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Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's Gwyneth Paget and Sarah King drop off shoeboxes. They are a part of Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's Crafts for Cause, which donated 150 shoeboxes and $365 to Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 3, 2022
Meals on Wheels collects shoeboxes filled with gifts for senior clients

The nonprofit's Shoebox Drive and Reception is a can't-miss event at the Lakewood Ranch Elks Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Women's Center |
  • June 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Maternity Patient Shares Her Story

In her profession as a pelvic floor physical therapist, Anjelica Yoder spends a great deal of time helping women understand their bodies – especially in pregnancy and postpartum.

  • Health
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The first day back to school may look different as the district considers two plans that would implement social distancing and other safety protocols. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota County school leaders consider back to school options

School district lays out two distinct paths for the new school year, but emphasize nothing will be settled for weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A proposed parking garage on the Selby campus would be four stories, with an additional story on a portion of the structure for a rooftop restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Selby Gardens master plan draws questions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to grow its bayfront campus, but there are seeds of doubt among neighboring residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara Preserve residents Stan Barr and Bob Saunders were opposed to the Tara Bridge project. Barr said Tara Boulevard is a neighborhood road that is not meant for the capacity of traffic the extension could bring.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 12, 2021
Tara Bridge removed from Manatee County thoroughfare plan

Manatee County Commission says Tara Bridge no longer makes sense

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 1: Priscilla Whisenant Trace

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Begay is a performer who works in chamber music, metal music, Native American flute and experimental sounds (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2022
Indigenous composers take center stage at EnsembleNewSRQ

The first concert of EnsembleNewSRQ's season, First Voices, will feature the works of Indigenous composers.

  • Arts + Culture
Dean Kalahar, a 40-year Sarasota resident, is an economics teacher at Sarasota High School and author of "Practical Economics."
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • May 3, 2012
My View: Class warfare: polarizing, immoral

The class-warfare attack on the 'rich' is really an argument against free markets, wealth creation and life-saving economic growth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Islandside Property Owners Coalition asked a Ringling College of Art and Design student to draw this cartoon for the July 2 regular Town Commission meeting. Courtesy of Islandside Property Owners Coalition.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
Town Commission nails zoning-code ordinance

Debate about the zoning-code ordinance dominated commissioners' inboxes but didn't take up much time at Monday's Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Around 1,000 people are planned for this year's walk. (File photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 13, 2022
Stations of the Cross Walk returns in downtown Sarasota

The Sarasota Ministerial Association and Church of the Redeemer put on the 21st annual Good Friday procession April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2022
High school football roundup: Week two

East County teams go undefeated while most Sarasota teams struggle.

  • East County
  • Sports
The City Commission has discussed the design of the State Street garage at multiple meetings in the past four months, but commissioners are still asking for more information before making a decision.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2013
City Commission requests new garage designs

At today's City Commission meeting, commissioners revisited earlier State Street garage plans and asked the city's Urban Design Studio to prepare additional mock-ups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
530 Burns Gallery is a shared exhibition space located in Burns Court, downtown Sarasota.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 20, 2020
Art and About: Where the Art Is

Sarasota made its mark as an arts colony in the mid-20th century. Its homegrown art is still world-class. Opportunities abound, but here are four outstanding arts spaces to view and buy works created by regional artists.

  • LWR Life
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for their montly meeting to discuss the Dec. 3 Lawn Party by the Bay.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 15, 2022
Kiwanis Lawn Party tops record

The Kiwanis Club met Thursday morning to discuss the results of their annual lawn party held on Dec. 3 at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Developer Jim Bridges, second from left, formally announced The Strand at an event in January 2017. Now, he said the city’s intent to review proposed changes could be a setback for the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
Questions surround changes to North Trail project

The city said it cannot administratively approve revised plans for The Strand development near the Whitaker Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chef Sol Shenker will not reveal where the ingredients from Wolfie's mouthwatering sandwiches will come from.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 26, 2023
New York-style deli finds new home in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Sol Shenker is executive chef at The Original Wolfie's, which opens in October in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Contrary to considerable public outcry regarding building height, the 18-story cap on the Bayfront remains intact.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 19, 2022
Building height incentive removed from city comprehensive plan amendment — for now

Citing a lack of accurate public knowledge about building heights, the commission moves the proposed amendment to add downtown density to create attainable housing onto Tallahassee without taller buildings as a tool.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town has identified about $42.8 million in critical capital needs through fiscal year 2030.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 26, 2021
Going up? Longboat Key proposes rate increases to fund utility projects

The town of Longboat Key has identified about $42.8 million in critical projects it needs to fund by October 2030.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Each scanner costs $286 and will be at the top of the steps as the students board the bus.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2019
School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

  • East County
  • News
Right-hander George Davis got the call on the mound for the Lakewood Ranch Majors All-Stars in their tournament opener versus Buffalo Creek.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRLL and LRLL All-Stars

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars hit the field for their District 26 tournament June 23 through July 2. Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 14-4 to win the 10/11 title. The Braden River Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 15-5 to win the championship. Buffalo Creek held off Lakewood Ranch 11-4 to win the Majors division.

  • East County
  • Sports
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