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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 1, 2013
Sarasota Jungle Gardens launches live Flamingo Cam

The new technology will allow anyone to view a live feed of the gardens from a computer or mobile device.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Pacarette" is one of the feature films in the 2020 Sarasota Film Festival.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 6, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival rolls on an extra weekend

Event shifted to online format.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2020
Manatee County Health Department sets up coronavirus call line

Officials say call the department before seeing a healthcare provider.

  • East County
  • News
Terry Bradshaw speaks to guests during the open house about his family's plans for the Stoneybrook Golf Club. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2018
Terry Bradshaw promotes Heritage Harbour golf club

Retired quarterback helps share his family's vision for golf course.

  • East County
  • News
Rene Moyer and her dog, Skipper, are the club's first members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2014
Canine country club opens for business

Canine Ranch Country Club celebrated its grand opening Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • News
PDQ is currently constructing a new building at 5160 S. Tamiami Trail between Rooms to Go and the Sarasota County School Board offices.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 17, 2013
PDQ Chicken to open in Sarasota

After purchasing land at 5160 S. Tamiami Trail, PDQ Chicken is set to open in September.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 1, 2014
Mote scientists study red tide bloom

The recent red tide bloom has been reported offshore of Hernando County in the area of a large fish kill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2014
Lakewood Ranch named top-selling community

Two companies have ranked Lakewood Ranch as the No. 9 master-planned community in the nation.

  • East County
  • News
Two self-service sandbag stations have opened in Sarasota County.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2024
Sarasota County opens third sandbag station as more rain is expected

There is a 10-bag limit per vehicle, officials said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Our view

Realities of a town center

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Larson, Pokoik: Win either way

Three good candidates. Incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg and challengers Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik. They are vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat because they want to protect and improve your quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jacqueline Zerbini was a inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame in 2015. File photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2017
Your Calendar: Circus Ring of Fame

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Infielder Devin Guzman made several key plays throughout the tournament.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2011
Braden River wins 9/10 crown

Braden River Little League's 9-and 10-year-old All-Star team defeated Lakewood Ranch Little League 9-8 to capture the District 26 tournament July 6 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
Detectives say Christopher York, 26, is the man who robbed a Sarasota Pak Mail on Feb. 16 and a Synovus Bank on Feb. 29.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2012
Police arrest Pak Mail burglar

A Sarasota man has been arrested for the burglaries of a Sarasota Pak Mail and a Synovus Bank last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 15, 2019
Margaret Barbieri shares thoughts at Showcase Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet luncheon was held April 15 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 22, 2014
Fatal accident on Midnight Pass Road

Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed Wednesday in a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the southern end of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 6, 2021
Manatee schools see decrease in COVID-19 cases

Even with dropping COVID numbers, district schools will continue protocols.

  • East County
  • Schools
This Moroccan uromastyx was one of four different animals that visited Love Comes First Preschool this morning.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 24, 2011
GALLERY: Reptiles visit Love Comes First Preschool

Reptiles from Sarasota Jungle Gardens slithered into the East County's Love Comes First Preschool March 24 -- much to the delight of the students. Special guests included a Burmese python, a Moroccan uromastyx, a green iguana and an American alligator.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Motorists pass under the new pedestrian-activated lights at the roundabout under construction that will connect State Road 64, Grayhawk Blvd. and Pope Road in eastern Manatee County. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 11, 2021
Greyhawk Roundabout construction hits home stretch

FDOT ready to chalk up its second of three roundabouts on S.R. 64.

  • East County
  • News
Thursday's special meeting will also include a broader discussion of the city-county relationship in advance of a November joint meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2015
City to discuss life after CRA at special meeting

On Thursday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss the county’s sudden decision to end the downtown Community Redevelopment Area — and how to adjust for the loss of what officials viewed as a crucial funding mechanism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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