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  • December 9, 2021
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Sarasota's Bay Runner trolley service began in March 2022.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 24, 2025
Breeze to take over Sarasota's Bay Runner trolley service

The county's transit system will now operate the popular city-to-beach connection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite the area's demographics, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center often sees uninsured indigent people revisit the emergency room, where the most expensive form of care occurs.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2013
County considers new tax

Manatee County officials are considering an ordinance calling for the public to vote for a sales tax hike to fund indigent health care.

  • East County
  • News
George Rauch, Longboat Key, is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based General Propeller and a former Wall Street investment banker.
  • By George Rauch |
  • February 15, 2012
Market Watch: 'Thou shalt not covet'

The Decalogue's 10th precept is "thou shalt not covet (another man's wife or property)."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bob Blancato speaks at Senior Friendship Centers.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 13, 2024
Senior Friendship Centers hosts advocate for the needs of older Americans

Bob Blancato, the national coordinator of the bipartisan 3,000-member Elder Justice Coalition, spoke at the organization during Older Americans Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson visited the Sarasota Observer and Pelican Press office Monday to discuss how the city of Louisville and Jefferson County consolidated in 2000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Merger Mayor: Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson said combining city and county governments spurred private job growth.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 7, 2014
Duval's: New name, newly remodeled — same great taste

Duval's: New name, newly remodeled — same great taste

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By The Insider |
  • April 9, 2013
Nathan Silver SOFT IN THE HEAD Director Interview Sarasota Film Festival

Nathan Silver SOFT IN THE HEAD Director Interview Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Outgoing Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Jan Wallace and incoming President Terri Driver crack a smile after Wallace officially passes the gavel on June 24 at Hugo's II.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 1, 2025
Jan Wallace passes gavel to new Rotary Club of Longboat Key head

Community environmental projects are set to take a front seat under the leadership of new Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Terri Driver.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
OUR VIEW: Manatee is open for business

What happens when a county building department begins acting like a business and focusing on customer service and cost controls? You get Manatee County and an environment that is prepared for economic recovery.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Manatee County Public Works Project Manager Robert Halbach says the improvements will improve traffic flow in the area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2019
Public-private partnership improves traffic flow in Lakewood Ranch

County will work with Publix to execute Lorraine Road/State Road 70 intersection improvements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Skylar Ead |
  • January 10, 2013
Contemporary performance art series returns to Ringling Museum

Contemporary performance art series returns to Ringling Museum

  • Arts + Culture
The Pilates “scissors” exercise, from the front: Ginny Walder, Joan Elder and, legs only, Sharon Burde, Genie Sundquist and Peggy Keefe.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 20, 2016
Fitness 2016: An abundance of options and LBK’s first yoga studio

The new year brings new fitness opportunities to Longboat Key fitness enthusiasts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susannah Cripe started Nov. 4 as the new executive director of Foundation for Dreams. She said she loves working with clients in hands-on roles. “I want to be right in the middle of the action,” Cripe says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2013
New director builds on roots

Longtime board member Susannah Cripe takes the helm at nonprofit Foundation for Dreams.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High football celebrates its first state championship since 1972.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2023
Senior class leads Cardinal Mooney football to state title win

The Cardinal Mooney High Cougars got key contributions from several members of the class against Trinity Catholic.

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  • Sports
Emily Storm won in her first American Junior Golf Association event on April 13 at Shalimar Pointe Golf Club.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 29, 2025
LRHS golfer wins in American Junior Golf Association debut

Emily Storm is breaking through in her golf game at the right time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Paige Venuto, Keith Pandeloglou, and Danielle Bugel look forward to the first Communi-tee Golf Classic at Calusa Golf and Country Club Sept. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities launches its first golf tournament

Calusa Golf and Country Club in Lakewood Ranch will host the inaugural event Sept. 17.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Braden River sophomore Molly Horalek (16), sophomore Mia McGuire (7), senior Riley Hinkle (9), junior Morgan Beane (13) and junior Baylee Hinkle (15) celebrate a win over ODA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2023
Braden River High volleyball has its eyes on third-straight district title

The Pirates overcame the loss of a senior leader to finish the regular season 18-6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Office Manager Maria Patino and Dr. Duane Johnson enjoy being with the first business to open at Waterside Place: The Lakewood Ranch Medical Group.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Group pops the lid as first business to open at Waterside Place

Lakewood Ranch Medical Group first to open doors at Waterside Place.

  • East County
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