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  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • September 30, 2021
Lifestyle Rx: Stressed out? Join the crowd.

Turn “It is what it is” into a mindset rather than a cliche.

  • Health
A leading official at Sarasota Memorial Hospital said vaccination remains the most effective tool for preventing serious issues related to COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital sees rise in COVID-19 patients

The hospital has 36 patients with COVID-19, including seven in intensive care. Health professionals say serious issues remain limited almost exclusively to unvaccinated individuals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Souvenir displays stand in the doorway at the Beach Baazar in Siesta Key Village to comply with an ordinance restricting them.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 14, 2013
SKVA seeks input on change to county's outdoor display ban

Residents and business owners discuss which metrics to use to regulate the displays in front of stores on the Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 26, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble with two kinds of alarms

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 27, 2010
DCA gives Comp Plan mixed ruling

Because the DCA ruled the town's Comp Plan is consistent and inconsistent, the town will appeal to an administrative law judge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened last fall on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 21, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: January

Sarasota County staff denied the fourth request for an extension of the restaurant's temporary certificate of occupancy Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 8, 2019
Riverview defense outscores offense in drubbing of Lake Nona

Defensive back Sambo Ung led the way with three interceptions and two touchdowns as Riverview waltzed into the regional semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High junior Alec Miller finished second in the Class 4A boys 1,600 meter run at the FHSAA track and field championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 19, 2022
Sarasota junior runner 'psyched' about performance at track and field championships

Alec Miller dropped approximately six seconds from his personal record on his way to a silver medal in the Class 4A 1,600 meter run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets new commissioner

The speaker at the April 15 meeting was Debra Williams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County purchased this 161-acre plot of vacant land at the corner of S.R. 64 and Lena Road for $32.5 million in Oct. 2020.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 30, 2021
Manatee County ponders sale of its controversial 2020 land purchase at Lena Road and SR 64

Manatee County's plans for an operations center at Lena Road and SR 64 could be scrapped.

  • East County
  • News
Lorraine Road will be widened to four lanes between State Road 64 and State Road 70.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 6, 2022
Manatee County's Capital Improvement Plan budget swells

A 50% increase in some projects is written into the budget estimate, with transportation taking the top priority.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2020
Observer delivery delayed

Due to Hurricane Eta, this week’s print editions of the East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key Observers will be delayed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Patrick Gannon.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Patrick Gannon

At-large candidate Patrick Gannon shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key author Michael Jordan talks about his interest in history.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 7, 2022
Kiwanis Club meets Longboat author of murder mystery based on real life

Michael Jordan discusses his most recent historical fiction thriller and what's next to publish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 2, 2020
Rotary donates beach wheelchairs

Siesta Key gains two of the all-terrain wheelchairs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Myakka City resident Carol Felts and Manatee County landowner Jay Taylor discuss the commission's actions.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 23, 2021
More homes on the way to Lakewood Ranch area

Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved an amendment that will allow development east of the Future Development Area Boundary line.

  • East County
  • News
This section of Old Farm Road in Mote Ranch does not have an invasive plants species problem, allowing native Florida species to grow and thrive.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 3, 2021
More demand for Manatee County grant program

Manatee County's Neighborhood Enhancement Grant program supports local communities

  • East County
  • News
The bridge over the Braden River, part of an extension of 44th Avenue east from Cortez Road to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, is 0.26 miles long.(Courtesy of Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
44th Avenue bridge over Braden River 75% complete

Manatee County provides an update on massive project that will connect Lakewood Ranch with Cortez Road.

  • East County
  • News
JT Girman enjoys spending quality time with his mother, Danielle, before he goes to the University of Florida. He was supposed to take summer classes, but they were canceled due to COVID-19.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 1, 2020
Date nights on hold for east Bradenton parents

Lakewood Ranch-area parents excited to have a few more months with their college-bound kids before becoming empty nesters.

  • East County
  • News
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