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The Easter bunny will make a grand entrance as he did at EGGstravaganza in 2022.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 29, 2023
EGGstravaganza to return to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's biggest egg hunt will have thousands of eggs for children to gather on April 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House is on its way to Waterside Place in 2023.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 12, 2023
Seeking clarity on major Manatee County issues in 2023

The fate of a county administrator, a major development and Premier Park are among the Manatee County items that will draw attention this year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The town proposes to spend about $3.2 million over 15 years on firefighting vehicles and gear.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 10, 2022
Longboat Key sends proposed projects list to Sarasota County

If the surtax gets approved by Sarasota County voters, the town is due to receive about $15.13 million in funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2021, Karen Fraclich and Dan Belcher won for "Skull Duggery." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 10-16

Piano masters, jazz ensembles, tribute acts and experimental composers highlight a busy week of music on the Sarasota scene.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jennifer Arevalo tries out a new dress with assistance from Erika Alarcon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 11, 2023
Barbie's Boutique began with a dream, grew into a one-stop shop for all

Founded to serve the local Latino community, the Sarasota boutique has expanded its clientele and recently opened an additional location.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
CEO and Board Chair Marc Schaefer said the new name encapsulates the group’s multifaceted community nonprofit mission.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 30, 2021
Our Y changes name to CORE SRQ

Leaders say the new name better reflects the nonprofit's mission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Industrial Court serves as the access road to U.S. Recycling. To the right are businesses located along Central Avenue. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 8, 2022
Neighborhood complaints over recycling plant reach City Commission

With little authority available, the Sarasota City Commission is considering all options to provide relief for residents in Central Cocoanut surrounding a growing debris recycling business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From planning to design and setting up, hundreds of hours are put into making Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake a reality. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 29, 2022
Fireworks company adds spark to Benderson Park's annual Fourth of July show

Pyrotecnico puts in hundreds of hours to create Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The overall cost of the town of Longboat Key’s beach management project is about $49.5 million during the next five years or so.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 8, 2020
Commissioners approve up to $22 million in bonds for beach plan

The town of Longboat Key will borrow the money in bonds for its beach management plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town attorney David Persson provided an outline moving forward after a judge's ruling mandates clarifications to the town's codes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 26, 2012
Town attorney offers legal analysis

The redevelopment of properties such as the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort are in limbo until the town makes revisions to its outline development process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ian Black Real Estate has been contracted to scout Sarasota for potential properties for affordable and attainable housing.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 22, 2023
City hires Ian Black to find affordable housing properties

The Sarasota real estate firm will scour the market for locations to help ease the housing crisis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dee Donegan said the key to her success is her ability to drive the ball "long and straight."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2023
Rosedale golfer has won 17 of past 20 women's club championships

Bradenton's Dee Donegan said she views the sport as her "happy place."

  • East County
  • Sports
Graphic of departures over Longboat Key from runway 14 at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 31, 2023
The impacts of flight paths over Longboat questioned again

A 270-degree turn implemented in 2006 has increased the number of departing flights over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town has closed lots of parking along Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood. The town is also considering a resident-permit parking program for the neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2020
Longboat moves forward with proposed parking fine increase

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to vote on Oct. 5 on whether to increase the town's illegal parking fines from $30 to $75.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel to host first-time fundraiser

A Charity Affair will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the chapel and will benefit Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tara residents Peyton Phillips and Darby Connor stand at the corner of Tara Boulevard and Tara Preserve. Manatee County commissioners prevented Tara Boulevard from becoming a major connecting road by a 5-2 vote. File photo.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 7, 2022
Proposed Tara Boulevard bridge removed from Manatee's future traffic plan

Commissioners voted 5-2 to adopt the long-range Traffic Circulation Plan that includes the removal of a proposed bridge over the Braden River that would have connected Tara Boulevard and Honore Avenue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Club attorney sees no issues

Longboat Key Club attorney John Patterson said town staff has told the Town Commission the town has the authority to approve the Islandside project as presented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ZNS Engineering planner Rachel Layton speaks at a Manatee County land use meeting. A 4-3 decision to rezone the property at 117th Street East and State Road 64 means Cox will likely build a dealership at the intersection.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 22, 2020
Commission approves rezone, car lot appears headed to SR 64 near Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch area could see Cox Chevrolet dealership after Manatee County commissioners approve rezone.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High softball captured its second-straight state title on May 28.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2022
The top 10 East County sports moments of 2022

Once again, teams and individuals from the area brought home plenty of hardware over the last 12 months.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new truck features a mid-mount, 75-foot ladder. The design allows the new truck to be more maneuverable.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 22, 2020
Longboat's new ladder truck is a step up

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department plans to begin using the new truck in January 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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