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  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • February 29, 2024
Will Medicare Missteps Affect Your Retirement?

While the general process for your Medicare plans and options may seem straightforward, it is essential to carefully consider your options.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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The outdoor patios and balconies oversee a deck, new pool, spa, and manicured grounds.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2024
Siesta Key home sells for $15 million

It's the most expensive sale of a property on the Key in more than two years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection handles enforcement of the Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act of 1996.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat Key considers local enforcement of mangrove rules

Investigating potential mangrove trimming violations requires time and dedicated staff, says Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In November, Town Manager Tom Harmer announced the Karons would donate up to $500,000 to fund and design the construction of the Town Center stage in exchange for its naming rights. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 21, 2022
Town Center Green's over-budget bids prompt rethink

Longboat Key hopes that additional private money can be attracted to keep the stage project on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee Commissioner James Satcher has been appointed to be Manatee County's supervisor of elections.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2024
Bizarre supervisor of elections saga continues in Manatee County

Commissioner James Satcher faces tough choices as election approaches.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 24, 2024
Guide dogs take behind-the-scenes stroll down Main Street

While the animated short "Ace" draws attention worldwide, Palmetto nonprofit Dogs Inc.'s trainers go about business as usual.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leighton Allenby and Michele De Luce
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 5, 2023
You and me on Longboat Key

Shell muralists make Facebook group to rebuild mural and organize other events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fresh Kitchen offers an abundance of 100% gluten-free variations that you can construct to your tastebuds' delight.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 1, 2023
Five must-try rice bowls in Sarasota

Some sports fans might be disappointed by who won the Super Bowl, but all local foodies can agree that these Rice Bowl Champions deserve the title.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Norman Love Confections has reopened its chocolate salon on the other side of University Parkway at The Shoppes at UTC.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 8, 2024
Norman Love Confections moves in next to Trader Joe's

The chocolate salon moved to the Manatee County side of UTC to The Shoppes.

  • East County
  • Business
Jordan Sebastiano of Servpro tosses a football.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 20, 2024
East and west are on the same team at tailgate business expo

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance returned to last year's tailgate theme as it hosted its annual expo.

  • East County
  • Business
Booker High lineman Jordan Radkey (55) and safety Jason Thomas (16) are expected to be big contributors to the Tornadoes defense in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2024
Booker High football gets talent injection for 2024 season

The Tornadoes have lofty goals in year three under Head Coach Scottie Littles.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Country Club's Graham Gapin poses with the trophy from winning the Boys 10 division of the 2024 Southeast Florida State Invitational at nine under par (68-67—135).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2024
Lakewood Ranch junior golfer heads to US Kids World Championship

Graham Gapin won the Boys 10 division of the 2024 Southeast Florida State Invitational on June 8-9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Derek and Stephanie Schmitt, Kirsten (Schmitt) and Trevor Lovett, and Bob and Charleen Schmitt stand in front of Bob and Charleen's Summerfield home.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 12, 2024
Families grow with Lakewood Ranch: The Schmitts

From first baby to larger families, the Schmitt family has grown on the Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jenifer C. Back DMD |
  • February 6, 2020
The Truth about Teeth Whitening

The Truth about Teeth Whitening

  • Health
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Tennis Coach Dickie Herbst and Cornell Professor Emeritus Joe Novak formed a friendship after Herbst read a story about Novak in the East County Observer. Novak died in September.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 2, 2023
It's always story time at the East County Observer

The Lakewood Ranch-area newspaper celebrates 25 years at the Nov. 3 Music on Main.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Don't let crony capitalism run Siesta Key
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 8, 2024
Don't let crony capitalism run Siesta Key

A reader writes that Siesta Key doesn't need "mega" hotels.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Some Longboat events still on after Helene, Milton
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 13, 2024
Some Longboat events still on after Helene, Milton

Community centers and organizations assess how to approach the 2024-2025 season on Longboat Key after two hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County is proposing a roundabout at Creekwood Boulevard and 73rd Street East to address traffic congestion.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 22, 2023
Proposed Creekwood roundabout brings mixed feelings

Construction on the roundabout could begin by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
Matthew Amendt (left) plays Christopher Marlowe and Dylan Godwin plays William Shakespeare in "Born With Teeth" at Asolo Rep.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 23, 2024
'Born with Teeth' snarls with biting Elizabethan wit

William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe risk their lives to create great theater in this historical tragicomedy on the Asolo Rep stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jill Reiter, Paula Kapp, Shawna West and Ricki Harvey at the Welcome Back Key-Niners lunch.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 13, 2024
Longboat Key plans to move into the season as normal

Welcome back parties, town events and business reopenings hope to ensure snowbirds that the island is recovering little by little.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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