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East County Football Roundup: 10.25.19
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.25.19

A tough night for all area teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Panther Ridge resident Jim Schneck, with his wife Martine Vande Weghe, finds his home on the map in relation to the construction project. He is excited to have more space to bicycle along State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2019
Six roundabouts planned for S.R. 70 in Manatee County

FDOT moving forward with S.R. 70 widening project in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Robert Turner, Ben Guth, Trevor Garofalo, Ray Sullivan and J.T. Bacigalupi are Myakka City Fire Department firefighters. East Manatee Fire Rescue District is discussing how their benefits will transfer post-merger. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 7, 2021
Governor approves East Manatee-Myakka fire rescue merger

East Manatee and Myakka City fire rescues can begin discussing how to combine buildings, vehicles and personnel.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2010
Larson: 'I wasn't confused'

Commissioner Lynn Larson told The Longboat Observer she knew what she was doing when she voted for an Islandside project last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • November 12, 2020
Village residents deal with effects of a night of flooding

Residents clean homes, plan for places to live as repairs begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Users can book small performances or full orchestra concerts via a smartphone app.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: No music hall? No problem.

The Sarasota Orchestra is ditching its plans for a new venue in favor of an on-demand model built around outdoor performances.

  • April Fools
Sarasota Medieval Fair President Jeremy Croteau (right) discusses some features of the Medieval Fair site in Myakka City with Manatee County Deputy Administrator Charlie Bishop Friday.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 29, 2021
Manatee County inspects Sarasota Medieval Fair site in Myakka City with decision on the festival's special permit looming

Manatee County officials tour the site of the upcoming Sarasota Medieval Fair before deciding whether to issue a special permit for the festival.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 28, 2022
Sarasota's rental assistance program expands, streamlines applications

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is taking new applications and recently implemented ERA2. Certain requirements have been broadened and funds will be available through 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Report flunks firefighter pension plan

All three plans received low grades, but there's good news: The study used measures from 2012, before the plans froze.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
SIDELINES

Braden River girls set new school records; Braden River prepares for sandbox tourney; Pirates to host 5K run/walk; Cardinal Mooney Cougars tame ODA Thunder

  • East County
  • Sports
Tara Golf and Country Club resident holds a sign to protest the proposed settlement agreement at a public hearing on the settlement agreement in March 2019. Manatee County commissioners delayed the decision. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2019
Tara development case still unsettled in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners consider land regulation changes.

  • East County
  • News
Residents came by boat and personal watercraft for the second Party on the Pass hosted by Save Our Siesta Sand 2 a group in opposition to the dredging of Big Pass.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 21, 2016
Residents party on Big Pass in opposition of dredging

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 hosts Party on the Pass 2016 to increase opposition for dredging.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 6, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Why yes, we speak tourist

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The third update to the Siesta Promenade plans include a new design for the residential, retail and hotel units proposed for the property.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 11, 2018
Plans aim to control traffic around Siesta Promenade

Siesta Promenade gets a third update after Benderson files new retail, residential plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 13, 2021
Ann Bateman

At 6:26 pm, December 2nd, Ann Bateman died. She was born May 10th 1941 in Ames, Iowa making her 80 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 12, 2010
Klauber: Colony needs to see the light

Colony owner/chairman Murf Klauber told the Code Enforcement Board that the town's turtle-lighting ordinance puts guests at risk.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cash Register, Tony Maniscalco, Michael Garey and Jim Larson
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 30, 2019
Kiwanis Club serves up pancakes

The club's annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast took place on March 30 to benefits its scholarship program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seventh grader Alex Berndt and eighth grader Ryan Beck chose to make natural jewelry for their iInnovate Day project.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 6, 2022
ODA students explore their passions through day of innovation in Lakewood Ranch

Middle school students get a chance to create their own products at iInnovate Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 25, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church returns to outdoor concerts

The church held its second concert of the year with The Romantics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city has set up portable toilets and hand washing stations in the City Hall parking lot.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Governments, agencies coordinate homelessness response

Although some stakeholders offered a positive assessment of ongoing outreach efforts, City Manager Tom Barwin is pushing for more action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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