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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2021
The bill that can save the housing market

Rising property insurance rates are on the verge of popping Florida’s housing bubble and the economy — all because of lawsuits. SB 76 can save the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 25, 2019
Sarasota County Schools to hold second district-wide safety drill

Exercises in awareness and safety will be ongoing through the SCSPD at Sarasota County public schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hannah Lipsey of Punta Gorda throws knives and axes at the 2021 Sarasota Medieval Fair.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2022
The best things to do in and around Lakewood Ranch this fall

September, October and November are busy months in Lakewood Ranch. Check out a calendar of the can't-miss events.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This Lake Club home at 16904 Verona Place sold for $1.9 million. It has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,429 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 13-17 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Verona Place tops the week's sales at $1.9 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2021
John H. Maxheim

John passed away peacefully at home in Longboat Key, Florida early on December 22nd after a long battle with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Darya Fedotova and Sergiy Mykhaylov are changing their dance studio's name in support of their Ukraine homeland. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 1, 2022
School of Russian Ballet changes name amidst conflict

Ukraine natives Darya Fedotova and Sergiy Mykhaylov want nothing more than to teach ballet and to see their homeland live in peace.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Young and MaryAnne Young with the New College Foundation are thrilled to receive a $159,000 grant from Adell Erozer, Robert Blalock and Burdette Parent with the Bishop Parker Foundation. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 21, 2022
Scholarship program sends more Manatee students to New College

Bishop Parker Foundations provides $159,000 for scholarships for Manatee County students headed for New College of Florida.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 7, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Blocking the road

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This Concession home at 8353 Lindrick Lane sold for $3,075,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,860 square feet
of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 31, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 16-20 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Lindrick Lane tops the week's sales at $3.08 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Our View: A missed opportunity

Has the city of Sarasota re-opened for business, as it appeared after the spring election? Hopefully, but ...

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Beth Peace has been working at Peach's Restaurant for 16 years. As a result of the restaurant closing due to the coronavirus, Peace has lost her job.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area employees out of service

'It's day-by-day' for employees affected by business closures in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
The FGCL is a chance for players like Brooklyn Lucero, a former Lakewood Ranch High pitcher, to get live reps during the summer against elite competition.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2021
Former Lakewood Ranch, Braden River prep softball players stay sharp in FGCL

The Florida Gulf Coast League is in its second season and the talent level is higher than before.

  • East County
  • Sports
The meetings will be held at the county commission building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2017
Manatee County may narrow search for new administrator

Boards work on improving development processes.

  • East County
  • News
The planned Bath & Racquet redevelopment includes luxury apartments surrounding a private tennis, pickleball and swim club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 6, 2023
Sarasota city leaders side with Bath & Racquet redeveloper in appeal

With a 4-1 vote, commissioners have decided that neighbors opposed to the project failed to reach "aggrieved" status.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A common sight at City Hall: residents in color-coded shirts signifying their support for or opposition to a proposed development. City officials want to find a way to limit the number of drawn-out, contentious development fights.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
Following Bath & Racquet Club vote, officials mull policy changes

The rejection of a contentious residential project after two years of planning has raised concerns about how the city handles development proposals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Cantrell and Kay Cantrell
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 31, 2022
Longboat Harbour residents celebrate Memorial Day

American flags lined the complex, and partygoers dressed to match

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Here is one of the current doors. It will be removed and replaced with a stronger door in the coming months.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 30, 2019
Beachplace Association to replace every door in the complex

The project will cost $2.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is continuing sampling and testing of Sarasota Bay waters.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key seeks to advance new sewage pipe project

Town Manager Tom Harmer wrote that the town’s Public Works Department believes the 25.8 million gallon discharge is a “high estimate.”

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town code does not permit weeds and grass in excess of 12 inches. This photo does not represent Robert Smith's yard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2010
Code board fines resident

Longboat Key resident Robert Smith was fined $4,000 for what the Code Enforcement Board deemed a violation of its weeds and grass ordinance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
When Lauriel Trotman and the Sailors take the field next fall, the football landscape of Florida will look a lot different.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 3, 2022
Prose and Kohn: FHSAA makes major change to football structure

Programs will now be separated by Metro and Suburban umbrellas, then by enrollment.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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