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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 29, 2022
Troche opens new chapter as chief of Sarasota Police

The city's first Hispanic chief has served with department for 20 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kindergartner Jay Dan Roux uses his finger to keep track of where he is in his reading. Kindergartners like Roux will be tested on their literacy skills using the EarlyBird screener.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 29, 2022
Manatee School District pilots literacy screener in three elementary schools

The EarlyBird screener will identify literacy strengths and weaknesses and characteristics of dyslexia for students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade at three schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 27, 2018
Fashion Insider: Hats with "hat-itude"

Let your hat do all the talking with these summer finds.

  • Black Tie
Rendering of planned parking garage at St. Regis with landscaping.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 22, 2023
Planning and Zoning Board approves St. Regis parking changes

Following hours of public comment, board members voted 5-2 to pass the issue onto the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 12, 2020
Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh was criticized for asking to add neighbors and others to vaccination list.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 18, 2021
Manatee County Commissioner apologizes for asking to add names to vaccination list

One Manatee County commissioner calls Vanessa Baugh's email to add names to vaccination list "a terrible mistake" and a show of favoritism.

  • East County
  • News
Anthony Bavaro and Mikey Bavaro and their parents, Giovanna and Louis, enjoy spending time together with their dog, Luna.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Challenge looms for Lakewood Ranch teen

Parents say their son ready to take on spinal injury rehab.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Letters to the Editor

IPOC should sue Longboat Key Club and Resort parties; The Grinch paid a visit to St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Suzanne Atwell, former co-chairwoman of the Change the Date campaign, thinks increased turnout in August's city election is a sign of improved public engagement with local government.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
New date, more votes in city elections

After seeing significantly increased turnout in the City Commission primary, candidates remain uncertain how a shift away from off-cycle elections will affect the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Peggy Hufford says her husband, Jerry Hufford, was always helping people "behind the scenes." Jerry Hufford died Feb. 8 at 69.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2022
Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch grieves kind, selfless neighbor

Lakewood Ranch's Jerry Hufford, the head of a veterans organization in Del Webb, dies at 69.

  • East County
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  • By Florida Design Works |
  • October 11, 2021
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Traffic troubles remain a top concern for residents and officials.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 22, 2016
Commission rejects staff traffic plans

As the city works on refreshing its transportation policies, the City Commission wants to take a new path for addressing congestion issues.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 16, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 18-24

There's entertainment for all audiences in Sarasota this week, starting with art galleries and exhibits and winding through theater, concerts and classic movies at the cinema.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dave Crawford. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 15, 2021
Longtime Longboat Key mail carrier Dave Crawford dies at 58

Crawford delivered mail along Longboat Key for 33 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Slipstream members Victoria Sinclair, Hannah Figueras, Domenic Aluise, Merritt Kendzior and Madelyn Kumar show off their car. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2014
Slipstream takes fourth place in car competition

East County students clinched a top marketing award through collaboration and long-range planning efforts.

  • East County
  • News
Beverly Albertson and Philip Segerstrom
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 6, 2014
22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off' Gala featuring Sinbad

22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off' Gala featuring Sinbad

  • Black Tie
Fifth-graders Lauren Costello, Â Alexis Suter and Daniel Rumbo take a lap around the new track while learning about how to run at a steady pace.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2015
New Tara Elementary track jogs students' enthusiasm

The school's track was upgraded from grass to clay, thanks to some extra dollars from a district project.

  • East County
  • News
A sign at Bayfront Park reminds drivers back-in parking is not permitted there. That could change at the city manager's discretion thanks to an ordinance amendment approved by the City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 16, 2023
City backs up repeal of back-in parking ban

Back-in parking will now be allowed in city-owned and -controlled parking facilities at the city manager's discretion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The site, located at center, is in front of the Heritage Harbour development, off State Road 64. Property representatives say the location is prime for commercial growth. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2017
Retail on the rise near Heritage Harbour

Bradenton plaza will add a Crunch fitness and other retailers along State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
The site of the tree lighting.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 26, 2019
Tree lighting kicks off season at Longboat's Town Center this week

Town is gearing up for first event, then four concert series events in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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