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The FreeFly Systems Alta X drone will be based out of the EMS station at 10311 Malachite Drive in Lakewood Ranch, pending approval from the Federal Aviation Association.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 7, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area may see drone added to its emergency response team

Drones will be used to deliver tourniquets, automatic external defibrillators and naloxone in Lakewood Ranch 911 situations.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 11.5.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Audrey Davis is the new medical director of neonatology at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2020
Oh baby, new doctor's on the job at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial add a neonatologist to help with any birth difficulties.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota historian Jeff LaHurd released his book, "Owen Burns: The Man Who Bought and Built Sarasota," in honor of Burns' 100th anniversary of arriving in Sarasota.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 4, 2010
Historian's book honors local visionary developer

Sarasota will honor Owen Burns, a significant developer and civic leader of Sarasota, with community events next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local officials and representatives of The Miracle League of Manasota and other agencies sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as part of the groundbreaking ceremony.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2011
FULL STORY: Baseball complex to open

The Miracle League of Manasota and Sarasota County officially broke ground on a specialized baseball complex for individuals with disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our View: Effective sales 'prevention'

Mention the word "parking" to Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, and you're likely to see flames and smoke spewing from her eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Talk about a hot topic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Harrison Schenerlein, Gregory Jordan, Hayden Dolan Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2018
Future turtle watchers

Three students from Anna Maria Island were awarded summer camp scholarships to Mote from the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron Johnson, 84, served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 1998 to 2006.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 28, 2016
Ron Johnson: A life in focus

Former Mayor and avid volunteer and Ron Johnson died Monday night. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2011
P.F. Chang's China Bistro application moves forward

It's been more than a year since it was announced that Sarasota developer Dr. Mark Kauffman wanted to bring a P.F. Chang's China Bistro to the edge of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This year's Siesta Fiesta didn't close Ocean Boulevard, but the smaller footprint did little to rekindle merchant enthusiasm for the event.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2016
Future of Siesta Fiesta remains in question

Siesta Village merchants say the annual Siesta Fiesta is on life support. Some businesses say the event needs a jolt of energy — but others want to pull the plug.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Our View: 'The Andy Adams Colony'?

What follows is not an April Fools' joke. To the contrary, it's a serious moment of truth for the future of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Our View: Tax plan needs more vetting

On June 18, Manatee County voters will vote on two questions that are loaded with big tax consequences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Katy Cartlidge

Student activist, 18

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking is expected to remain closed until at least July 27.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key to keep public beach parking closed

Town Manager Tom Harmer is set to re-evaluate his executive order by July 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trey LaPorta, Rollins College, lacrosse; Hannah Howard, Elon University, soccer; Christina Warren, Princeton University, crew; Victoria Krupa, Huntingoon College, lacrosse
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 14, 2013
Signing Day: Athletes commit to colleges

Nine Sarasota seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rudy and Cindy Branson with their son Brad at the 2014 Pineapple Drop in Downtown Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 31, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.31.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 9, 2009
Casey Key group fights incorporation

U.S. Rep. Doug Holder said if the 243 petitions are verified, it could make him less likely to pursue Casey Key incorporation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River junior pitchers Lexie Phelps and Ali Yawn led the Braden River softball team back to the state semifinals May 6 for the first time since 2011.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2016
Pair of aces

Braden River pitchers hurl Pirates into first state semifinal since 2011.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Secur-All Insurance

Rookie Business - Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A sandhill crane and its babies, called colts, forage for food along Hidden River Trail.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2017
Vehicle strikes, kills new Sandhill crane parent

Nesting season proves dangerous time for crane family.

  • East County
  • News
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