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The remodel is taking place at Station 12 on the corner of State Road 70 and Verna Bethany Road. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 6, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue seeks to improve life at Myakka fire station

Bunk rooms are among the planned upgrades at Station 12 outside of Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
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
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2020
Longboat Key breaks ground on new fire station

Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open around July 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
Lido Pool agreement approved

The Lido Beach Pool will continue to be operated by its current concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roger Pettingell
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 6, 2019
Pettingell delivers on pie deal

Longboat Key Realtor keeps annual tradition going.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
As illegal short-term rentals continue to spark complaints, Code Enforcement Officer John Lally has found himself trying to balance the demands of tourists and full-time residents,
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Short-term rentals continue to upset residents

Although sympathetic to tourists, the county's code enforcement officer is working to end illegal home rentals on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 23, 2020
Who should rule vacation rentals?

Local governments across Florida struggle to deal with regulating vacation rentals.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The town is looking to education as the solution to a rise in rabbit populations.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 30, 2023
Town looks to educate residents on rabbit-repelling plants

A resident emailed Longboat Key town staff with concerns about the rise in rabbit populations prompting discussion on the best methods for deterring them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of Save Gates Creek gather on June 24, 2022. Vice President Walter Wulczak stated the group has a membership of approximately 200.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 28, 2022
Court date nears for car lot planned for Lakewood Ranch border

A July 13 court date will decide if Cox Chevrolet can begin building a car lot the northwest corner of S.R. 64 and 117th Street East.

  • East County
  • News
Katie Walters is looking for a home in the $200,000 to $250,000 price range, which may land her in the Harmony community in East County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2016
Manatee County affordable housing takes hit

Now that developers must pay educational facilities fees, cost likely to be passed along to buyers.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Tiger King Clayton Rosaire
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 24, 2023
Despite mistaken identity, Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota is open

After Big Cat Rescue in Tampa closed, Kay Rosier says many people called to ask if Big Cat Habitat is out of business.

  • East County
  • News
The St. Regis site is set to include a rooftop bar. Rendering provided by Unicorp.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 30, 2021
St. Regis developers seek town approval ahead of October groundbreaking

Following demolition, deals and deliberations, St. Regis project is on the verge of final approval. Here's what to expect in the next two months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Santiago Valencia, 21, is headed to Qatar to report live from the 2022 FIFA World Cup for MTC Radio.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2022
Manatee Technical College student earns World Cup reporting opportunity

Santiago Valencia, 21, has overcome physical and environmental challenges in the pursuit of his sports reporting dreams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Cellular technology company answers call for better cell service in Lakewood Ranch

USA Cran hopes to build small cell towers in Lakewood Ranch within a year.

  • East County
  • News
April Tcherneshoff  hopes the neighboring home will be rebuilt because it is too close to her home. The standard in Rosedale is a 12-foot minimum. The house is 7.6 feet away.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2020
Measure of concern in Rosedale

Builders might have to tear down homes built too close to their Rosedale neighbors.

  • East County
  • News
For zoning purposes, recreational amenities must be available to guests at The Colony, such as these tennis courts.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2010
Town, Colony owners work to save units

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners can request code changes or ask for an extension of an abandonment deadline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Monica Quimby says Team USA sled hockey celebrated its gold medal win at the Women's World Challenge with Chinese food and karaoke. (Courtesy photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2022
Lakewood Ranch area sled hockey player wins gold with Team USA at Women's World Challenge

The event was the first women's sled hockey event sanctioned by World Para Ice Hockey, which in turn is the first step in getting the sport to the Paralympics.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood and Bret Hauff | Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2018
Fewer condos, less density proposed for Colony site

Whittall's newest plan falls within boundaries of existing rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's "Babel" explores a dystopian future.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 30, 2023
FST's 'Babel' reveals the pitfalls of building a better baby

Everyone wants a perfect baby. Genetic perfection is the only choice left in the dystopian future of "Babel" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Kennel Club was closed in 2020 when dog racing was banned by the State of Florida. Owner Jack Collins Jr. has been searching for a buyer to redevelop the site since. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 15, 2022
Planning Board rejects apartments for Sarasota Kennel Club site

Citing airport operations noise concerns, the Sarasota Planning Board recommends against the approval of an apartment community at Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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