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Capt. Stanley Schaeffer (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 23, 2019
Q&A: Meet Manatee County's new sheriff

Lakewood Ranch becomes home to a Manatee County Sheriff substation and hub for its several tactical units. Capt. Stanley Schaeffer is the man in charge.

  • LWR Life
John Cannon's Oulina model will offer more modern architecture along Kingfisher Lake in Waterside.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 23, 2023
Lakewood Ranch adds two small, exclusive neighborhoods

John Cannon fires off his new designs for neighborhoods Monarch Acres and Kingfisher Estates, which will offer a combined 21 homes, starting at $3 million.

  • East County
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Kristen Barnhardt looks forward to a new school year for her sons Mason Barnhardt, who is a kindergartner, and Parker Barnhardt, who is a second grader, with Principal Chuck Fradley. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 9, 2022
Rowlett Academy families look forward to a new school year

East County is among the parents who get an introduction to the 2022-23 school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
A rendering of One Park West on Block 9 in The Quay. The building to the right is One Park on Block 1, both planned by Property Markets Group of Miami and New York.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 21, 2024
One Park West condo prices to top out at $3 million

Property Markets Group is taking reservations for the 75-unit companion condo tower to One Park in The Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Gulf Coast Flute Choir rehearses for its spring concert to be held April 21 in Lakewood Ranch and April 22 in Bradenton.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 16, 2024
Gulf Coast Flute Choir to perform its first world premiere

The group will play "Twilight on the Gulf" on April 21-22 in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 26, 2021
Bob Ruff, a tennis devotee who organized games on Longboat Key, dies at 93

Ruff organized a group of 40 men through thousands of tennis games throughout his life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chabad of Bradenton to host first Kosher Food Festival
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 26, 2024
Chabad of Bradenton to host first Kosher Food Festival

The Kosher Food Festival will provide various offerings to educate people on kosher foods while meeting the needs of the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Veronica Young stands in front of her flooded home at Singletary Road and Riverview Road after Hurricane Ian devastates Myakka City.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 27, 2023
Manatee County learns lessons from Hurricane Ian response

Various public safety departments reassess needs for Myakka City residents during a hurricane.

  • East County
  • News
Fire Station #13 is located on Siesta key and will be rebuilt as a two-story building.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 21, 2019
Sarasota County Fire Department progresses with plans to rebuild stations

Three stations in Siesta Key and Sarasota are next in line for upgrades.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 30, 2022
Sutton Place on Longboat Key celebrates 50 years

The condominium complex celebrated its 50th year with an anniversary party March 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Work began in February with project completion expected in late 2024.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 28, 2023
Traffic shifts planned for Bradenton Beach sewer line project

Two lanes will still be operating with the western-most lane moved into the sandy parking area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Contractor Jon F. Swift of Sarasota is working on an Old Florida design for the Bobby Jones Golf Club clubhouse.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2023
Bobby Jones clubhouse may cost up to $9 million

City commissioners abandon the plan for a "bare-bones" $2.5 million facility in favor of a broader community asset and revenue generator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although downtown has drawn attention for a wave of new condo construction, older residential buildings such as the Essex House remain standing — and occupants face challenges to maintain the quality of an aging structure.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2021
Downtown Sarasota condo owners grapple with maintenance challenges

The collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida is just one factor creating a more intense interest in issues associated with managing residential towers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex  Fabrizo taking in signs and other outdoor items from the Publix parking lot.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 29, 2023
Business owners on St. Armands Circle, Longboat prep for Hurricane Idalia

Few businesses stay open as they make last-minute preparations and residents evacuate for the coming Category 3 hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosita Reyes is in her first season as the Sarasota High track and field coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 3, 2024
Track and field no easy task to coach

Sarasota High Head Coach Rosita Reyes explains the intricacies of the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 30, 2010
SMA launches new iPhone app

With just the touch of a button, residents and visitors can now find a doctor, nearby walk-in center or hospital and outpatient services thanks to a new smart phone app introduced Dec. 21 by Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 29, 2020
Foundation, builder launch hospitality relief fund

Accutech Restoration and Remodeling approached the foundation wanting to help.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Apparent hoax sparks racism allegations at Sarasota commission meeting
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 17, 2024
Apparent hoax sparks racism allegations at Sarasota commission meeting

A purported social media post prompted a city commissioner's accusations against a local government watchdog.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Speaker Elizabeth Smart and Chair Ollie Johnson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2024
Junior League of Sarasota welcomes Elizabeth Smart to Legacy Luncheon

The abduction survivor's message of hope and overcoming obstacles inspired the nearly 400 guests in attendance.

  • Black Tie
Chuck Whittall
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 31, 2018
Hopeful Colony developer optimistic after zoning code change withdrawn

Unicorp National Developments President Chuck Whittall said he hopes to break ground at the site of the former Colony by the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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