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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 30

Claire Savreux shares her lunch time with a cardinal on a chair in her back yard in the Southgate neighborhood of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 30

Michael Cohen captured a photo of this roseate spoonbill and tricolor heron feeding together on South Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rep. Vern Buchanan nominated Lakewood Ranch's Chase Merriam and Jaden Blank to the U.S. Military Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 11, 2023
Two Lakewood Ranch residents earn their enrollment to West Point

After receiving nominations from U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, Jaden Blank and Chase Merriam have enrolled at the military academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Henry Ford

Sarasota Christian School's Henry Ford has been playing basketball since he was 10 years old. Now 18, the senior forward reflects on his career as he looks forward to graduation and college.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Left turns off U.S. 301 to Ringling Boulevard and Main Street are OK once again.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2019
Downtown left turns OK once again

Sarasota road project wraps up, returning flow to normal around U.S. 301, Main Street and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Commissioner Vanessa Baugh did not commit any crimes in relation to a pop-up vaccination event in February at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 28, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office says no crimes committed in relation to vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will not be charged with any crimes in relation to the pop-up vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Olin cuts steel in her garage.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 25, 2021
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church hosts reception for Artist of the Month

Pamela Olin is the current featured artist at the Longboat Key church and works mostly in metal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Surtax money helped pay for a new ladder truck for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department in 2020. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 8, 2022
Sarasota County voters support 1% surtax again

Added sales tax expected to deliver nearly $1 billion over 15 for use by county, cities, towns and school district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 25, 2022
The UPS Store in Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening

The UPS Store on Lorraine Road and State Road 70 completed its opening Sept. 24 with puppies from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue greeting customers.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 23, 2018
Holiday spirits

These five East County cocktails will keep you merry and bright all season long.

  • LWR Life
Traffic began to appear through a roundabout on Ringling Boulevard at Pineapple Avenue this morning.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2012
One Ringling roundabout now open

A roundabout at the intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue opened this morning. A second roundabout at Palm Avenue is still under construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2021, Panther Ridge residents Eamonn Barr, Samuel Barr, 15, Olga Zarlenga, Alice Barr, 12, Olga Ways, Danielle Lennon and Joseph Zarlenga opposed an amendment that would allow development of a 17-acre site near The Concession entrance.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 2, 2021
Panther Ridge residents continue to fight development project

Commission will decide whether to allow Concession Land Development to change its development plan to build 15 units on 17 acres.

  • East County
  • News
The top vote-getter among three candidates, incumbent Jen Ahern-Koch checks election returns with a supporter at her celebration Tuesday night. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 8, 2022
Ahearn-Koch, Trice win Sarasota City Commission seats

Incumbent holds her seat while newcomer takes over for Brody's seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Third grader Kaylee Casablanca loves dancing with her sister Briana Casablanca and third grader Aubrielle Deaugustinis.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 11, 2023
Tara Elementary hosts its annual Sweetheart Dance

The annual dance gives students and their families a chance to show off their moves.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tyler Beasley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beasley

The ODA boys basketball guard talks his mid-range game and his emphasis on making smart decisions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy points out areas of the heart.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 29, 2019
Hopes for a healthier heart

EECP and prevention are two noninvasive ways to keep your heart beating properly

  • Health
A conceptual plan for Payne Park Auditorium shows expansions to the building in dark gray and 96 spaces of paved parking.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 13, 2023
Preliminary Payne Park Auditorium plans revealed to public

The Players Centre for Performing Arts unveiled a conceptual plan for the expansion and renovation of Payne Park Auditorium during a community workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For months, the town has limited street parking on the south side of Broadway between Palm Drive past Longboat Drive South.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 5, 2020
Longboat Key's illegal parking fines to increase in December

Longboat Key town commissioners voted to increase parking fines from $30 to $75.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Brown with his dog
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 20, 2023
Life on the water suits former Longboat Key mayor

Jim Brown finds community, activity and peace while realizing his dream of living on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nicci Kobritz, R.N., Nurse Practitioner Founder, Youthful Aging Home Care |
  • January 13, 2022
Three Signs that Aging Parents Need In-Home Health Care Assistance

It is crucial to know the signs that your parents need help at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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