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Lift Station 87 and a shelter for the homeless were the main topics of discussion during today's City Commission meeting at City Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2013
City Commission approves new lift station engineering firm

After signing off on new engineering work at Lift Station 87, the commission talked homelessness - which led to some sniping between two commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local artist and designer Ray Peper's "Wallflowers" design featured in this year's Iconcept show.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 19, 2015
Iconcept returns to Art Center Sarasota

Iconcept brings back the most creative fashion statements of the entire Sarasota calendar this Thursday at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

  • Arts + Culture
Waste Management will not be picking up trash on Presidents Day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat trash pickup delayed due to holiday

Waste Management will pick up residents’ garbage Tuesday, Feb. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 11, 2017
The Pines toasts its centenarians

Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation & Senior Care Community held its seventh annual Centenarian Tea on Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"It's been great to be able to transition into what you are campaigning for," says Greg Steube. "It's truly an honor to be one of the few people in the state to represent somebody."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Greg Steube

After more than two years of campaigning, 32-year-old Greg Steube finally can put his ideas into action as the District 67 representative in the Florida House of Representatives.

  • East County
  • News
Juniors Danielle Valley and Will Kazokas train six days a week with the Sarasota Sharks and also swim for Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch swimmers take home state titles

Lakewood Ranch High juniors Danielle Valley and Will Kazokas each won individual state titles at the FHSAA Class 2A swimming championships Nov. 12, at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Briefs

Property values to drop 9.44%; All Angels requests placement on wayfinding sign; fire union elects new vice president

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County staff installed a WaterGoat in Whitaker Bayou.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 21, 2020
County installs WaterGoats to collect trash in waterways

The floating devices will help keep trash from entering Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Commission Chairwoman Betsy Benac and her fellow Manatee County commissioners extended the county's "state of local emergency."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2020
Manatee County expected to get 'drive-thru' COVID-19 testing this week

Manatee County commissioners extend 'state of local emergency' due to coronavirus.

  • East County
  • News
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 24, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 18, 2019
Longboat first responders restart shock victim's heart

Rescuers arrived to find man with no pulse.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden Woods resident Gary Herbert lives immediately north of a wetland area that is part of the Mayara property. Although his views likely won't change, he still believes the property, overall, should be preserved for wildlife.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2016
Residents fight infill project

Braden Woods residents hope Manatee County will preserve a 33-acre parcel in their community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Our View

The ugly perils of taxation

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Edgewater Contractors Inc.

Rookie Business - Winner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2013
Deputies on high alert at fair

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office received information a gang-related shooting would occur at the fair.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 25, 2010
Police panel quiets chief

The Sarasota police chief thought he might get to defend himself against the Police Advisory Panel's heavy criticism but was told he'd have to wait for a future meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Late in life, unable to walk or talk, Jim Hunsader rode around the farm on his golf cart, watching the Pumpkin Festival from afar. Photos by Josh Siegel and courtesy of the Hunsader family
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 11, 2013
IN MEMORIAM: Cultivating a Passion

East County remembers Donald James 'Jim' Hunsader, pioneer of Hunsader Farms.

  • East County
  • News
Third and fourth-graders beat the drum to the music.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River Elementary students drum up music

Third- and fourth-grade students performed three pieces for their “Orffestra.”

  • East County
  • Schools
Brandi Ezell of SMART accepts a grant for $3,000 from Lakewood Ranch Community Fund President Garrett Shinn.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund grants 22 wishes

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund grants 22 grants and $83,500 to nonprofits that impact Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
News Briefs

Longboat campaign-sign debate continues; Intracoastal dredging occurring behind Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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