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The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club planted and maintains a garden behind Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 28, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Garden Club emphasizes uniqueness of Florida

Club President Anita Machlin says the club's programming is meant to educate and entertain.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hazardous household waste drop-off set for Feb. 3
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2024
Hazardous household waste drop-off set for Feb. 3

Materials will be accepted at downtown Sarasota location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The root of it all: Education
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 1, 2023
The root of it all: Education

The high-voltage, sometimes violent, anti-Israel protests on college campuses are one of the inevitable results of state-run education. It shows how little college students know about history and how easily they are "manipulated and mobilized."

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2023
Residents rally against roundabout at Lorraine Road, Player's Drive

Country Club East residents say the site isn't large enough for an adequate traffic circle and that pushing forward will create unsafe conditions.

  • East County
  • News
Cheryl Hughes is the Exceptional Student Education Gifted Coordinator while Nicole Cox heads Exceptional Student Education for the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2023
Gifted student eligibility requires a complete package

IQ, motivation, leadership and more figured into the equation before moving a student into the gifted program.

  • East County
  • Schools
Charlie Kennedy, a member of the School Board of Manatee County, debates Bradenton's Garin Hoover when the School District of Manatee County's 1-mill property tax referendum was being voted on in 2018. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 13, 2021
Some Manatee County residents ready to oppose school district's tax referendum

Opposition says taxpayers will enable wasteful school district by approving referendum.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 15, 2024
Stanley “Stan” Pastor

Stanley “Stan” Pastor

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 31, 2022
Brooke GuyAsbury

Guy Asbury’s Memorial Service will be held on Friday, 09/09/2022 at Sarasota National Cemetery at 11:30 AM.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Tina Panagiotopoulos and Manny Ninos have known each other since 1982 when they met in Massachusetts.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2021
Tina's Beauty Salon to close at the end of August

Tina's Beauty Salon has been open since 1987. Tina Panagiotopoulos will move to a new salon while barber Manny Ninos says he's retiring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key beaches were not crowded in early December.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 21, 2022
Health department drops red tide advisories in Sarasota

The bloom that affected the region since early November is now affecting the Pinellas shoreline.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
SCAT launched its new mobility-on-demand service on June 1. Photo provided by Sarasota County.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 19, 2021
SCAT's on-demand ride service catches on with Longboaters

Sarasota County data shows from June 5-27, a total of 941 trips either started or ended in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Emerson Warthling (24) leads the Cougars onto the field while carrying an American flag.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football sinks Lakeland Christian

The Cougars beat the Vikings 54-14 in the FHSAA Class 1S regional semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Shangri-la short-term rental home has been a popular destination of people who want to host gatherings.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 2, 2022
Neighbors near east Bradenton Airbnb irked by the noise it creates

Short-term rental's neighbors in east Bradenton don't consider Shangri-La to be paradise.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 10, 2020
Historic cottages finally find good homes

Thanks to Drake’s persistence, the town finally made a commitment to an important part of Longboat Key — its history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Kimberly Knox leading Lunch and Learn at the Holistic Healing and Wellness Center of Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 30, 2023
Local chef teaches Longboaters the importance of eating clean foods

Kimberly Knox hosts a luncheon at the wellness center demonstrating a recipe from her cookbook and the science behind why what ingredients we put in our bodies matters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Attendees enjoyed a laid-back vibe and delicious food at Farm to Fillet.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2024
Mote educates on sustainable aquaculture with Farm to Fillet luncheon

Guests learned from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium scientists about sustainable fisheries during the luncheon Feb. 11.

  • Black Tie
Gene Kennedy, the owner of Bandit Movie Cars, brought a replica of the 1969 Charger used in the movie "Dukes of Hazzard."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2023
Burt Reynolds still the Boss Hogg at Lakewood Ranch Car Show

The Knights of Columbus event expects to raise $10,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Henry Fioriglio (53) should have a big senior season for Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2023
Riverview football wants better early results in 2023

The Rams have questions to answer, but plenty of choices, especially at quarterback.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Construction worker accused of stealing a battery in civil dispute
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 9, 2024
Construction worker accused of stealing a battery in civil dispute

When a construction boss noticed a battery was missing, Longboat Key PD was called to the scene. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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