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Johnny Reid has the fourth-fastest cross country time (16:21.7) in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A, as of Sept. 13
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch runner has shot at cross country medal

The senior boys runner has his eyes on a time in the 15:30s.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 23, 2016
Redeemer campus grows with congregation

Church of the Redeemer members met this month to discuss a three-phase plan for expansion in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2014
Short circuit

The majority of the commission expressed a need to research an islandwide project to bury utilities instead of moving forward with just a Gulf of Mexico Drive project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 16, 2020
Longboat Key has new generation

For the first time in decades, a majority of commissioners will be under age 70. Will that change the town’s path? Meantime, Florida has a post-election challenge: how to keep Florida Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 19, 2020
SMH rehab center patients regain full lives by practicing everyday skills

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Rehabilitation Pavilion has everything from mailboxes and groceries to advanced therapy equipment.

  • Health
A sign warns drivers of high water on Saturday afternoon in the Longbeach Village neighborhood of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 8, 2020
Rain, high tide brings minor flooding to Longboat Key

Gulf of Mexico Drive was still drivable, but some of Longboat Key's roads had some flooding over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As part of a previous project, the town used FPL’s permits and contractor to run a 4-inch conduit under Longboat Pass during a related drilling project.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat lands contractor for underground utilities project

No more overhead wires

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The performance of the Sarasota Youth Opera last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 22, 2018
New aria for opera in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Youth Opera opens classes in east Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 9, 2019
Past Girls Inc. honorees celebrate newest award winners at luncheon

Girl’s Inc.’s honoree luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on April 9.

  • Black Tie
District leaders hope summer programs, which will be offered virtually, can help catch students up before the 2020-21 school year.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 28, 2020
Sarasota School leaders focus on summer learning, remediation

District leaders are hopeful that the Summer Boost program can catch students up before the 2020-21 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Under the terms of a negotiated agreement with neighbors, noise violations at Raffurty’s Bar and Grill could lead to the revocation of the business’s liquor license.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2021
Main Street bar brokers liquor license compromise

The owner of Raffurty’s Bar and Grill worked with neighbors to establish noise restrictions and other guidelines for the downtown business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Business Observer

Lisa Grossman takes over Margot Walbert's center; FNGLA honors ArtisTree Landscape with awards; The Colony plans events for holiday happenings; and Beth Callans Management presents gifts to Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lindsay Rushmore. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Greyhawk Landing CDD Seat 1: Lindsay Rushmore

Candidate stresses good communication.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Worship services

A list of Christmas religious services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota City Commission will hold a regular meeting today at City Hall to discuss eight pages worth of agenda items.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 18, 2011
Commission discusses parking garage today

Sarasota city commissioners will review a proposed parking garage and an affordable housing deletion request at their regular meeting today.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2010
Key Club stands by plan in spite of planner's snub

Planning Director Monica Simpson says the project is too big, too dense. Now it's up to the Town Commission: 9 a.m. Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash believes Longboat Pass should be allowed to migrate closer to Longboat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2010
Commissioner dredges up pass issues

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis believes a relocation of Longboat Pass could escalate erosion issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 24, 2021
With record broken, Sarasota area home prices reach state's elite

Sarasota County median price hits $410,000, moving region to No. 3 statewide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Town Commission gave staff direction to craft an ordinance without references to cellular towers to prevent towers from popping up like the tower once proposed at Longboat Island Chapel. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2014
Commission will review controversial telecommunications ordinance June 16

Town staff's latest draft of a controversial telecommunications ordinance doesn't include a category for cellular towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steven Zickafoose, an assistant principal at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, and Angela Lindsey, principal of the school, wear masks while on campus. The administrators might not have to wear masks next year. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 5, 2021
School District of Manatee County considers letting masks down

School Board of Manatee County considers a voluntary mask policy for summer school and the 2021-22 school year.

  • East County
  • News
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