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The living area features multiple seating and dining choices, brought together by a  strong black and white color scheme.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 20, 2021
Haven: Going for the Glamour

A smallish condo gets a major makeover, turning a builder’s model into a customized luxury getaway.

  • LWR Life
City officials believe the new crosswalk will improve walkability near the bayfront. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
U.S. 41 pedestrian crosswalk now open

The Florida Department of Transportation installed a signalized pedestrian crosswalk at U.S. 41 and First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Kouris, Florida Blue Market Leader, Southwest Florida |
  • August 5, 2021
New law lowers health plan costs for older adults

New law lowers health plan costs for older adults

  • Health
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Town Manager David Bullock agreed to return to the commission with proposed guidelines on sales. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2012
Tennis Center plan for wine, beer moves forward

The Town Commission agreed to move forward with a Tennis Center plan for wine and beer sales.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.30.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A new Ringling College of Art art Design residence hall would accommodate up to 185 students.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 27, 2017
Ringling College plans 185-student residence hall

The $22 million Ringling College of Art & Design facility would overlook Whitaker Bayou on the east side of campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Agricultural Sciences teacher Meg Lea shows students how to piece the chicken coop together. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 20, 2021
Community Day School students build a home for their feathered friends

Middle school students used geometry to design and construct a coop for the campus' four hens.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Jupiter Inlet Colony is one of several communities on Florida's east coast that have recently buried underground utilities. Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2014
Commission decision could give voters power

Commissioners will discuss an ordinance that would ask voters in March whether to bury utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pete Cumming (left)
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 22, 2020
Chief gets an award

Before his retirement, the Rotarians want to honor their police chief.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Cooper, the new principal at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, settles into his new office. He hopes to expand the performing arts and career and technical education programs at the school in the future.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
New principal thrilled to lead Nolan Middle

Scott Cooper, the new principal of R. Dan Nolan Middle School, is confident he'll transition smoothly to his new role.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2009
Sub-adult loggerhead released by Mote

Mote Marine Laboratory officials released Liberty, a sub-adult loggerhead, this morning on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Devin McDermott
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2015
East County Sidelines 09.03.15

East County Sidelines 09.03.15

  • East County
  • Sports
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, says families will be able to switch their learning modalities for the second quarter.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
School District of Manatee County allows parents to change on-campus, hybrid or e-learning choices in November.

Families in the Lakewood Ranch area will have the opportunity to change their learning modalities.

  • East County
  • News
Ubreakifix owner Joel Scott tinkers with a broken computer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2019
Fix it myself? Not when I have these guys available in Sarasota

Fix it myself? Not when I have these electronics guys available in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Urban Land Institute panelists walk on top of the North Shore Road beach access seawall, which is severely exposed due to the rapid erosion of sand on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2013
Ruling gave ULI key to Longboat assessment

Judge Charles Roberts' ruling overturning the Key Club project approval caused the commission to review town regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Sarasota County burn ban over the Fourth of July holiday means no using personal fireworks, although they are legal to purchase.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 29, 2021
Lakewood Ranch residents plan Fourth filled with fireworks, fun

However, an industry shortage could lower the boom in East County.

  • East County
  • News
"Raisin" runs through Nov. 11 at Westcoast Black Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 15, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe stages powerful take on 'A Raisin in the Sun'

Lorraine Hansberry’s saga of a struggling black family is portrayed through beautiful songs in 'Raisin.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Winn-Dixie plans to make its debut in Lakewood Ranch in November.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 28, 2020
Winn-Dixie picks November for Lakewood Ranch debut

New Winn-Dixie grocery store plans to "experiment" with ways to serve the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • News
Sean White.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.27.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.27.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 29, 2011
Misty Creek to host open house

Misty Creek Golf Club will host a Spring Fling Membership Preview Weekend for the local community April 2-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
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