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The property in question has direct access to the Braden River. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2018
River Club HOA sues Manatee County

Lawsuit serves as warning against creating a taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
Lesley Rife and Karen Pashkow in hats similar to what they'll wear for the fashion show.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 14, 2022
Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show plans for garden party

The thrift store will bring back its annual fashion show, which was canceled in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael's On East staff  Scott West, Margaux Arthur, Matt Merriman, Co-Proprietor Phil Mancini and Lavardo Morely stand next to food crates ready for delivery. The restaurant made more than 3,000 meals by noon Sept. 30.
  • By Kat Hughes and Emily Walsh |
  • October 4, 2022
Thankful? Great. Now be helpful.

Amidst the wreckage Hurricane Ian left behind, the rainbow after the storm emerges: When our neighbors need help, we know how to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 4, 2019
Court denies petition against Siesta Promenade

The mixed-use project is planned for the intersection of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 14, 2017
Cops Corner 9.14

Enjoy this week's installment of Cops Corner from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The master plan of the Bay Park Conservancy's transformation of the 53-acre site on Sarasota Bay. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 12, 2022
Nonprofit reaches halfway point of $24M campaign for The Bay Park

With 18 months to go on its capital campaign, The Bay Park Conservancy has raised a second $5 million toward its $24 million goal, triggering another $1 million Patterson Foundation grant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteer Patrick Larivaud takes a break from packing food to visit with Meals On Wheels Plus CEO/President Maribeth Phillips.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteers give back to help hurricane victims

The LWRBA's annual "Alliance Gives Back " event takes on extra meaning after Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Hal Lenobel, right, pictured with former Commissioner Bob Siekmann.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2012
Commission to pick Lenobel successor

The commission will discuss appointments for the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larissa and Ann Green were two of thousands who sought shelter from Hurricane Irma.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 24, 2018
County may transport evacuees to shelters

A lack of evacuation centers in South Sarasota County presented a problem during Irma, but a new center is out of the question for the next hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Outreach meeting to take Town Hall by storm

Town officials will discuss hurricane-related procedures during an informational meeting Friday, June 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's homeless population will be treated to a life of luxury in a new city-funded shelter.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 29, 2012
City to convert police headquarters into homeless shelter

APRILS FOOLS - Plans are in the works to turn the Sarasota Police Department into a state-of-the-art homeless shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marsha Panuce with Kelly, a cockatoo, at 2015’s Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soiree.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
10 events in '16

Check out the 10 events on our radar for 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior Clayton Dees (5) played his first 10 high school football games at quarterback in 2022. Dees said he's excited to have a grasp of the Mustangs' scheme going into 2023. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River football have offseason work to do

The high school football programs have lots of work to do after disappointing ends to their seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 28, 2020
School district considers two days off for students

Superintendent Brennan Asplen proposed Oct. 12 and Nov. 18 as two planning days for teachers.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Andy Sandberg and Tom Kirdahy. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 11, 2022
Longboat Key, Hermitage Artist Retreat team up for theater event

Tom Kirdahy and Andy Sandberg will discuss the process of production in the world of theater.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rob Hollway said he plans on being the head coach at The Out-of-Door Academy for the long term, as he's moving from Minnesota with his family to take the job. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2022
New ODA football coach emphasizes long-term growth of the Lakewood Ranch program

Football Coach Rob Hollway said his arrival at The Out-of-Door Academy is his "forever move."

  • East County
  • Sports
The Rams celebrate after securing match point in their 3-1 win against Dr. Phillips High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2018
Rams keep rolling: Energy of Riverview volleyball helps it reach "elite eight"

The energy of Riverview High Rams volleyball helps it reach the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 9A "elite eight."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
All Faiths Food Bank is planning a large-scale distribution on Saturday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2020
All Faiths Food Bank plans large-scale distribution on Saturday

Event planned for Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 20, 2020
A time to give

Paradise Center looks forward to Giving Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School will receive a $24 million renovation. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2011
Sarasota High master plan revealed

The Sarasota County School Board Wednesday reviewed plans for Sarasota High School's renovations that could be completed by the 2014-15 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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