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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 2, 2012
Neighbors: Joe Volpe

Mechanical engineer and Siesta Key resident Joe Volpe came up with a way to give pets - and golf clubs - the rides of their lives.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 30, 2010
Webster plans commission comeback

Longboat Key resident Joan Webster is planning a return to the Town Commission after a two-year absence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells says he's grateful Manatee County officials plan to fund 10 more deputies, as well as other positions. The staffing will help address train on the agency from growth.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's presence set to expand

New budget cycle brings Sheriff's Office closer to new Lakewood Ranch area patrol district.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan spent some time this week exploring plans for a new crosswalk at the north end of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 13, 2016
Commission to host workshop on transportation issues

While some town commissioners have warmed to the idea of another crosswalk, communication issues remain between Longboat Key and the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Grove General Manager Austin Harlow said cold items are stored in a trailer outside to help ensure quick delivery times to customers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Survival in the bag for Lakewood Ranch restaurant

Grove in Lakewood Ranch offers market to support customers, sustain employees.

  • East County
  • News
A Wilco Electrical LLC employee works on the town's underground utilities project along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 23, 2020
Underground electricity coming soon to Longboat

The project is projected to cost about $49.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sheriff Kurt Hoffman said the current Sarasota County Sheriff's Office at 6010 Cattleridge Blvd. isn't large enough to accommodate the entire department.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Commission, Sheriff eye same property for expansion

County commissioners and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman are interested in 1301 Cattlmen Road as a future expansion site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Drew Clark.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Drew Clark

The Lakewood Ranch rising senior kicker talks his origins in football and

  • East County
  • Sports
EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2016
EVO tumbles toward success

Athletics center celebrates opening with demonstrations and clinics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Payne Park
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
City staff earmarks $182 million for capital-improvement projects

From bayfront connectivity to new police radios to U.S. 301 landscaping, City Hall has 52 projects that it is currently planning to perform during the next 10 years.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Selby Gardens and Michael’s On East have unveiled concept drawings of “Michael’s by the Bay at Selby Gardens.”
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2016
Michael’s On East expands in Selby Gardens

Renovations are underway for Michael’s On the Bay event venue within Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meals on Wheels PLUS volunteer Julianne Niebour, Meals on Wheels PLUS President and CEO Maribeth Phillips, Elks Secretary Brett Davis and Meals on Wheels PLUS Vice President Judi Bjork at the 2019 shoebox collection.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 3, 2020
Meals on Wheels collecting gifts for Manatee County seniors

Drive-thru gift collection for Manatee County seniors coming to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County posts notice signs in areas where Lyngbya algae gas been detected. They encourage residents to report algae sightings to the FDEP.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 13, 2019
New algal bloom in county waters sparks health concerns among residents

A foul-smelling bloom of algae has been located in Sarasota County's Intracoastal Waterway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rucker turned 2 on Feb. 3. He is trained to identify and respond to anxiety cues, such as  bouncing knees and crying.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Manatee County has a hound with a heart

Therapy dog helps emergency providers deal with anxiety, stress in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Members gathered after the Sunday morning service for a Super Bowl lunch.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 5, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates Super Bowl Sunday

Following the Sunday morning service, 74 chapel members gathered for lunch in the fellowship hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Sheriff: Kurt Hoffman

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Schimberg Group aims to spark new development on the east end of Main Street with a mixed-use project at 2010 Main St.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 7, 2016
Architect unveils catalyst project for east Main Street

The Schimberg Group aims to spark revitalization of a sleepier section of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kingdom Business Alliance Co-founders Greg Claxton and Scott McKay stand with member Mindy Poff after a Tuesday morning meeting at the Grove. The alliance meets every single week.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-based Kingdom Business Alliance keeps God first

The Kingdom Business Alliance has grown to 29 members in six months.

  • East County
  • News
Christine Gregory and Michael Riccio wear white as a sign of peace. Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 21, 2020
Amid protests, school board extends face mask requirement

The policy will sunset June 30 unless the board votes to end it earlier.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Gary Odmark works on a scene of the gulf during the Sarasota Rotary Art Festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 28, 2015
SOS, Rotary Club host art festival

The Rotary Club of Sarasota partnered with Save Our Seabirds to host the two-day Sarasota Rotary Art Festival Feb. 28 to March 1 on City Island.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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