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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Sign code irks business owners

Longboat Key business owners urged the town's planning board for a review of the sign code they say could be bad for business.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 24, 2022
Tara community residents seek more traffic-calming measures

Speed tables and a crosswalk have slowed traffic in Tara, but residents want more help from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Phillip Hartl stands outside of the entrance to the Linger Lodge restaurant on Dec. 13. His family purchased the property in 2016 and have overseen an extensive remodel of the property over the last year and a half.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 18, 2021
Linger Lodge Restaurant & RV Campground moves closer to reopening in Lakewood Ranch

Owners completing major renovation of the property's RV Park and parking lot in February. AND Owners say Old Florida appeal will remain at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
Already, residents of downtown complexes including The Mark have reached out to city officials to share their concerns that the proposed sound ordinance revisions are not stringent enough.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Noise regulations up for review

Although it’s a divisive topic, city leaders hope rewriting the sound rules will lead to greater clarity for officials, residents and businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Holler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Central District, Seat 2: Joseph J. DeVirgilio Jr.

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Behind the scenes of Mote summer camps.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 7, 2020
Mote goes virtual for summer camps

Programs take several forms, depending on age groups.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 25, 2021
Men strut their stuff for fundraiser fashion show

Real Men Wear Pink 2021 was held Sept. 25.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch freshman Olivia Hadad laughs as she is picked up off the grass by sophomore Sophie Lemus. Hadad scored a goal in the Mustangs' 4-0 win against Plant City High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs girls soccer gallops into postseason

Lakewood Ranch believes it has the talent and heart to make a deep run

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophie and Lucy won the most patriotic prize in 2019.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2021
Longboat Chamber seeks permission to resume Freedom Fest

Annual Independence Day parade and festivities were canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josh Young rises for a layup against Gulf Coast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2019
Mustangs senior the calm during the storm

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball senior Josh Young is calm in big-game situations.

  • East County
  • Sports
Asolo Conservatory actors rehearse their production of 'Twilight,' which will be presented via Zoom.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 24, 2020
'Twilight' shines in virtual reality

The pandemic closed the curtain at the Asolo Conservatory. Virtual reality turned on the lights. Thanks to Zoom, the show will still go on.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says she might run for the Florida House of Representatives in November. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 7, 2022
Manatee Commissioner Vanessa Baugh considers run for Florida House

Vanessa Baugh considers resigning her commission post to run for the state House of Representatives.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Theophilopoulos works on a painting.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Autorama and Taste of St. Armands

Gearheads and foodies alike brought their appetites to St. Armands Circle Saturday, Oct. 20, for a double-header event: Autorama and A Taste of St. Armands. Auto dealers and food vendors convened to show off what St. Armands has to offer in both the car and cuisine industries.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 17, 2017
Film review: 'Live by Night'

Strong acting and cinematography make up for an overly busy plot.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Vacation altercation

Police reports from around Sarasota.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Dan Clermont

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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Carlos E. Haile Middle School students and teachers can opt out of wearing masks in the classroom.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 25, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-area parents uncertain of how the school year will progress

With COVID-19 spike in the School District of Manatee, parents clash on proper direction.

  • East County
  • Schools
Panther Ridge's Jody Nolan took up stained glass art because she wanted to find a hobby that would take her outside her comfort zone.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2021
Panther Ridge artists host art studio tour in eastern Manatee County

Artists try to build support to start a Panther Ridge Arts and Crafts Association in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Laura Straussfeld and Lauren Proctor-Brown of the Ocala team greet the fans at the Sarasota Polo Club before Sunday's title game of the Women's Challenge.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2022
Plenty of thrills during Women's Challenge at Sarasota Polo Club

Power Group beats Ocala for Women's Challenge title at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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