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Residents and visitors of Longboat Harbour enjoy food at their Fourth of July party.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 6, 2023
Longboat Harbour hosts Fourth of July party

Residents spent time together on Independence Day over a dinner spread and amazing community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The free app is available now for Apple and Android devices.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 8, 2017
Sarasota County Schools launches new app for parents

Using the app, parents can follow schools, see their students' grades and attendance and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Construction is underway on the 11.76-acre site for the new Mote aquarium.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 3, 2022
Welcome back: What you missed in Sarasota

There was a lot of news while you were gone. Here are the top stories of the spring and summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's single-family home market has stayed strong despite pressure from increasing mortgage rates.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2024
Economist calls Sarasota County recession resistant

Any near-term economic downtown should have little effect on tax revenues as the County Commission embarks on budget planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Businesses that ask for the full sum of a grant up-front will have to provide the personal and business tax returns of the principal applicant.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 25, 2015
County considers stronger incentive grant guidelines

Sarasota County staff are working to amend the economic development incentive grant guidelines and tighten up the responsibility of the recipients.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A vision plan for the Sarasota Square Mall property presented at the March 7, 2024, Sarasota County Planning Commission meeting.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota Square Mall redevelopment includes up to 1,200 apartments

The Sarasota County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of five measures to pave the way for replacing Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior running back CJ McRae II.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: CJ McRae II

The Lakewood Ranch High senior running back is set for a big 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
High school football roundup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2024
High school football roundup: Aug. 23

The 2024 FHSAA season gets underway while two area SSAA teams roll.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 4, 2024
Jewfish Key property owners retract de-annexation petition before public hearing

The Jewfish Key Preservation Association’s petition retraction canceled the hearing set for June 3, in which town commissioners would have accepted or denied the de-annexation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The administration area of the school has been reconfigured to have a single point of entry. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2022
Braden River Middle renovations near completion

The School District of Manatee County takes advantage of summer months to continue renovations, which include a newly configured administration area and a cafeteria expansion.

  • East County
  • Schools
Junior Kyrsten Montas and freshman Ava Nono embrace Riverview High girls basketball's "Defensive energy brings offense" philosophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2024
Riverview High girls basketball eyes the postseason

The Rams are 15-2 as of Jan. 16, but Head Coach Gerald Perry wants his team to keep improving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Shantel Norman Group backed up their eponymous leader.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 29, 2023
Last chance to Savor the Sounds

Shantel Norman and the Shantel Norman Band are performing April 1 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch’s Jay Scheck hangs out in his man cave with his collection of Japanese slot machines.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch collector hits jackpot

Inoperable Japanese slot machines provide new challenge.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High football celebrates its first state championship since 1972.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2023
Senior class leads Cardinal Mooney football to state title win

The Cardinal Mooney High Cougars got key contributions from several members of the class against Trinity Catholic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. offers Special Olympics Florida's Registered Training Program for Manatee County athletes.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 1, 2024
East Bradenton equine therapy program needs room to grow

Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. offers therapeutic horseback riding and trains athletes for the Special Olympics.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The gleaming towers of downtown Sarasota as viewed from the Ringling Bridge provide a backdrop for a variety of date-night options.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 29, 2024
Sarasota named best date-night city in the US

When it comes to a night on the town, Sarasota tops 160 cities across the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota senior running back Joe Ziegler has set an initial target of 1,200 yards for the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2023
Sarasota High football gets a new attitude for 2023

First-year Head Coach Josh Phillips ushers in a fresh Sailors era.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High senior quarterback Johnny Squitieri threw for 245 yards and a touchdown against Southeast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2023
Sarasota High football wants to build on first win under new coach

The Sailors are 1-7 after a 25-6 win over Southeast High on Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Construction projects, like the St. Regis development, would likely need many inspections from the town planning and zoning department throughout the course of building.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 10, 2024
Longboat Key seeks interlocal agreement to share planning staff in emergencies

The town’s P&Z department asked to become part of an existing pact with neighboring municipalities to share staff in times of need.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lift Station D at 521 Gulf Bay Road collects sewage from the town of Longboat Key and pumps it to a treatment facility in Bradenton in August 2020.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2022
Construction begins on mainland portion of sewer main project

Town staff opted for a cost effective approach for the mainland portion. A new pipe will be placed inside the existing pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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