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Work began in early June on the Ringling Trail project, which will convert one lane of traffic in each direction between Lime and Pineapple avenues into a protected bicycle lane. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2022
Ringling Boulevard makeover's first segment nearly complete

With the first phase of work on the Ringling Trail from Lime to Pineapple avenues nearing completion, work is set to soon begin west of Washington Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 19, 2013
Property owner plans temporary homeless shelter

The nonprofit Trinity Without Borders would operate the temporary shelter for homeless at 1003 N. Washington Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ryann Hilyer, a Lakewood Ranch High School senior, shows Mallo, a heifer owned by Todd Henson.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 10, 2023
Lakewood Ranch senior ready to move onto bigger pastures

Ryann Hilyer, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, plans to continue to pursuing her love for agriculture and cows in college.

  • East County
  • Schools
A health department worker gives a COVID-19 vaccination Feb. 17 at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 3, 2021
No luck with Manatee County vaccine lottery system?

Manatee County commissioners suggested a variety of ways to change the COVID-19 vaccine lottery

  • East County
  • News
LaRose didn't intend to become a translator.  She anticipated having a career in marketing or public relations.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Irina LaRose translates languages, helps bring people together

Since 1993, LaRose has worked as a Russian language translator. Her work has brought to Russia and around the U.S. to help clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Observer sales executive Wendi Simons
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Advertising executive leaves after 30 years at Observer

Wendi Simons was the first full-time advertising sales executive at the Longboat Observer and was its top producer for 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 9, 2012
Off On the Right Foot: Marathon Training for Beginners

Off On the Right Foot: Marathon Training for Beginners

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2022
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' delivers thrills at Sarasota Polo Club

The Headless Horseman's ride through Lakewood Ranch caps another run of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High freshman Sophia Hritz will play alongside her older sister Hannah, a senior, for the first and only time this fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 20, 2016
Sister act

Hannah and Sophia Hritz are looking forward to finally being able to play together on the same court as Sarasota Sailors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Charlie Kennedy, a member of the School Board of Manatee County, debates Bradenton's Garin Hoover when the School District of Manatee County's 1-mill property tax referendum was being voted on in 2018. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 13, 2021
Some Manatee County residents ready to oppose school district's tax referendum

Opposition says taxpayers will enable wasteful school district by approving referendum.

  • East County
  • Schools
Freedom Elementary School's Jenessa Bunker, Jakob Flemming, Camila Aviles-Pagan and Mya Barrett lead the Autrey All Stars onto the track.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2023
Olympian visits east Bradenton elementary during Fun Run

Richard Thompson, a four-time Olympian shares a message of encouragement, with students before they begin their run.

  • East County
  • Schools
Roger May was reported missing and endangered on Thursday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2023
Sarasota police search for missing man

Police are asking for public assistance in locating 67-year-old Roger May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high school seniors can now bring four guests to graduation. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2021
Manatee County high school graduates get more tickets for the celebration

School District of Manatee County announces high school seniors will get four tickets for graduation.

  • East County
  • News
Carrie Leitzman is selling Truman's Tap & Grill to spend more time with her family.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2023
Truman's generous goodbye to Lakewood Ranch

After serving the Lakewood Ranch area for 11 years, Truman's Tap & Grill is closed as of Sept. 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The state funded the barrier islands trolley program in an effort to offset some of the effects of imminent roundabout construction at Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2021
Trolley service to link downtown, barrier islands

The city, county and state are collaborating on a new public transportation route, though city officials are pushing to make it more expansive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 18, 2021
Volunteering in the Age of  COVID-19

The pandemic forced dozens of nonprofits to bench hundreds of senior volunteers. Some organizations in Sarasota and Manatee counties are still struggling to fill the void one year later.

  • LWR Life
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 18, 2021
Volunteering in the Age of  COVID-19

The pandemic forced dozens of nonprofits to bench hundreds of senior volunteers. Some organizations in Sarasota and Manatee counties are still struggling to fill the void one year later.

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2019
Apartment plans for Town Center Parkway in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County commissioners approve zoning changes in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Bernhard Stomporowski - nicknamed "Stompo" - was named the director of rowing and head coach of the Sarasota Scullers in December.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2023
Sarasota Scullers coach wants to create fun-loving environment

Bernhard Stomporowski, a world champion rower from Germany, took over the position in December.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City commissioners meet today at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. for their regular meeting at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 21, 2011
City of Sarasota discusses grants today

The Sarasota City Commission will decide whether or not to do away with Community Redevelopment Agency grants today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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