while it attempted to reach an agreement with its association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 8, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival BREAKING NEWS! More Guests! NFL Hall of Famer! WWE Superstars! Sarasota’s own Flying Wallenda Family!

Sarasota Film Festival BREAKING NEWS! More Guests! NFL Hall of Famer! WWE Superstars! Sarasota’s own Flying Wallenda Family!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2010
Longboat Key Club resubmitting plan Wednesday

The Longboat Key Club and Resort is ready to resume its Islandside renovation-and-expansion hearings next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County is considering the purchase of two beachfront lots on Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 3, 2016
County to consider new Siesta Key parkland

The Sarasota County Commission next week will consider whether to negotiate for the purchase of two lots on Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort’s clubhouse remained closed Tuesday afternoon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2014
Lightning strike causes Cedars fire

A fire occurred this morning in an air-conditioning unit of the Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 14, 2018
Siesta Drive reopens after crash closure

Police advise lanes might have to close throughout the day as utility workers replace a pole.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Vincent Carroll will retire Dec. 31.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 14, 2015
Rev. Carroll to retire from 50-year ministry

Longboat Island Chapel’s senior minister, the Rev. Vincent Carroll, will retire Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A solid wall stands next to a wrought-iron fence. Many residents have chosen the type of front-yard fence shown on the left that people can see through.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 29, 2012
Zoning law could scale down wall heights

The city recently hired a consultant to draft a zoning law to regulate front-yard walls and fences that are built in residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Lakewood Ranch residents to hit streets for homeless

Ranch Natural Discoveries owner Judi DeWalt is the organizer behind the area's first Tour de Ranch ride.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2010
Our view: Forward Vision

Our view: Forward Vision

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Commission

This is the first of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County Commission and the Manatee County School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frank Post says that he helped recover over 300 semester credits with his students this year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 6, 2018
Extra credit goes to two teachers in East County

Two East County credit recovery teachers nominated for Educator Impact Award.

  • East County
  • News
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