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Manatee County Public Works Project Manager Kent Bontrager reviews plans for 44th Avenue East. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: County to build bridges

Manatee County is driving forward with plans to improve traffic flow by constructing more roadway connections.

  • East County
  • News
Sophomore Ella Dodge has become the Lakewood Ranch High softball team's ace this season after missing her freshman season with a back injury.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2022
Defending state champ Mustangs rest softball hopes on a sophomore pitcher

Lakewood Ranch sophomore Ella Dodge, in her first year as a high school pitcher, will have to handle state's best teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 3, 2021
Karin’s Causes organization to put on 14th annual Estate Sale

The annual sale will offer up plenty of eclectic oddities May 13 to 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Wolff prepares to submerge 10 Mini-Reefs.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 31, 2019
'A manmade solution to a manmade problem'

Non-profit installs 10 Mini Reefs at MarVista in Longboat Key, with hopes of making the ecosystem a little bit better.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The project area for the $21.4 million Bahia Vista Street force main project, which is expected to be completed in early 2024. (Courtesy of Sarasota County)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 31, 2022
County commissioners approve sewer line expansion on Bahia Vista Street

A budget amendment of $21 million brings to $280 million a project to expand capacity and upgrade the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 17, 2022
"A little off the top''

Spooky scene plays out at a Sarasota hair salon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Brown
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 5, 2018
Brown has contributed far more than his share

Veteran commissioner withdraws from re-election bid.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Man Getting a Facial
  • By Mary McAndrews |
  • June 14, 2014
A softer side of Father's Day

A softer side of Father's Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2018
University Place CDD Seat 3: Lauren Kessler

Candidate focuses on improving communication with residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 9

Jennifer Samson captured these incoming storm clouds off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Conaway, who now runs his golf academy at Heritage Harbour, is a Golf Channel Academy-affiliated instructor.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 12, 2019
High-profile golf instructor lands at Heritage Harbour

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The last ladder truck the town purchased was in 2013. A typical lifespan is about 15 years.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 25, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department preparing to take a step up

Town budgets $850,000 for new ladder truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tricia Farrington focuses all her attention on making pecan caramel apples
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2022
Kilwins owner says Waterside, Lakewood Ranch is in for a treat

A confectionery franchise finds a sweet spot at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 18, 2021
Dazzling Displays

The 10th anniversary of Holiday Festival of Lights illuminates UTC and beyond with lighted Christmas trees, fireworks, Santa parades and events for the whole family to enjoy.

  • LWR Life
Mark Johns, chief deputy for Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office, said the pictometry technology makes it easier for his office to re-inspect homes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2019
View from above aids Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office

Pictometry becomes annual process to help Manatee County Property Appraiser deal with growth.

  • East County
  • News
James Linkogle, project manager, and Isaac Brownman, director of public works, discuss the underground project
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 2, 2019
Dig it: Underground utilities work cranks up in 2019

Long-awaited project that not only buries cables but also adds streetlights and enhances cell service is expected to take three years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Myakka's Charlene and Jim Michaels opposed the zoning request at State Road 70 and County Road 675 because they did not feel it was compatible with the area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch apartment project advances

Manatee County commission also denies commercial project at State 70 and County Road 675.

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key Water Reclamation Facility will be demolished in 2020.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 2, 2019
Siesta Key Water Reclamation Facility demolition slated for 2020

The facility was decommissioned in 2018 and the property is now home to the Siesta Key Master Pump Station

  • Sarasota
  • News
Don Westra and Robyn Schmitt at last year's Bacchus on the Beach
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 2, 2016
Your Calendar: Doggone Good Time: An Evening to Benefit Donte’s Den

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Kennel Club was closed in 2020 when dog racing was banned by the State of Florida. Owner Jack Collins Jr. has been searching for a buyer to redevelop the site since. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 15, 2022
Planning Board rejects apartments for Sarasota Kennel Club site

Citing airport operations noise concerns, the Sarasota Planning Board recommends against the approval of an apartment community at Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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