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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2013
Commissioners debate future tax increases

The Commission discussed whether or not to raise the maximum millage rate July 1, to prepare Key residents for tax increases in future years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Coastal Flood Watch has been issues for coastal Sarasota and coastal Manatee counties from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2024
Longboat Key issues severe weather alert

Residents are asked to bring in or secure outdoor items. Sand bags are available at Public Works.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Ken Schnieir presented potential changes to the town charter before summer break. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2022
Longboat leaders return to public meetings Sept. 12

The budget, charter changes and smoking bans top the list of issues to address.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police Department 2022 Officer of the Year Timothy Bales with Police Chief Rex Troche.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 20, 2023
From saving lives to hurricane IT support, SPD honors accomplishments

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche hands out sworn and civilian personnel awards during the department's annual awards ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Castro and Dennis Larson have started End of Life Ready to help people deal with the many problems that follow the death of a spouse or a significant other.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 7, 2022
Locally founded website preps for responsibilities following partner's death

End of Life Ready, a nonprofit started by two Lakewood Ranch residents, goes through various information categories to help prepare for the death of a significant other.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Peggy Lammers and Jan Holman
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 10, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel struts into spring

On March 9, the chapel hosted a fashion show and garden party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hymn for Her got creative to pay the bills during the pandemic. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 21, 2022
Local musicians get creative to pay the bills

Area artists and bands have found creative ways to pay the piper in the time of COVID-19.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 22, 2010
Property tax deadline nears

Property owners wanting to take advantage of a discounted rate have only a week to do so.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2022
Summer Fun Guide 2022: Education

Your guide to summer camps in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jason Wysong has been named the next superintendent of the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2023
Manatee schools' new superintendent ready to impact more students

Throughout his career, Jason Wysong has been looking for the next opportunity to make a bigger impact.

  • East County
  • Schools
Barbara Thurston, Barbara Pressman and Barbara Stanton
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota, Longboat women bond over shared name: Barbara

Barbaras from around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the Keys meet up every month to network and help the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch comes together at Music on Main to support Hurricane Ian victims

The event was a chance for East County residents to relax after Hurricane Ian, as well as support those most impacted by the storm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Helena Hebda.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Helena Hebda

The Cardinal Mooney High volleyball senior had 12 assists, six digs, eight service points and two aces Aug. 24 against Palmetto High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library |
  • April 5, 2023
Libraries are for Everyone!

A new library is coming to Lakewood Ranch!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Commissioners Jason Bearden and Kevin Van Ostenbridge spoke to the crowd about the importance of the 44th Avenue Extension project on Aug. 7 as the bridge over the Braden River opened.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 7, 2023
Manatee County opens 44th Avenue Bridge over Braden River

Commissioners and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the 44th Avenue Extension project's penultimate phase.

  • East County
  • News
Christine Culp, the youth services librarian at the Braden River Library, uses her storytimes and Reading in Our Town virtual segment to show her viewers different places in Manatee County before reading them a book.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
Creatively connected at Braden River Library

Manatee County libraries shift to a focus on virtual programming.

  • East County
  • News
Eliana Lasko-Scott, Eva Hakim, Colton Zukas, Nora Chapman, Nathaniel Geffre, and Alana DeRowe
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 2, 2023
Temple Emanu-El educates through community as Passover approaches

An All School Passover Celebration on Sunday taught children the traditions of the Seder.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River High junior Yahshua Edwards (17) leans into a hit from Lakewood Ranch junior defensive back Mike Turner (24) during a 2023 game. Edwards has transferred to Riverview High for the 2024 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2023
Braden River football seeks consistency despite 2-0 start

The Pirates won 41-23 over rival Lakewood Ranch High on Sept. 8 but are not satisfied with how they played.

  • East County
  • Sports
This year's sale is held in the Scottish Rite building.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 26, 2022
Karin Gustafson leads her 15th annual estate sale

The 15th annual Karin's Causes sales starts Jan. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Give Children Hope This Year
  • By Safe Children Coalition |
  • December 1, 2022
Give Children Hope This Year

Did you know that a local nonprofit organization served more than 9,000 children in the past year?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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