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“I enjoy it,” Lake Vistas' Steve Harrison said of being an enumerator. “It’s really good for someone who’s a people person and that’s me.”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2020
It's a numbers crunch in Lakewood Ranch

Census workers round up responses before Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
Although a final decision has yet to be made on an indoor gymnasium at Premier Park, this sketch by Manatee County shows that a gym could be placed next to the $13.6 million aquatics facility, which has been approved. (Courtesy)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2022
Manatee exec says indoor gymnasium would be boon for tourism

Elliott Falcione says Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch should have an indoor athletic facility component.

  • East County
  • News
Marti Wood and Starr Shafer work together to fill sandbags ahead of hurricane. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2022
Longboat Key residents fill sandbags preparing for Ian

Residents were provided up to 10 bags to fill for free from the town's Public Works Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie Simons says failure should not stop anyone from continuing to moving forward because failure is a great learning tool.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2021
New year, new advice

Resolutions don't have to be an exercise in futility with this advice.

  • Health
Although City Commission elections are nonpartisan, both the Republican and Democratic parties are playing increasing roles in determining the outcomes of those races.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 3, 2011
Party politics

Both the Republican and Democratic parties are becoming increasingly involved in the three City Commission races, which are supposed to be nonpartisan. One candidate claims a party member asked him to drop out of the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Office Manager Maria Patino and Dr. Duane Johnson enjoy being with the first business to open at Waterside Place: The Lakewood Ranch Medical Group.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Group pops the lid as first business to open at Waterside Place

Lakewood Ranch Medical Group first to open doors at Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • News
The Grinch, played by Chris Cude of Legendary Knights Entertainment of Winter Haven, checks out the holiday lights with Sarasota's Melissa Galmin.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2020
Bright lights, dark chocolate during holidays at Sarasota's Mall at University Town Center

Holiday lights twinkle at the Mall at UTC in Sarasota while Norman Love Confections makes its debut.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Police Department is working with other law enforcement agencies to investigate a string of car burglaries.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 5, 2020
Longboat Key police urge residents to lock their cars

Florida's Gulf Coast has seen dozens of car thefts during the past few months, according to Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 30, 2018
Cops Corner: Clean-up duty

Police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2020
2020 through the lens on Longboat Key

The year started out like most do, with us complaining about traffic and marveling at where we live. Then . . .

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jim Hill, a retired career U.S. Marine, will play with the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble at the Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 19, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble features own veterans during holiday concerts.

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Parade, Sarasota National Cemetery host concerts to honor veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michelle Lingle. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Back-to-school supplies needed in East County

Donate supplies at Woodland Community Church's food pantry until Aug. 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 20

Wendy Peck captured this approaching storm on Whitney Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Zarrella and Kristin Zarrella-Wikstrom will be coaching cross country together at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2019
Father-daughter duo runs the cross country program at Lakewood Ranch High

Running has been in the cards for the Zarrella family for a long time.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Siesta Key Association will participate in the International Coastal Clean-up Day September 20.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 5, 2014
SKA to plan more social outings

Siesta Key Association members agreed to look into more social events for members and discussed the upcoming coastal clean-up day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Winds from Tropical Storm Andrea shake palm trees in city of Sarasota’s Bayfront Park.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 6, 2013
Sarasota County under tropical storm warning

Forecasters expect Tropical Storm Andrea to make landfall near Florida's Big Bend this afternoon.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Chief Paul Dezzi listens to a questions from an attendee at a Kiwanis meeting Thursday morning at Lazy Lobster.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 10, 2020
Longboat fire chief speaks about proper use of 911

Longboat Key fire chief Paul Dezzi addressed the process behind 911 dispatch, when to call 911 and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 23, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 25-31

The art museums and galleries take a starring role in Sarasota's summer months, but there's also live music and comedy on the itinerary.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
One of the swans rests by Harbourside Golf Course.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 24, 2021
Longboat Key swans hoping for a few cygnets

Chuck and Margie are the only pair still nesting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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