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In addition to the libraries, county playgrounds will open Saturday, June 13.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2020
Sarasota libraries, parks to open in mid-June

Sarasota County Public Libraries will be open in a limited capacity starting June 15.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 27, 2015
Temple Emanu-El undertakes office renovation

Benderson Development Co. will oversee the $350,000 project to make the temple’s administrative offices “a pleasant, welcoming space."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 1, 2010
Sandie Cohen on quilting (VIDEO)

East County quilter Sandie Cohen explains the significance of her favorite blue and yellow blanket.

  • Arts + Culture
The new truck features a mid-mount, 75-foot ladder. The design allows the new truck to be more maneuverable.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 22, 2020
Longboat's new ladder truck is a step up

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department plans to begin using the new truck in January 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 23, 2019
Historic Spanish Point flies with Fairy House Festival

From face painting to arts and crafts, the 6th annual Fairy House Festival had activities for all ages over the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 13, 2020
Happy Moms Day, Ms. Manatee

Rescue of pregnant sea cow coincides with Mothers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zander and Zella Ribar, both 4, present the colors at last year’s Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2018
Calendar — summer 2018

lakewd ranch calendar

  • LWR Life
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2014
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 6, 2022
Cops Corner: Dialing for dollars

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Gullett's Angelina Cerullo enjoys the hard work being done by her dad, Corey Cerullo, during the race.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2019
Race sails forward in Lakewood Ranch

Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta draws almost 50 elementary school entries to the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Commission addresses law of the land

The commission will take a two-step approach to reviewing its land-use regulations, beginning with a look at planned-use development issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Local business owner Chris Brown, right, with business partner Mike Granthon, left, purchased the Siesta Market property for $2.8 million.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 31, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: November

Chris Brown and his business partner purchased the Siesta Market property at the beginning of November, adding to their collection of parcels on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 16, 2016
Christ Church cooks up fish dinner

50 members gathered for the church's annual fish fry on Sept. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • May 30, 2012
Bridge Bites: A hold-up play

After N-S reached 3NT, East, figuring that his side had a profitable sacrifice, offered his partner a choice between 4♥ or 4♠. This pushed N-S to the perilous contract of 5♦, which, as you will see, Declarer is about to bungle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA graduate Kaylen Rivers was a Brain Health Scholar who served as a program ambassador while she was a student at ODA.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 6, 2022
Becoming a Brain Health Initiative scholar is a no-brainer

No matter what eventually comes out of the Brain Health Initiative, the scholar program should be known as its first stroke of genius.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Built in 2005, the home at 1423 Hillview Drive  has six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 11,588 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 11, 2022
Harbor Acres property sells for $17.5 million

A Harbor Acres home on two lots tops this week's sales at $17.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Any Sarasota County neighborhood is eligible for a matching grant under the Sarasota County Neighborhood Grant Program.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2012
Grant workshops scheduled through March

Sarasota County residents can take advantage of new grant opportunities for their communities in the coming weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 24, 2017
Garden Club sips through history of wine

George Mueller of Riedel spoke to the club about the history of wine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ken Shelin thinks it's possible to reach a simple, agreeable solution for changing building regulation on South Palm Avenue, but residents are initially sharing opposing perspectives on the best path forward.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 8, 2019
Palm Avenue residents, owners at odds over zoning

Can neighbors with opposing perspectives find room for compromise on building rules?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Bay is pictured Tuesday, July 14, 2020, near Susan Veshosky's home on Spanish Drive North. She does not think the "foul" smell is related to the June sewage break. Photo Courtesy of Susan Veshosky.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 17, 2020
Sewage break prompts Longboat Key resident concerns

The town of Longboat Key was required to submit materials to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection about June’s sewage break in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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