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The new span would be constructed beside Fort Hamer Bridge.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 19, 2022
Manatee seeks federal funding for second span of Fort Hamer Bridge

Funding for the east Bradenton bridge, among other initiatives, prompted a trip to Washington, D.C. by the Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
Former Longboat Observer City Editor Shay Sullivan.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Q&A with former City Editor Shay Sullivan

Former Longboat Observer City Editor Shay Sullivan produced the majority of the Observer's 9/11 and post-9/11 coverage. His probing into several leads in the weeks that followed led the Secret Service to investigate The Observer Group - for the first and only time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cate McLean |
  • March 28, 2013
My first salt room experience at Fusion Therapy

My first salt room experience at Fusion Therapy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Bay Watch will be releasing a million clams into the bay in 2020.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch gears up for a clamtastic Scallopalooza

At the event's 10th anniversary, more of the community than ever is getting involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vince Cera reads to second-graders at Palmetto’s James Tillman Elementary School.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 14, 2018
By the Book

Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club

  • LWR Life
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota resident sets her sights on research to fight cancer

Childhood cancer is rare, but to Laura Gilkey it doesn’t feel rare.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Taylor Phillips, Danny Lewis, Zach Bennett and Kendrick Rivera  rehearse a routine at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School summer intensive on July 10 at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 19, 2017
Local ballet school fosters a universal language of expression

Dancers from all over the world learn and train together at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School's summer intensive.

  • Arts + Culture
Leanne Spofford, Cheri Christiansen and Nancy Brown supply much of the passion behind "Four Pillars," a new spa and wellness retreat in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 15, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Four Pillars a rock-solid business venture?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 31, 2014
Ice Ice Baby

Everybody loves something cold and sweet, especially on a hot summer day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
When William "Bill" Passarelli  returned from his Honor Flight Sept. 9, his wife, Teresa Passarelli, and other family members greeted him with signs. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 17, 2014
Honoring heroes

The sight of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. evoked both a sense of sadness and pride for resident William Passarelli.

  • East County
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Ed Brickman created and forged unique pieces of metal jewelry and shared his knowledge with others at the Arts Center. Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2014
Brickman learned in the school of life

Ed Brickman was a jeweler, a teacher - and a lifelong learner.

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Jennifer Alokeh and Barbara Najmy lead The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle with passion and compassion.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 30, 2025
Lake Club Women's Giving Circle grows into an important community resource

The circle started with 10 members over 10 years ago and has since doled out over $220,000 worth of grants.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
You can now watch airplanes come and go from the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport's Aircraft Observation Area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 19, 2025
Just an observation: I love airplanes

Manatee County and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport open their new Aircraft Observation Area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Myakka's Zach Putnal, says his former Principal Tom Redmon always impressed him with his patriotism.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2025
Principal's reunion epitomizes Myakka's connection with its school

Tom Redmon honored in Myakka as prelude to historic school walkthrough.

  • East County
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 13, 2021
Humane Society brings fundraising to its shelter with Faux Paws event

The new event was held Nov. 12.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2009
Public Tennis Center construction continues

The new Longboat Key Public Tennis Center building has been under construction while tennis players used the courts this summer, but the rest of the project is on hold for now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Under the new process, the School Board will act as the primary information-gathering body and will hold workshops to discuss budget-related issues and gather information from staff, departments and the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2011
Superintendent announces new budget process

A new budget development process is being implemented for the Manatee County School District's 2012-2013 school year.

  • East County
  • News
School impact fees are collected to pay for new school construction.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 8, 2010
County suspends school impact fees

The school board asked the County Commission to stop temporarily the collection of the $2,000 fee on each new single-family home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota County officials join for a ceremonial ground breaking event Jan. 21 for a new freestandiing emergency room
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on new ER in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on new ER department in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 28, 2020
Key Niners welcome new members

In a pre-golf bruncheon, the Key Niners went over pace of play tips and welcomed new members

  • Longboat Key
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