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On the left, the canopy of the worst-scoring site in Suncoast Waterkeeper's new mangrove survey. On the right, healthy mangroves at the survey's reference site.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 8, 2024
Mangroves are healthier when allowed to grow naturally, research shows

Suncoast Waterkeeper’s pilot study will help advocate for stricter enforcement of mangrove protection regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This rendering of the proposed building — ruled a major revision of the original site plan — shows the building, including the preserved facade of the DeMarcay Hotel building.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2015
DeMarcay highrise plans hit setback

A developer's plans to construct an 18-story mixed-use building at the site of the DeMarcay Hotel have been jeopardized following a city ruling this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Over the past week, crews have worked to demolish the 120,000-square-foot complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
Developer demolishes Ringling Shopping Center

The property, once the site of a dispute over a proposed Wal-Mart, will become the home of a mixed-use residential and commercial project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 3, 2009
Temple Tuesday holds special celebration

Steve Steiner, former licensed clinical social worker with Jewish Family & Children's Service, was honored at a farewell lunch held Tuesday, May 26, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 12, 2010
Manatee East captures second title

The Manatee East Little League 10-and-11-year-old All-Stars defeated Braden River 7-6 and 15-2 to capture the District 26 Championship July 8-9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2012
Lady Pirates sail past Lady Cougars

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 26-24, 25-21 and 25-15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Obituary: June Peterson Beigbeder

June Peterson Beigbeder, 72, of Longboat Key and formerly of Dedham, Mass., died June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2010
County offices close for holiday

Manatee County government offices will be closed Nov. 26-27.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2011
Registration under way for i9 basketball clinic

Former high school and collegiate basketball coach David Zimroth will host an i9 Sports basketball clinic March 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
CDD 1 supervisors hope friends of the boys who died will place flowers and other memorabilia at an alternative site.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2015
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 has new plan for memorial site

Supervisors hope a bench can serve as a new, safer memorial location.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Town officials sound off on Debby response

Debby's deluge provided town officials with an opportunity to evaluate its emergency procedures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city plans to dredge sand from Big Pass to renourish Lido Key next year, but the county is declining to consider a staging agreement to use a park property during construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2019
City, county butt heads over Lido renourishment staging agreement

The county is reluctant to consider a deal without a provision focused on addressing potential issues, a clause the city deemed unnecessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of Mote Marine's planned $130 million aquarium to be built at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2018
What benefits, and costs, will Mote bring to Benderson Park?

Officials agree the new East County aquarium will benefit Sarasota and Manatee counties. They're just not sure how it will be financed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2012
Officials needed for upcoming recreational leagues

The Manatee County Government Parks and Recreation Department is looking for officials, 18 and over, for its upcoming adult flag football and adult co-ed kickball leagues.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nolan Middle School's Green Team will host the school's Naturalist Night Out Oct. 26.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2010
Green Team hosts workshop for community

Master Gardner and Master Naturalist Bob Egolf will speak on Florida native plants and invasive species during a presentation Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
News Briefs

Commission OKs iPad purchase for its members; Purchasing audit comes back clean; Task force drafts its mission statement; Investment committee will review town reports; and meetings & agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A real-estate parcel that sits between the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota and the G.WIZ Science Museum is considered the most expensive parcel the city owns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
City mulls relocation of G.WIZ

The city is preparing to sell six of its 10 most prized vacant lots, which include a vacant lot on the Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developer Greg Kveton is spearheading the DeMarcay on Palm condo project.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2015
WELCOME BACK: Development continues in downtown Sarasota

Large projects continue to go through the development process, and key funding mechanisms are changing. How have the past few months changed the landscape in the heart of the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County officials were handing out tarps, food and water in Myakka City on Saturday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2022
All Manatee County residents have water service again

Manatee County officials head to Myakka City to provide relief.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Philip Cabibi said in 2018 he bought a signal booster so his cell phone would work in his home. Some residents are still struggling with dropped calls and poor coverage in their homes. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2021
Are small gains in Lakewood Ranch cell coverage making a difference?

Lakewood Ranch residents struggle with cell phone service in their homes

  • East County
  • News
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