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The Sarasota Police Department is waiting for officials to fix the gas leak.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2019
UPDATE: Orange Avenue reopens following gas leak

A segment of the road between 19th Street and 25th Street was closed as authorities responded to a gas leak.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Stephanie Pollack (Maid of Honor), Jake Pollack, Sophie Pollack, Ariane Pollack (Bride) and Jeff Spross (Groom). Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 25, 2017
Family Affair

Jacob and Sophie Pollack celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary by watching their granddaughter get married.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alahna Smith (left) and Isabelle Cooke (right) have fun finding the hidden eggs. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 4, 2018
Easter Eggstravaganza

Longboat Island Chapel held an Easter sunrise service and egg hunt on April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 23, 2017
St. Armands Circle Association hosts annual meeting

Association members enjoyed cocktails and light bites before the meeting on May 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2017
Manatee County works on setting budget

Plans for capital projects, among other needs, are up for discussion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2017
Polo season swings into action

Season opener celebrates national football championship.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This rendering shows the approved design.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2017
Roundabout option finalized at Rye Road

FDOT will start acquiring right of way this year for the Manatee County project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 5, 2016
Longboat Harbour welcomes residents back to paradise

Longboat Harbour hosted a "Welcome Back to Paradise" bash to welcome residents back to the key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cash Woods hangs over the barricade to wave his flag at Sarasota Military Academy cadets.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 11, 2015
Downtown Sarasota beams with pride for Veterans Day parade

Main Street hosts parade goers and local veterans for annual parade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children play on the playground before the ceremony.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2014
Foundation opens new playground

Foundation for Dreams held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new $160,000 playground today.

  • East County
  • News
Craig Little received Superintendent Rick Mills' recommendation for the Lakewood Ranch High principal position.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 3, 2014
Craig Little recommended for Lakewood Ranch High principal position

Superintendent Rick Mills recommends Craig Little for the Lakewood Ranch High principal position.

  • East County
  • News
Cyclist killed on Sarasota causeway
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2026
Cyclist killed on Sarasota causeway

Police are investigating the Saturday night incident on the Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2009
Osprey man charged with possession of child porn

An online photo developer tipped off authorities to the man's alleged activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2010
Kiwanis donate $65,000 for at-risk youth

The Kiwanis Club of Bradenton recently made a $65,000 donation to the Manatee County School Board's Take Stock in Children Program.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 21, 2013
Man burglarizes Radio Shack - again

Sarasota Police arrested Jody Cubbage for breaking into the business on the North Trail for the second time in two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 28, 2013
Stickney Point Bridge malfunction causes traffic jam

The drawbridge on south Siesta Key was stuck open for an hour after a locking malfunction, according to Florida Department of Transportation reports.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This note was left on the Ranch Grill's front door on Tuesday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 9, 2018
Ranch Grill closes in Lakewood Ranch

Note on the front door thanks the community for its support.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
Undie Sunday

Charity group Bridge a Life is starting a new campaign to collect socks, underwear, toothbrushes and toothpastes for the children in foster care.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Master Gardener Lori Walker holds a meeting on site with participants. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2016
Lakewood Ranch community garden sprouts

Already 15 plots have been reserved.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting will be held on the fourth floor of Manatee County's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2016
County to host workshops

Topics include health care and bus fares, among others.

  • East County
  • News
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