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County transportation officials suggested a roundabout at Honore Avenue and Old Farm Road. Because of an existing bridge, there may be problems with fitting a roundabout there.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2018
More roundabouts considered on East County roads

Traffic circles could be added to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Honore Avenue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2020
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ESSENTIALS

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ESSENTIALS

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 11, 2022
Orchestra, Van Wezel raise six figures in relief funds

The Sarasota Orchestra and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall raised more than $100,000 for relief efforts with assistance from The Patterson Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Built in 2006, the home at 700 Lyons Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,763 square feet of living area. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 9, 2022
Lyons Lane property sells for $3.9 million

Sleepy Lagoon home is the top-seller on Longboat Key and surrounding barrier islands for the week of Sept. 26-30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jamie Springstead is Saint Stephen's Episcopal's leading scorer in basketball, boys and girls, with 1,485 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 22, 2022
Saint Stephen's senior shatters the Bradenton school's all-time scoring mark

Lakewood Ranch's Jamie Springstead sets the basketball scoring record, for boys or girls, at Saint Stephens.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 21, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Fillmore Drive lot is 1.98 acres and can hold 268 cars in the lot and in the adjacent curbside paid spaces.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 8, 2022
Sarasota parks plans to develop St. Armands lot

Commissioners vote 4-1 to take no action on proposals to build on city-owned parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The district reserved $1.68 million to hire about 35 security personnel to occupy each area elementary school.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 25, 2014
School District to decide on armed security at elementary schools

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. July 26, the Manatee County School District will discuss options for armed security personnel at each area elementary school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 28, 2019
Benjamin Gilkey Fund reimagines Michael's On East with Golden Ticket fundraiser

The fund for innovative cancer research put on a Willy Wonka-themed fundraiser Sept. 28.

  • Black Tie
Mixologist Rhiannon Cicconi of MADE Restaurant.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 30, 2023
Proudly hail these July 4 cocktails

These three patriotic drinks will guarantee a star-spangled holiday.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Tuttle Elementary student Ricardo Delasancha and Booker student Melissa Sheppard were happy to show their individual designs.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 14, 2022
Tuttle Elementary, Booker Middle students work together on monster art exhibit

The fourth annual Monster Mashup Arts Show runs through May 12 at Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Resilient Retreat founder Sherri Mills, emcee Barry Ayers a.k.a. Ms. Fruitville, and Board Vice Chair Sherri Mills  embraced the "Wizard of  Oz" theme at the opening.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 10, 2020
Resilient Retreat nonprofit hosts groundbreaking

The abuse nonprofit announced the groundbreaking on Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 16, 2022
Who are the real fascists?

Biden's tactics of vilifying Republicans has a sickening similarity to a German maniac in 1933.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse has said the development of a master trail system has been one of his top priorities since taking office.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 4, 2022
Manatee County approves funding toward design of trail system

Commissioners earmark $1.5 million for the design of trail system that would link Sarasota and Hillsborough counties. The money is part of the $78.3 million the county is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Tremblay, 61, said he loves baseball because of the people the sport attracts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2023
40-and-up baseball finds a home in Manatee County

The league, which also includes players from Sarasota County, prepares for its inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 26, 2022
How a nurse practitioner saved COVID-19 lives without vaccines

Vanessa Hamalian and her new Latitude Clinic have treated 1,092 COVID-19 patients with ivermectin and the FLCCC protocols, none with vaccines. Of those, 1,091 have recovered.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The six-week abortion ban
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 27, 2023
The six-week abortion ban

Lawmakers are shifting to pro-life, but American culture is not. This issue won’t ever be solved.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2021
Longboat Key's Year in Photos: 2021

A look back at the news of the year, with an accent on the visuals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jim Tollerton |
  • November 18, 2020
My view: Pilgrims learned socialism doesn't work

The first colonists at Plymouth, Mass., almost starved until they switched to private property and ownership.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Free ride

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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