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A rendering of the Owen's Fish Camp restaurant that is being constructed at Center Point in Lakewood Ranch. The restaurant has a targeted opening date of August-September 2022.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 14, 2021
Owens Fish Camp breaks ground at Center Point development in Lakewood Ranch

Owens Fish Camp begins vertical construction in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota is famous for its circus roots.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
City officials hope to honor circus legacy

At the behest of a local historian, the city has reached out to the operators of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in hopes of putting on one last show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Retired policeman and guardian Mike Parker said the position is a perfect fit for retirement. He practices with his new firearm during training at the Manatee Gun & Archery Club.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County School District launches safety program

Security officers ready to take posts at Manatee’s elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
A trio of adolescent ducklings acclimates from hand feedings to self reliance in a communal aviary at Save Our Seabirds before the birds are released into the wild.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 1, 2013
Baby birds land temporary home at Save Our Seabirds

For Helene Adams, late March kicks off the most wonderful time of the year - or at least the most adorable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tiffany Yu wears a dress by Debbie Dannheisser Threads while Debbie Dannheisser shows a painting by her late daughter Nichole. She incorporates Nichole's artistry into her fashions.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2020
Spring Sensations hits fashion runway in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good lights up the fashion runway with its annual fundraiser in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
It didn’t take Spoll long to become involved in making Longboat Key a better place.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 17, 2023
Town Center bench likely to honor former mayor

The new bench will honor former Mayor George Spoll, who died in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Cops Corner

Oct. 24 I spy 12:01 p.m. - 3600 block of Bayou Circle. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman told police that she believes someone has wired her house to spy on her because the screws in her electrical plates had been moved and she can hear an echo in the house when she claps. Police told her to call back if she noticed anything else suspicious.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Scott Cooper, the new principal at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, settles into his new office. He hopes to expand the performing arts and career and technical education programs at the school in the future.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
New principal thrilled to lead Nolan Middle

Scott Cooper, the new principal of R. Dan Nolan Middle School, is confident he'll transition smoothly to his new role.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner George Kruse's pretrial conference on a DUI charge is postponed to Nov. 8 by a Circuit Court judge.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 11, 2022
Manatee commissioner's pretrial hearing on DUI charge postponed

George Kruse's attorney tells judge he needs more time to review the evidence.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2022
Remaining no-swim advisories dropped in Sarasota

Bird Key/Ringling Causeway among the last batch with improving water quality.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 20, 2022
34th Festival of the Arts takes Main Street

Dozens of vendors filled downtown Sarasota for the weekend festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2022
Day two of 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic sees new course record set

China's Zecheng Dou is the tournament leader at 14 under par.

  • East County
  • Sports
Beachplace is one of many nonconforming properties on Longboat Key.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 18, 2018
Longboat P&Z makes long-awaited recommendations

Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board tackles nonconforming properties at meeting Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A hat becomes the top of the turtle's head.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 23, 2019
Many people's trash is Longboat artist's treasure

The artist hopes to raise awareness on littering and what tiny throwaways can do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heritage Harbour Golf Club held a special event Jan. 7 to meet its course architect Nick Campanelli.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2023
Heritage Harbour Golf Club celebrates architect's design

The Bradenton golf club held a special event to celebrate architect Nick Campanelli's redesign of the course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
About 50 people attend FIt Fest at The Paradise Center on Tuesday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 25, 2023
Longboat's Paradise Center lets people sample new ways to sweat

Fit Fest was a chance for the community to try out TPC's various fitness programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heavy machinery is beginning to be a more common sight at 1601 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Photo by Nat Kaemmerer)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 18, 2022
Longboat Key's St. Regis project gains milestone building permit

Town issues first permit for foundation work, signaling the beginning of in-earnest construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photos
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2018
Round robin for relief

The money raised will go to the Air Force Enlisted Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bayfront Park opened in July 2017. Town leaders are planning to resod it later this summer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 27, 2021
Longboat dog park lovers happy to hear of resodding plans

Bayfront Park's dog park has had some wear and tear since opening in July 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Revenue for the renovated Bobby Jones Golf Course in 2023's budget is expected to offset debt service once it opens to golfers. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 28, 2022
City revenue rises on lower tax rate for 2023

A lower millage and increased spending requests have combined for a $3.2 million deficit in the city's proposed 2023 budget despite an additional $6.4 million in property tax revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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