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The handbells and hand chimes are carefully placed along the table so musicians like Suzi Regulski can grab them when needed.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 12, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident found her passion with Ring Sarasota

Sweetwater's Suzi Regulski will perform with handbell ensemble Ring Sarasota at Sights and Sounds at Waterside Place on June 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 27, 2022
Babies on parade at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

The Women's Center Halloween event returns to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 25, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: In through the window

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota County will have two new solid waste collection contractors beginning in spring 2025.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 18, 2024
Solid waste rates to increase an average 24% in Sarasota County

Elsewhere, recent industry rate hikes range between 40%-150% due to inflation and personnel costs, but the county received three competitive bids for new contracts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 5, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A fair fare?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Each scanner costs $286 and will be at the top of the steps as the students board the bus.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2019
School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

  • East County
  • News
CDD 2 Supervisor Mike Finney believes a parking ordinance could help solve an enforcement issue on district sidewalks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch CDDs consider towing ordinance

Supervisors up ante to keep parked vehicles off sidewalks

  • East County
  • News
Former Riverview High and Venice High defensive back Charles Brantley started 11 games for Michigan State University in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2023
See these former area football stars on Saturdays

The Sarasota area has several alumni playing at the highest levels of college football.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club hosts the Youth and Teen Fishing Seminar at Summerfield Park on April 6.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 7, 2024
Fishing experts teach all the angles

The Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club held its Youth and Teen Fishing Seminar at Summerfield Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cars are driving south on Rye Road nonstop in the morning by Gene Witt Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 21, 2022
Gene Witt Elementary parents push for a signal light

With homes being built across the street, Gene Witt administrators and parents say a traffic signal is needed in front of the school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County President and CEO Brian Hersh, incoming Visit Sarasota County President and CEO Erin Duggan and Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County President and CEO Erin Silk.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 24, 2023
New Sarasota County leaders meet the community

A panel discussion and members mixer was held at CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Selby Gardens: A vision comes to life; a shinier gem
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 17, 2024
Selby Gardens: A vision comes to life; a shinier gem

The opening last week of the first phase of the Gardens’ $92 million master plan was a monumental culmination.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat homeowners oppose Jewfish Key de-annexation

North-end residents cite environmental and noise concerns as reasons to prevent Jewfish Key from joining unincorporated Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee board members line up for a photo at the start of the program.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 26, 2023
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee brings Hollywood theme to annual fundraiser

Guests embraced the spotlight during the fundraiser at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Waiters Gordon Govalet, Tom Giannico and Steven Thomas
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 8, 2024
Fashion show raises money for Longboat Island Chapel

The chapel held its annual Lord's Warehouse fashion show with raffles, fascinator hats and secret models.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
FST's "Network" toys with the illusion of TV versus reality.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 9, 2023
FST's 'Network' blurs lines between TV entertainment and terrifying reality

Paddy Chayefsky’s "Network" lampooned the boob tube of the 1970s. FST’s stage adaptation brings the satire into the digital age.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota County planner Jack Wilhelm, agent Joel Freedman of Freedman Consulting Group, and Hytham Bakr, board member, answer questions from the audience.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 9, 2016
Residents voice traffic concerns with potential Islamic Society school

The society is applying to Sarasota County for a private elementary school to open in its current facilities.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key USPS Post Office is located at 560 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 28, 2024
Construction interrupts mail service for Country Club Shores residents

Town staff is currently working with residents and the post office to find solutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The opening reception for Marina Shaltout's show, "Albutions & Affirmations" takes place Oct. 6 at SPAACES gallery.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A roundabout at the intersection of State Road 70 and Del Webb Boulevard is one of seven planned for the busy and dangerous stretch of road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 6, 2023
State Road 70 improvements prioritized for 2024

A portion of the project landed on the "Moving Florida Forward" list of 20 high-priority transportation projects.

  • East County
  • News
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