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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 22, 2020
Group exercise begins again on Longboat Key

Socializing and social distancing are finding a way to go hand-in-hand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott and Amy Franklin aboard onshore.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 28, 2019
St. Armands Boat Show drops anchor on land

Cannons Marina hosted the event

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells dispelled rumors by saying no shelter in place order for residents has been discussed by county officials.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2020
Sheriff says no lockdown of Manatee County residents has been discussed

Manatee County Sheriff says no lockdown has been discussed by the county.

  • East County
  • News
Previously, administrative approval for development has been restricted to the downtown core. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2022
Sarasota City Commission builds new set of development rules with 4-1 votes

City approves batch of changes aimed at moving quicker on attainable housing, though critics say public comment is cut out of the process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 25, 2015
#MakeYourDayHarder to make your days longer

Dr. Mike Evans' campaign encourages small lifestyle changes to increase longevity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2010
DCA holds town code change hearing

The Florida Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes approved in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 9

Jenelle Alber captured this white ibis walking in the waves along Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 10, 2022
This week in A+E: Jan. 13 to Jan. 19

New plays, legendary singers, art walks and comedy highlight the week of arts and entertainment in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident and Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and Esplanade resident Carolyn Lowry-Nation are eager to see the districts purchase the building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2016
Committee supports community center concept

Now money will be the talking point regarding the Summerfield Information Center in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 4, 2022
An introduction from the Observer's new A+E Editor

Spencer Fordin, the Observer's new Arts + Entertainment editor, comes with two decades of experience in journalism but not much skill at all at singing and dancing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • January 28, 2012
Never Thought About It---Blood, That Is...

Never Thought About It---Blood, That Is...

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 30, 2022
Christ Church collects toys for Our Daily Bread

Christ Church collected donations for Our Daily Bread of Bradenton during a drive-thru toy and food drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer stands with Lakewood Ranch CERT President Jim Emanuelson,  his "eyes and ears."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 17, 2022
Manatee County Emergency Management provides behind-the-scenes tour in Bradenton

Manatee County's Emergency Management presents a behind-the-scenes look to Lakewood Ranch's CERT.

  • East County
  • News
Cliff Roles
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 27, 2019
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training student gets engaged with an encore

Forty Carrots Family Center offers up front row parking, voting ends soon for Black Tie Standouts and more on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
Earth movers continue shaping the 18th fairway at the Bobby Jones Golf Course as sod around the green takes hold and the green awaits planting.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 9, 2023
City approves budget for Bobby Jones buildings

A guaranteed maximum price of $5.29 million is set for restrooms, starter building, range building and a temporary clubhouse at the city-owned golf course as restoration work continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eleven-year-old Cesar Sandelis put extra time and effort into building his model rocket. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 6, 2012
McNeal students blast off with year-end project

The project, which has become an annual project at McNeal, served not only as a fun way to close out the school year, but also as a way to prepare the students for their class trip to NASA June 4.

  • East County
  • News
County Commissioner Christian Ziegler: "The only thing you can do west of the interstate is go taller." (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 6, 2022
County asks staff to tighten up workforce housing loopholes

Sarasota County's half dwelling unit density ordinance has yet to produce tangible results, so commissioners are directing staff to review and suggest refinements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judy Alexander and Kim Livengood hope The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime can become the center of an active business district.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2019
Sharing the limelight: Merchants plot new district near downtown

The proprietors of The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime aren't just trying to get a new business off the ground — they're working to enliven an overlooked portion of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adam Bradtmueller, a Sarasota High alum, ran a sub-4 minute mile on June 5 (3:57.91). Photo courtesy Xavier Daniels.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Spring college athletes get it done

A final look at our area's alumni now that the NCAA spring season is coming to a close.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team will play in its second-consecutive regional final Jan. 31.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Lady Mustangs advance to regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Fort Myers Riverdale 2-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
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