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The Town Commission also will discuss whether to form an economic revitalization committee.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2011
Commission discusses beach bond validation today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will give Town Manager Bruce St. Denis direction on how to fix a beach bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will play a key role in advising the County Commission as staff moves to update the comprehensive plan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 16, 2015
Planning Commission vacancy draws five candidates

Two former Sarasota County Commission candidates are among the applicants for the advisory board, which will hold an important role as the county aims to revamp its comprehensive plan and the economy rebounds.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's John and Diane Justice enjoy eating soup during Empty Bowls, which will return as an in-person event on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch this year. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to host Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch

Meals on Wheels' Empty Bowls returns to an in-person event on Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Michael and Una Cunningham with Adeline and Colin Fox visit from Ireland
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Wine Tasting

Save Our Seabirds hosted a wine tasting fundraiser Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Harry's Continental Kitchen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch ponds are used to collect stormwater runoff.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2019
Manatee County schedules stormwater informational meetings

Manatee County schedules stormwater informational meetings in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Artfully designed wraps are one of the proposals.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: Company proposes artful twist on cell towers

Arizona firm wants to build up to 72 poles in a variety of pleasing designs.

  • April Fools
Florida Research Institute Director of Business Development Terese Aragona shows a sample of results of a LiverMultiScan test. The Lakewood Ranch-based institute is offering 200 of the exams free for Type 2 Diabetes patients.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 23, 2021
Florida Institute offers free liver scans in Lakewood Ranch

The Florida Institute is offering a free liver test for those with type 2 diabetes.

  • East County
  • News
Parrish's Samara and Joel Pineda excitedly watch as the 2020 fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park begins to shoot across the skyline. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2021
Sarasota-Manatee Fourth of July 2021 calendar

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2019
New rental type in Lakewood Ranch?

Developer proposes changes that would allow single family home rental properties.

  • East County
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and Key Chorale partnered for "American Roots: The Gospel Experience" in October 2019.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 15, 2019
Songs of Inspiration

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and Key Chorale celebrate the living legacy of African-American worship music at three area concerts.

  • Arts + Culture
Barbara, Noah, Tilly and Anna Pressman
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 2, 2021
Temple Beth Israel begins to host in-person Shabbat services again after 16 months

The temple is hosting Friday and Saturday services in-person again in the hopes of returning to a new normal.

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  • Neighbors
Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 4, 2019
Black Ties & Tales: Sarasota's social scene gets spooky with Halloween

Creative costumes and cool weather are the story this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2022
St. Mary's Men's Club hosts annual golf tournament

The Longboat Key church hosted 160 golfers at the Harbourside Golf Course.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
July 8, 2022: An aerial of the project shows progress on several fronts, with the hotel building on the left and the first of the condo buildings on the right. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 15, 2022
Sold-out St. Regis project rises higher on Longboat Key

Vertical progress on the hotel and first condo building nears its topped-out phase.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Club Road could curve north, into the Islandside driving range, if Oceans Properties gets its way.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 13, 2017
Resort at Longboat Key Club applies to realign road

The resort's proposals is the first step in its master plan to build a new hotel on its property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wellington Chase homeowners protested plans for an apartment complex on Sawyer Loop Road during an Oct. 27 Sarasota County Commission meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 31, 2015
Palmer Ranch apartment plans advance

The Spanos Corp. has closed on the purchase of 20 acres in the planned community for $4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynne Byrd works with sea turtle and cetaceans. (Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 9, 2022
Mote vet tech talks rescues, wild animal stress reduction

Rehabilitation and Medical Care Coordinator Lynne Byrd, who has worked for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium for 21 years, will speak at "Meet the Women of Mote."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sophomore Ryann Hilyer will be exhibiting the Lakewood Ranch High School's Future Farmers of America chapter steer, Bill. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
Show time for east Bradenton FFA students

Lakewood Ranch High's FFA creates Ranch Buyers Club to promote students' projects at Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 7, 2022
Unleashed dog bites woman and her pet

Animal Control places pit bull terrier mix on 10-day quarantine, civil citations possible, police say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On the eve of a referendum vote, Longboat Key reaffirms political sign-posting policy.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 29, 2016
Longboat Key clarifies political sign policy as referendum nears

Political signs prohibited on public property at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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