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Assistant City Engineer and avid bicyclist Dan Ohrenstein rides the Ringling Trail on his commute. He was a co-leader on the complete street project team.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2023
Ringling Trail wins statewide honor

American Public Works Association Florida Chapter named the multi-modal conversion of Ringling Boulevard project of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The medical alert button worked, but there was no emergency
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 13, 2022
The medical alert button worked, but there was no emergency

Longboat Key police and fire-rescue teams arrived to find nothing wrong. This and more police calls from the island town in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 28, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Suspiciously suspicious

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
9. Lucas Anthony had 91 points for the Lakewood Ranch boys lacrosse team in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Lucas Anthony

The Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse star has 21 goals through four games.

  • East County
  • Sports
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus is building a new 100,000-square-foot student center.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 28, 2023
Work starts on $42M, 100,000-square-foot student center at USF Sarasota-Manatee

The University of South Florida campus hopes to change its reputation as a commuter college with new residences and a student center set to open at start of the 2024 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Longboat Key Town Commission voted unanimously to accept a settlement agreement that Armstrong had already signed at a Thursday, April 19 special meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
FULL STORY: Town settles Armstrong case

The commission has agreed to settle a 2010 code enforcement dispute, but Mayor Jim Brown had strong words for resident Jim Armstrong.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River Elementary School first grader Jordan McCarte listens intently as her reading buddy, Gia Giangrante, who is a fifth grader, reads "The Invisible Boy." Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
Manatee County schools' millage special election set for November

The School District of Manatee County will use after-school care fees to fund the special election.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cyndi Seamon measures a new nest.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 30, 2019
Turtle numbers on the rise

More nests spotted on Longboat beaches than in years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Designating fentanyl as a WMD would increase overdoses
  • By Adrian Moore and Jacob James Rich |
  • March 9, 2023
Designating fentanyl as a WMD would increase overdoses

Cracking down on drugs often has an unintended effect: The creation of more potent, and lethal, replacements.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bernadette DiPino shows off her badge as she walks the runway. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 18, 2019
Your Town

The Palm Aire Fashion Show had a special guest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maggie Sharrer, the wellness coordinator and Hope teacher, is thrilled to share with students how to be happy and healthy people. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ready to open for its first year

The newest school in Lakewood Ranch promises to offer education amplified.

  • East County
  • Schools
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School's Slap 'N' Slide team consists of third grader Parker Poplaski, fifth graders Noble Pinto and Okhan Ozturk and fourth grader Luna Locke.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 25, 2023
Manatee County to send 13 Vex teams to world championship

Willis, Gene Witt, Willis and McNeal elementary schools will have 10 of the 13 county teams competing on the world stage.

  • East County
  • Schools
Rebecca McCullough trains a Lipizzan as it works through traditional movements dancing horses perform during shows at Herrmanns’ Royal Lipizzan Stallions.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 19, 2020
Preserving a Living Art

A family legacy intertwines with one of the world’s rarest horse breeds on a Myakka City ranch.

  • LWR Life
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 12, 2010
Klauber: Colony needs to see the light

Colony owner/chairman Murf Klauber told the Code Enforcement Board that the town's turtle-lighting ordinance puts guests at risk.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 22, 2017
Hershorin Schiff honors Ed and Betty Rosenthal

Hershorin Schiff honors Ed and Betty Rosenthal

  • Black Tie
Cardinal Mooney senior Marc Dalmau.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Marc Dalmau

The Cardinal Mooney High senior is second in Class 2A in the boys discus (48.77 meters).

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Man wants wife in jail so he can get some quiet time
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2023
Man wants wife in jail so he can get some quiet time

A man recovering from knee surgery asks police to put his wife in jail for a couple days. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Marjorie Peter speaks against the map proposal.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 19, 2023
Sarasota School Board aligns with County Commission district map

The board also voted to pass its 2024 legislative agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Rams wideout Marshall Thompson fights through a tackle from Sailors safety Nick Wasowicz. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2022
Riverview football prepares for regional final rematch with rival Venice

The Rams meet their South County nemesis Venice on Friday after stopping Sarasota High 28-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The radar sign was set up this week on Broadway Street.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 29, 2019
Longboat leaders plan to discuss parking regulations

Longbeach Village residents have told town leaders of trouble with speeding, parking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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