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Renu Ahluwalia, Gina Jordan and Rebecca Pankowski help collect donations for SPARCC. Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 23, 2020
Sarasota organizations on Santa's nice list

Holiday cheer is abundant in Sarasota even during COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
B.J. Ivey was named the new boys basketball coach at Sarasota High on March 10.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota basketball landscape gets shake-up

Three coaching moves could change the fortunes of programs at Sarasota High and Cardinal Mooney High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Smart watch incorrectly watches out for wearer
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 7, 2023
Smart watch incorrectly watches out for wearer

Wrist-worn tech calls police, but there wasn't anything wrong. This and other police reports on Longboat Key in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Superintendent Brennan Asplen congratulates a Sarasota High graduate during ceremonies in May.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 6, 2022
Pay hike aims to solidify hiring, retention

School district's lowest-paid employees will begin school year at $15 an hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Donda Mullis and Ronnie Shugar in front of their downtown Sarasota corporate headquarters. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 15, 2021
Longboat Key couple enjoys the sweet things about life on the island

Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis, owners of Raw Sugar, have integrated themselves into a community that feels like home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Certain areas of Gulf of Mexico Drive are prone to flooding when there are heavy rains. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 15, 2021
Engineer on sea level rise: Longboat Key is ahead of other Florida communities

APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure is planning to complete Longboat Key's sea level rise study by June 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Ursini said he plans to bring his business to the center, too. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2022
Mid-Key commercial property plans await final approval

The commercial property and two residential homes from local homebuilder Brista Homes are planned to be completed by the end of 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chief George Turner shakes officer Brett Miklos' hand after Miklos was sworn in. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department seeks state accreditation

The accreditation process requires the department to meet strict guidelines set by Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Having a space dedicated to work is important to ensure mental and physical health while working from home.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Separation is key to work from home

Lakewood Ranch licensed social worker shares recommendations to successfully work from home.

  • Health
Tzeva features a Mediterranean menu with Israeli influence.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 30, 2023
New restaurant concept to open in downtown Sarasota

The new Mediterranean dining spot is set to begin service Feb. 8.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2013
County may change its growth strategy

Manatee County officials will ask the public for feedback on three alternatives for addressing growth in the next 20 years.

  • East County
  • News
One resident recommended eliminating the diagonal lines from parking spaces, saying the riders of cycles or scooters could still think it's OK to park there.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2020
New parking fixes finalized in Village

Changes make it easier for police to write parking citations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Coon Key Bridge just east of St. Armands Circle, which was third on the city’s list in 2021, fell to sixth this year.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 5, 2022
Roundabouts again top Sarasota's roads wish list

Brody pushes for reordered list featuring Legacy Trail additions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SCAT Director Glama Carter said a merger with MCAT would take between 10 months and two years to accomplish.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 25, 2013
SCAT seeks public opinion on merger plans

Sarasota County administrators are gauging public opinion on a proposed merger between SCAT and Manatee County Area Transit.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The board members of the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society all wore teal at the event.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 20, 2011
Ranch Humane Society hosts kick-off bash

Hundreds of animal lovers helped the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society start 2011 with a bang during the organization's Kick-Off Bash Jan. 20 at the home of Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio in The Concession. Guests enjoyed wine, hors d'ouerves, live music and more while raising money for the new animal organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County planner Jake Bibler reviews plans for a Taco Bell site in Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Manatee county responds to development timelines mandated by Legislature

Manatee county responds to new development timelines

  • East County
  • News
Mustangs junior Jay'Den Clarke-Jones will be more of a true point guard this season, according to Jeremy Schiller.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs basketball talented, inexperienced

That lack of experience is not changing the program's expectations.

  • East County
  • Sports
Siesta Key residents worry the proposed mixed-use project will exacerbate traffic in the area.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2020
Siesta Promenade appeal heard in 2nd District Court of Appeal

The plaintiff's attorney argued that Sarasota County commissioners did not follow the proper procedure when approving the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 1, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No phone, no problem? Well…

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, said mass vaccination sites will likely fade away as people start receiving doses through pharmacies or their health care providers.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 14, 2021
Manatee County switches to first-come, first-serve vaccinations

Manatee County might not use mass vaccination sites much longer

  • East County
  • News
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