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Jane Hughes is a Longboat Key resident and author.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 17, 2023
Longboaters sip, shop and spy for the library

Author Jane Hughes signed copies of her latest book, "The Spy's Wife," at a Sip & Shop event to benefit Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 10, 2021
Blanketed with kindness in Lakewood Ranch

The Out-of-Door Academy students raise money to donate blankets to shelters in Sarasota as part of the Blankets of Hope project.

  • East County
  • News
The old gas station on the north end has been vacant since 2007. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
North-end gas station still running on empty

Keller Williams will not open an office at the old Chevron, but a Bradenton businessman seeks goodwill for a drop-off center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Police order trespasser down from a construction crane
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2024
Police order trespasser down from a construction crane

A man who said he was "simply bored" was spotted standing near the edge of a crane in The Quay. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Manatee County Commission voted to pay $3,000 for Commissioner James Satcher's public record lawsuit settlement and an estimated $15,750 in attorney fees and costs.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 19, 2021
Manatee County pays commissioners' legal tab

Manatee County Commission votes to protect itself against "chilling effect" created by lawsuits

  • East County
  • News
OnPlace staff members celebrating the company's one-year anniversary are 
Erin Steele, community relations, Sandy Friedman, business development, Monaca Onstad, president and CEO, Amanda Arnold, vice president, and Mackenzie Straley, director of community experience.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 21, 2023
Community lifestyle specialist spreads wings with OnPlace

Former SMR community relations director Monaca Onstad uses her Lakewood Ranch experience to enhance communities around the nation.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Timeline for utilities undergrounding project remains far from concrete

Phase 2 of Longboat Key’s underground utilities project is close to completion, but the rest of the project’s timeline is still to be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior running back CJ McRae II.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: CJ McRae II

The Lakewood Ranch High senior running back is set for a big 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2019
Stolen bulldog on his way home after leading Sarasota police to burglary suspects

Maggie was stolen from a California owner in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2009
Learning Center adds new golf schools

Rosedale Golf & Country Club and Director of Instruction and Certified PGA Professional Steve Whidden have created five new golf schools for the 2009-2010 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 28, 2023
Workshop on county administration workshop set for Tuesday

Benderson will present its proposal for comprehensive plan changes to allow for new urbanism redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 20, 2021
Class Act: A Good Day’s Work

Ken Zidlick bored of retirement decades ago. At 90, the East County resident is still punching a clock at Publix — pandemic and age be damned.

  • LWR Life
Nathan Benderson hosts its annual fireworks display the night before the Fourth of July.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 4, 2023
Fireworks at Nathan Benderson Park cap another holiday event

Fireworks on the Lake on July 3 once again draws thousands to the park and the surrounding area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Boaters were gathered on the sand spit of Greer Island on May 14.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2022
Longboat Key hopes line in the sand will solve boating problem

The establishment of a public beach swim area can keep vessel operators from beaching near homes or a sensitive lagoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Glen Gibelina, a spokesperson for the affordable housing advisory board, addresses commissioners.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 10, 2022
Commissioner George Kruse criticizes density bonuses

George Kruse says density bonuses being approved by Manatee County are not fulfilling intended use.

  • East County
  • News
Sheldon Rhoden stars in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul," which runs through May 26.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 25 to May 1

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2023
Done with your gun? Turn it in to the Sarasota Police Department

SPD'S Done With the Gun program will accept unwanted firearms and ammunition on May 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Speed limits will be raised to 40 mph on Lorraine, from University Parkway to Rangeland Parkway.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 17, 2022
Manatee considers new speed limits for Lorraine Road

Those who use Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch generally are please with proposed changes to speed limit.

  • East County
  • News
Dance instructor Daisy Saunders, 75, and student Helen McBean, who, at 88 years old, is a regular in Saunders' classes
  • By James Peter |
  • July 28, 2023
Health fair encourages seniors to stay in motion

The Senior Friendship Centers Wellness in Motion Health and Services Fair drew a crowd for dance and fitness demos and outreach from 20 vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The most significant damage to city assets by Hurricane Ian appears to be a portion of the roof at Payne Park Auditorium. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 6, 2022
Emergency manager: City employees get credit for fast recovery

Sarasota Emergency Manager Todd Kerkering says employees, many of whom are also suffering from Hurricane Ian damage, are bringing the city back quickly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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