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Rebecca Blitz, who became SMART’s executive director in April, says restricted funding is currently one of the nonprofit’s biggest challenges.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • August 20, 2020
Charity Snapshot: Bridling the Challenge

SMART’s new executive director took the reins with a clear plan for the organization. Then the pandemic hit.

  • LWR Life
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Marketing Team |
  • September 9, 2021
HEARTFLOW® Offers Precise Visualization of Coronary Arteries, Improves Patient Experience

HEARTFLOW® Offers Precise Visualization of Coronary Arteries, Improves Patient Experience

  • Health
Sponsored Content
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has an action-packed upcoming season full of dance and Broadway shows. (File photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 28, 2022
Song, dance and Broadway drama highlight new Van Wezel season

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall unveiled its upcoming season chock full of Broadway drama on Sunday.

  • Arts + Culture
Nancy Detert parlayed her influence as a state and local elected official to benefit the lives of foster children and people with disabilities.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2023
Nancy Detert's passing 'leaves a huge hole'

The Sarasota County Commission vice chair and longtime elected public official died Wednesday at her home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manger Tom Harmer (left), Mayor Ken Schneier (middle) and Town Clerk Trish Shinkle (right) are shown at town hall on Monday, April 6.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 6, 2020
Sound issues delay virtual Longboat Key Town Commission meeting

The town will hold its essential meetings virtually for the foreseeable future to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Engines and fire trucks had to contend with
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2020
High water vehicles, beach rescue vehicles used with Eta responses

More than 30 Village homes experienced flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 23, 2020
FDEP grants Longboat Key extension on sewage break penalties

The FDEP's new deadline for the town of Longboat Key is Dec. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A streetlight is pictured in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 8, 2021
Longboat Key sticking with approved streetlights despite resident criticisms

Part of Longboat Key's undergrounding project calls for the installation of new streetlights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Superintendent Brennan Asplen began his role in August 2020 and now school board members will evaluate his effectiveness in his first year on the job.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 6, 2021
Board members consider how best to evaluate superintendent

Superintendent Brennan Asplen has been on the job for nearly a year. Now board members will evaluate his effectiveness.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 25, 2022
Candidate withdraws from Longboat election after deadline

Barring any changes, March's Town Commission election in 2023 would be the fifth consecutive uncontested one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Luxe on Tenth project includes plans to improve sidewalks and landscaping surrounding the Tenth Street property. Rendering via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2021
City OKs high-density 10th Street apartments

The developer expressed hope that increased residential activity would be beneficial for the area on the northern boundary of the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chamber ambassador Brian Wiffin, assistant manager of stores Janeane Diaz, Mayor Kyle Battie, Cariloha owner Jeff Snell and chamber ambassador  Patti Bosco.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 15, 2023
Bamboo clothing, bedding retailer cuts ribbon on St. Armands

Cariloha Sarasota celebrated its reopening with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce on May 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Puppies wait to be vaccinated in Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's new intake building.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 26, 2021
Expansion at Nate's Honor in Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch completes construction on intake building and training center.

  • East County
  • News
Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. Although people ages 16 and older are eligible, some high schoolers have mixed feelings about getting vaccinated. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 21, 2021
Some east Bradenton students not in rush to be vaccinated

Lakewood Ranch-area students have mixed feelings about being vaccinated.

  • East County
  • News
On Wednesday morning, water sat on Bayside Drive in the Longbeach Village neighborhood after Hurricane Elsa.
  • By Mark Bergin and Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 7, 2021
Longboat Key dodges most of Elsa's wind and waves

It appears Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020 caused Longboat Key more damage than Hurricane Elsa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Janielle Silliman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2018
University Parkway dentists freshen smiles

Lakewood Ranch kids learn about giving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Town Hall
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat residents pitch their ideas for the town

Town Commissioners invited community leaders to a meeting Monday to discuss goals and objectives for the town in the coming fiscal year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 26, 2016
Sarasota County aims to collect $350K from failed studio

The county will begin collections proceedings after a judge ruled in the case of failed economic incentives and Sanborn Studios.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High rising senior kicker Brunno Reus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Brunno Reus

The Braden River High football sophomore kicker has not missed a field goal in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Lally and Susan Stahley. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
What's Happening: Week of May 7 2015

Siesta Key Code Enforcement officer to retire; SMH gains Level II trauma status

  • Sarasota
  • News
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