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A Menzi Muck machine owned by Manatee County makes clearing out a canal an easier proposition.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2023
Stormwater team clears canals and ditches to prevent flooding

Stormwater Section of Manatee County Public Works employees strive to keep system functioning at 100%.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 6, 2020
Seven cases of COVID-19 reported from Longboat Key

State's ZIP code reporting system indicates "5 to 9" cases, but town-by-town listing shows seven.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brandon Knecht previously coached the Riverview High junior varsity team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2023
New Riverview boys basketball coach seizes opportunity at 'special place'

Brandon Knecht is a Rams alumnus and spent seven seasons as an assistant coach between Riverview and Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A 34.5-acre D.H. Horton project to build 99 townhomes on Linger Lodge Road will go before the Manatee County Commission on Sept. 7 at the land use meeting. The request is to rezone 17.8 acres.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 23, 2023
Rezoning considered for more residential in East County

An extension to the Hillwood development was approved, while a development on Linger Lodge road was pushed to next month.

  • East County
  • News
Crowned king and queen, Mason Kramer and Emily D'Agostino lead the 2022 Buddy Walk.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 16, 2023
Manasota BUDS to host 21st Buddy Walk

The Buddy Walk takes place on Oct. 28 at Bayside Community Church’s Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
There are about 7,000 full-time residents in Longboat Key, of which about 69% are older than 65.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2021
More than 2,100 Longboaters vaccinated

About 2,153 people from Longboat Key’s 34228 ZIP code have received the vaccine, according to Florida Department of Health data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An ATV accident near Myakka City led to the death of a 22-year-old Myakka City woman.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 30, 2022
ATV accident leads to death of 22-year-old Myakka City woman

The accident occurred early Friday morning just off Verna Bethany Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2010
P&Z set to review code April 6

The Planning and Zoning Board will review code clarification suggestions presented by the Longboat Key Club and Resort next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A young rider catches air on a scooter at Payne Skatepark.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 7, 2023
Sarasota group looks to expand skate parks countywide

City commissioners heard from Skate City SRQ about the shortage of parks for riders of all sorts of wheels from skateboards to wheelchairs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Veronica Young stands in front of her flooded home at Singletary Road and Riverview Road after Hurricane Ian devastates Myakka City.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 27, 2023
Manatee County learns lessons from Hurricane Ian response

Various public safety departments reassess needs for Myakka City residents during a hurricane.

  • East County
  • News
Mooney senior Olivia Davis goes one-on-one with Miami Country Day's Kristina Godfrey.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 25, 2023
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball falls in state championship game

The Cougars lost 54-38 to Miami Country Day School on Saturday in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Under a rule approved in a special session of the Florida legislature, buildings along the shore will have to be inspected every 25 years.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 27, 2022
Lawmakers follow through on condo inspections

Longboat leaders had prepared rules of their own in case special session came up empty.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Gault enjoys a variety of retirement pleasures, including golf, sailing, fishing and volunteering.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 2, 2023
Longboater Bob Gault rose from emptying trash to CEO of SeaWorld

The retired theme park executive never forgot what led to his success: an unmatched work ethic and a deep passion for connecting with people.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Arthur Ancowitz and partner Ina Schnell
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 5, 2023
Longboat Key philanthropist Ina Schnell dies at 93

Ina Schnell supported numerous local nonprofits and served on the board of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A green sea turtle hatchling makes its way to the Gulf.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 2, 2023
Sea turtle nesting season persisted despite high heat, hurricane

Overall, it was a good year for sea turtles, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summer Circus Spectacular through Aug. 12 at Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 22-28

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Vicki Chelf loves to paint antique toys. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 26, 2019
Local artists kick off pop-up exhibit in Burns Court's Sarasota Trading Co.

Vicki Chelf partnered with Janet Mishner and Nancy Guth for the pop-up show '3 for 3.'

  • Arts + Culture
The Players presents "8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s in Concert" from June 8-18.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 6, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 8-14

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cardinal Mooney's Chris McCorkle has offers from Florida and West Virginia among other NCAA DI schools.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2023
A look at Sarasota-area spring football

As practice gets underway, here's one thing to watch for each area team during their spring games later this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Staff member Dezirae Walls holds Clairee.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 30, 2023
Humane Society of Sarasota County provides storm shelter for dogs and cats

The shelter is hosting a group of 15 dogs from Dixie County and 20-30 cats from Highlands County in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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