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(Photo via Breeze Airways)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 10, 2022
Airline adds service to suburban New York City from SRQ

Breeze Airways plans to launch flights to Westchester County in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlie Bishop has been named the permanent Manatee County administrator.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 12, 2023
Charlie Bishop named Manatee County administrator

Commissioners went away from the search company's suggestions to name Bishop, who has served shortly as the interim.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 27, 2023
Manatee commissioners say days of three-term leaders are numbered

Following the resignation of Vanessa Baugh from the board, only first-term commissioners remain.

  • East County
  • News
This Hyde Park home at 7302 Westminster Court sold for $2 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,193 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 2, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 18-22 in Lakewood Ranch

A University Park home on Westminster Court tops the week's sales at $2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Mooney junior guard Olivia Davis leads the team in scoring through nine games.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 23, 2021
Cougars girls basketball welcomes all challengers

After a run to the state title game in 2020, Cardinal Mooney wants everyone's best shot

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Downtown Sarasota. Courtesy of Visit Sarasota.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 9, 2019
Sarasota named one of the best places to live in America

Sarasota was also ranked as the No. 3 city in America to retire in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Carol Felts

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
The Suncoast Walk-a-thon has become Southeastern Guide Dogs' biggest walk-a-thon that also raises the most amount for the nonprofit.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 27, 2024
Southeastern Guide Dogs gears up for annual Suncoast Walkathon

Local puppy raisers play key role in preparing the dogs to help their future clients.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • July 25, 2018
Time is of the essence for the Sarasota Orchestra while planning for a new hall

The Sarasota Orchestra chose to explore other sites within the city of Sarasota for a new concert hall because it doesn't have time to wait for The Bay Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Crews have worked for months on the construction of a home at the end of Halyard Lane in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 9, 2020
Commissioners approve changes to building permit fees

Longboat Key commissioners last updated the town’s building permit fees in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 16, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 18-24

There's entertainment for all audiences in Sarasota this week, starting with art galleries and exhibits and winding through theater, concerts and classic movies at the cinema.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Hernandez Troupe was best known for their springboard act. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2019
Performers make way into Circus Ring of Fame

Four acts will be inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on St. Armands Circle Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kevin Everhart.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Everhart

The Lakewood Ranch junior running back scored six touchdowns against West Boca Raton High on Sept. 24

  • East County
  • Sports
Adrienne Boynes started weightlifting two years ago, when a girls weightlifting program came to Cardinal Mooney High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Cardinal Mooney junior weightlifter carries home regional title

The girls weightlifting program has only existed at Mooney for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Once again, Karin Murphy is meeting with neighborhoods to refine the forthcoming form-based code.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Neighborhood input shapes form-based code

The authors of a new citywide zoning code are attempting to tailor the regulations based on feedback from residents — which means a final product is still a long way away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Self-storage staff finds torpedo in repossessed unit
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2024
Self-storage staff finds torpedo in repossessed unit

An inert explosive at a self-storage business prompted a response from MacDill Air Force Base. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Students from the Sarasota Ballet School performed Sept. 16 at Studio 20's first unveiling.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 1, 2010
FRIDAY BEST BET: Studio 20's open house

Sarasota Ballet hosts a free open house tonight at its new Lemon Avenue dance studio.

  • Arts + Culture
A condominium in The Phoenix tops sales at $3.3 million. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,785 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 25, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 8-12 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in The Phoenix tops the week's sales at $3.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
David Proudfoot won the first Run for the Beads 5K on Feb. 18, 2023.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 31, 2024
Second Mardi Gras-themed race scheduled for Waterside

Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation's Run for the Beads Mardi Gras 5K Run/Walk will again wind through Waterside of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Katelyn Fulghum and Vanessa Sloman, who are third grade teachers at Tara Elementary School, loved seeing Jennifer Klein, Nathan Klein, Christian Klein and Catherine Klein cheering them on during their run.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 15, 2024
Two Tara Elementary teachers join coast-to-coast Florida running team

The teachers wanted to challenge themselves by joining their fitness club friends in a unique effort.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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