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Jason Bearden
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 25, 2023
Public invited to discuss key issues with Manatee commissioner

Commissioner Jason Bearden says he is willing to talk about issues including the reduction of wetland protections over coffee in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2011
IPOC questions plan changes

The town of Longboat Key has been working since last year to amend its Comprehensive Plan. The Islandside Property Owners Coalition believes the amendments and plan are inconsistent.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alec Miller. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Miller

The Sarasota boys cross country runner finished 18th (15:38.80) at the 2022 FSU Invitational on Oct. 8 in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2023
Public invited to comment on Fruitville roundabout sculpture finalists

A meeting via Zoom will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday when three artists will present their proposals and receive feedback.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Suncoast Concert Band got its start in January 1933 as the Sarasota Trailer Park Band.
  • By Robert Stoll |
  • September 6, 2023
Suncoast Concert Band celebrates its 90th birthday

Formed in a trailer park during the Great Depression, the Sarasota-based band is still going strong.

  • Arts + Culture
Emily Brown is a visiting professor of law and director of the Immigration Clinic at The Ohio State University.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 13, 2023
Attorney discusses US immigration issues with LBK Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club's July event featured attorney Emily Brown's presentation on the state of the U.S. immigration system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Russell Matthes, co-owner of the Daiquiri Deck and president of the Siesta Key Village Association, has told his members on numerous occasions about his efforts to make sure his managers do not let the music go above the maximum 75-decibel level.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 17, 2011
Officer working on noise complaints

With new deputies and new restaurant managers working in the Village, uncertainty over noise regulations has resulted in more resident complaints in recent weeks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Hurricane Idalia at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2023
Hurricane Idalia news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds.

  • Hurricane Season
A rendering of the second-floor outdoor seating area at the planned Ocean Prime in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2023
Ocean Prime's upscale dining will be alongside retail, condos at The Quay

High-end seafood and steak restaurant Ocean Prime will feature marina views and two levels of dining at the Sarasota development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Industrial Court serves as the access road to U.S. Recycling. To the right are businesses located along Central Avenue. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 8, 2022
Neighborhood complaints over recycling plant reach City Commission

With little authority available, the Sarasota City Commission is considering all options to provide relief for residents in Central Cocoanut surrounding a growing debris recycling business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gabriel McDerment has been working on his musical, "Acceptance Pending," since his freshman year at New York University where he is now a junior.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 15, 2023
Braden River High alum to produce musical for Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Gabriel McDerment will debut his musical, "Acceptance Pending," in the international performing arts festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Liz Reed giving the Bradenton Ghost Walk
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 1, 2023
Design 2000 employee hunts ghosts in her spare time

Liz Reed is the co-founder of the Paranormal Society of Bradenton and shares that she wants to help people understand that ghosts really aren't that scary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fahd Khair, David Simonov and Jack Goehring play for the Lakewood Ranch Chargers U9 team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2023
As Lakewood Ranch has grown, so has Chargers youth soccer

The organization has brought joy to thousands of soccer players, with more growth ahead.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 28, 2017
Pay now, or pay more later

Florida’s building codes show the benefits and savings of practicing disaster avoidance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Karen Mills is welcomed to the stage.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 17, 2022
Karen Mills talks business at RCLA lecture

The latest lecture series event was held March 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Seniors age 65 and up wait for 15 minutes to be monitored for adverse effects after receiving COVID-19 vaccines from Manatee County on Jan. 7 at Bennett Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 25, 2021
Manatee County receives vaccine for another 4,500 seniors

Manatee County 311 operators begin scheduling 4,500 more first-dose vaccine appointments.

  • East County
  • News
Shawna Hicks-Cranston, the owner of PostNet, says Mentor Connect benefits both the mentors and mentees that participate.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2023
Young professionals, mentors connect through LWR Business Alliance

Mentor Connect, an LWRBA Young Leaders Alliance program, brings mentorship opportunities that benefit anyone in the business community.

  • East County
  • Business
Denis Jones and Abigail Hite are seniors at Southeast High, attending the Bradenton school for its IB program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area swimmers follow similar paths toward their goals

Abigail Hite and Denis Jones, both state medal contenders, chose Southeast High for their journey.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Tell that snake this is our beach

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A conceptual rendering of The Bay with a new performing arts center in the middle of the park. The building drawing is for illustrative purposes only. (Courtesy Image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 21, 2022
Task force set to choose Sarasota Performing Arts Center architect

The first meeting of the committee will be Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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