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Lieutenant Brandon Desch climbs a ladder as part of the first step of the search and rescue training Thursday.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 29, 2023
Longboat fire department gets refresher course on search and rescue

Firefighters practiced the correct way to conduct a search and rescue in a two-story home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Public Works Projects Manager James K. Linkogle discusses the preparedness information available for residents.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2012
In case of a disaster, the town helps residents to be prepared

Hurricane season runs June through November. But, the time to act is when it is still sunny, according to speakers at the Public Outreach meeting held Friday, June 15, at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Backlash and affirmation
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 28, 2024
Backlash and affirmation

Negative campaigning backfired in the Manatee primary, while Sarasota voters showed rejection of two incumbents and affirmation for two others.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Aneisa J. Hicks plays Esther, a seamstress, and Sasha Andreev plays Mr. Marks, a shopkeeper, in Asolo Rep's "Intimate Apparel."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 22, 2024
Asolo Rep's 'Intimate Apparel' reveals naked truth about its characters

Director Austene Van keeps it simple and sincere, with no flashy, stagey gimmicks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Duane Chapman speaks at the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 14, 2023
Dog the Bounty Hunter partners with local anti-sex trafficking nonprofit

Selah Freedom, a faith-based organization, hosted "Dog the Bounty Hunter" and his wife, Francie Chapman, at its Light the Path gala on Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lights in Bloom is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 7, 2023
See Lights in Bloom illuminate Selby Gardens

The display is made up of 2 million individual lights across the botanical gardens' downtown Sarasota campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Willis Smith Construction CEO David Sessions receives the Rick Fawley Economic Development Award of Distinction on Oct. 27.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2023
Willis Smith CEO receives major economic award

David Sessions was honored with the Rick Fawley Economic Development Award of Distinction.

  • East County
  • News
Chamberlin's will open in Center Point at Waterside this spring.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 25, 2024
Center Point will add grocer, restaurants and more by summer

Chamberlin's Natural Foods and Bar Italia head the lineup coming to Waterside in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Christy James and Art Conforti
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 19, 2024
Longboat Key Flower Shop readies for in-person shopping

The shop will hold an open house throughout the month of July complete with giveaways.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Dog owner strikes up argument with Longboat officer over ordinance
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 7, 2023
Dog owner strikes up argument with Longboat officer over ordinance

What started as a warning for having a dog on the beach turned into an argument and refusal to sign a citation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Marc Loundy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Marc Loundy

The golfer sank his first hole-in-one May 31 at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 14, 2024
Waterside breaks ground on new neighborhoods

The Lakewood Ranch community Waterside Place continues to take shape with new neighborhoods.

  • East County
  • News
The esports arena features state-of-the-art equipment.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 19, 2023
Ringling College esports arena opens to empower student gamers

Ringling College gamers have leveled up with a new space tailored to on-screen competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Funding from the penny sales tax has in years past been used for the Robert L. Taylor Community Center, among other projects.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2021
Committee considers priorities for sales tax extension

Before voters decide whether to extend the county’s penny tax for another 15 years, city officials will prepare a list of infrastructure projects for funding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Gio Zanoni gives a high-five to senior Sean Laureano (1) after a Laureano goal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2023
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse sharpened by seasonlong gauntlet

Plus, a look at other Sarasota-area teams before postseason play begins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tamiami Trail southbound lane closed due to sewer line collapse
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2024
Tamiami Trail southbound lane closed due to sewer line collapse

The lane closure is near the intersection of US 41 and 22nd Street in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The salad bars in high school cafeterias come with plenty of ingredients for students to choose.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 31, 2024
Providing more food options is a recipe for success in Manatee schools

The School District of Manatee County offers increased variety to meet students' needs for a nutritious lunch.

  • East County
  • Schools
After the final draft of the code was finished last fall, city staff quickly backed off the prospect of making any zoning changes in residential neighborhoods.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 24, 2019
Foregoing form-based code, city plots zoning changes

The city is abandoning its efforts to adopt a new zoning code, instead opting for a series of revisions to current regulations. How did staff identify planning priorities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Collins, director of emergency services, addresses the gathered crowd in Station 9's truck bay.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota opens replacement fire station east of I-75

The new facility on Bee Ridge Road has been built to withstand Category 4 hurricane winds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • August 16, 2021
Letters to the editor: Siesta Key hotel proposals

Siesta Key leaders sound off on recent opinion piece.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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