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Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Sandy McIver said Palm-Aire is still a safe community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Observe & Report: Lakewood Ranch's additional security services

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts currently pay $330,000 annually to have additional private security guards and patrols in the community. The private companies cannot make arrests, and the majority of their reports are responses to suspicious vehicles and vandalism.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Our View: Why Obamacare can't work

How Insurance Works, And Why Obamacare Can't Possibly Work

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2010
P&Z selects subcommittee members

The Planning and Zoning Board selected George Symanski Jr. and Pat Zunz to the town's Vision Plan review subcommittee Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Teri Stabler, now an international champion kettlebell athlete, works out at Punch Kettlebell Gym in Sarasota. She will begin preparations to compete in professional divisions.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 17, 2015
Hometown kettlebell athlete becomes international champ

Teri Stabler, who works for Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, won a gold medal at an international kettlebell fitness competition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Haley Wulliman-Gomes with Alyssa Gancitano, Emily Corwin and Tami Ojeda.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 9, 2013
Ritz-Carlton delivers Teddy Grams to SMH

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, delivered Teddy Grams to Sarasota Memorial Hospital patients Monday, Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The commission will discuss how to proceed with a potential master planning effort for Bobby Jones.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2015
Bobby Jones committee recommends $14.5 million in upgrades

At a special meeting of the City Commission, the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee will lay out its suggestions for improving the municipal golf facility

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 22, 2017
Booker High School Gospel Choir performs at Christ Church

The choir club treated Christ Church members to a performance following the church's monthly dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An observation deck/fishing pair overlooks a 10-acre lake with a canoe launch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Nature park to open soon

Conservatory Park was set to be developed into homes before neighborhood homeowners associations stepped in. Now, the 55 acres of wetlands and trail is set to open later this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2012
World Class Senior Challenge upcoming

National 70s champion Joe Bachmann and Fred Farzanegan will face off in the Gettel Nissan Tennis Series World Class Senior Challenge April 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emily Hall said her local aquarium made a huge impact on her.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2018
Something new to sea in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Janet and John Hunter with Betty Schoenbaum
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 7, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Success stories; And success in the making; Sarasota choo-choo

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 30, 2010
Mote scientists search for missing satellite tag

Researchers are asking for the public's help in locating a satellite tag that was used to track a whale shark.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 22, 2017
Lemur reserve in Myakka seeking help during hurricane season

The Myakka City Lemur Reserve has created a wish list.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy's Bar-B-Q opened July 1 for customers in Lakewood Ranch at Lorraine Corners. It eventually will replace the store at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, which will offer pre-prepared options for Nancy's Bar-B-Q customers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2019
Nancy's Bar-B-Q opens new Lakewood Ranch location

Nancy's Bar-B-Q opens new Lakewood Ranch location

  • East County
  • News
Maicy Powell wrote "The Kid is Alright" about her growth in WBTT.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 24, 2019
Sarasota high school student writes "The Kid is Alright"

Booker High 18-year-old's one-woman show is an autobiographical look at her life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 21, 2015
Theater review: 'The Secret Garden'

The children's classic blooms at Manatee Players

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Youth Baseball Day was a highlight of 2017 for this columnist.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2018
An open letter to 2018 on the state of area sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 6, 2018
Child Protection Centers thanks community partners at Blue Ribbon Breakfast

Child Protection Center’s 14th Annual Blue Ribbon Breakfast honors those who serve through all facets of child abuse prevention and awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SCORE Association CEO W. Kenneth Yancey recently spoke at an event in Sarasota that honored local small business owners and SCORE volunteers. Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 20, 2013
Rise ABOVE: W. Kenneth Yancey

The head of one of the largest pro-business counseling groups in the country delivers a message of hope to the Gulf Coast. 'The great thing about entrepreneurs is they are so resilient,' says W. Kenneth Yancey.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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