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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 3, 2022
Children First returns with Flip Flops & Fashion

The annual event was held Nov. 2.

  • Black Tie
The parking structure at the Bahia Vista Apartments site will be renovated for use of the residents. The medical practice building to the right will be demolished. The grass area is the former Doctors Hospital location.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2023
Zoning approved for additional, affordable units at Bahia Vista Apartments

By the 4-1 supermajority required for a future land use change, the Sarasota City Commission paved the way for Bahia Vista Apartments. The 250-unit complex will include 35 affordable and attainable dwellings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Class members practice at The Glenridge Fitness Center and Spa on March 29.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 6, 2023
Zumba class at The Glenridge keeps senior residents moving

Attendees said the physical fitness, friendships and sense of engagement they find in the experience keep them returning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In early 2001, Sarasota Audubon began conducting bird surveys at the Celery Fields. To date, 246 species have been recorded.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 17, 2023
Need a break? Here are some Lakewood Ranch spots for a quick respite

Hurrying through life is a great way to miss it. Lakewood Ranch is packed with beautiful reasons to slow down.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marilyn Blazakis, the president of the St. Barbara Philoptochos Society, shows off the various pastries and foods available at Autumn Fest. (Photos by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2022
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church to host Autumn Fest in Sarasota

The annual festival offers a taste of Greece while benefiting charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 3, 2021
Peewee soccer kicks off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch children make new friends while learning how to play soccer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An aerial shot of The Bay shows its position alongside Sarasota’s iconic bayfront.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 5, 2023
The Bay Park begins to take shape — and it’s just getting started

A core group of business, civic and philanthropic leaders in Sarasota came together over the past decade for one common cause: to turn a parking lot into a world-class park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Water management is a key factor during reconstruction of the Bobby Jones Golf Course both to prevent the formerly frequent flooding of the course and for the adjacent nature park. The entire project is designed to purify water flowing through the site through natural filtration.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 8, 2022
Bobby Jones Golf Course opening now set for mid- to late 2023

A two-month permitting delay pushed work into the rainy season, forcing an eight-month delay in opening the restored Bobby Jones Golf Course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
LTC. Jay Bradin celebrates his retirement from Braden River High with his wife, Regina Bradin.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 12, 2023
Braden River High JROTC instructor retires after 18 years of teaching

More than 100 former students surprised Lt. Col. Jay Bradin with a retirement party.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Pirate Battalion Drill Team displays the trophies from its district championship for Area 5 (courtesy photo).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 18, 2022
Braden River High School heads for state drill team championships

Braden River High 's drill team wins six consecutive district title.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Town hall can accommodate 185 people with overflow seating.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat Town Hall will host Colony’s P&Z hearing

Unicorp’s recent appeals have been in ballrooms to accommodate crowds of Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Human Resources Consultant Ron Hamilton and new BPC board of directors members Tony Gamelin, Jeff Jackson and Jennifer Jorgesen
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy adds three new board members

The nonprofit overseeing The Bay park continues to expand its range of expertise as it prepares for phase two development.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Joyce Roslund puts mustard on her hotdog.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 7, 2023
Christ Church holds community cookout

On March 4, the church invited members and neighbors to come by and enjoy some good food and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mario Martinez Reyes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Mario Martinez Reyes

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 11U All-Star hit .571 in the team's district tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jeremy Croteau tends to his livestock on his Myakka City farm that will host the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2021
Dark clouds hover over Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka City

Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka City goes forward despite special permit questions from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The next major beach nourishment project is planned for fiscal year 2029.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 17, 2023
With a strong economy, Longboat's infrastructure projects come to the fore

The Town Commission held its preliminary budget workshop Monday, outlining investments in infrastructure and the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U17 player Noah LaBelle, here putting a juke on a defender,  performed well during the Sarasota Cup, in front of 46 college coaches, in 2018 at Premier Sports Campus. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
Manatee County flexes financial muscles

Manatee's financial strength soars back to pre-recession levels.

  • East County
  • News
The Sick Leave team brought in a 103.2 pound black grouper. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 1, 2022
Sarasota fishers win big at Sarasota Slam

The crew of the Sick Leave reeled in a 103.2-pound grouper during the annual tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses Key issues with the Longboat Observer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer monthly to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 5, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.5.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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