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Although some businesses, including Artisan Cheese Company, are already requiring the use of masks, new city regulations could mandate face coverings in all indoor settings when social distancing is not possible.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2020
UPDATE: City set to discuss proposed mask requirements Monday

As COVID-19 cases rise locally, the commission will consider an ordinance mandating face coverings in indoor and outdoor settings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County officials want to address panhandling.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2019
Panhandling hot topic in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners want more info on how to deal with panhandling.

  • East County
  • News
TPC offers a Zumba class every Thursday. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 2, 2022
The Paradise Center combats loneliness with connection

Loneliness is an epidemic among seniors. One-fourth of adults over 65 are socially isolated, reports have found.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's John and Diane Justice enjoy eating soup during Empty Bowls, which will return as an in-person event on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch this year. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to host Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch

Meals on Wheels' Empty Bowls returns to an in-person event on Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Cyndel Flores says she is honored to automatically advance to the live show of "America's Got Talent: Extreme" as a result of judge Travis Pastrana hitting the golden buzzer for her breakaway sway pole act. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 14, 2022
Myakka stunt performer produces the buzz on 'America's Got Talent: Extreme'

Myakka City's Cyndel Flores takes the big stage to advance on 'America's Got Talent: Extreme.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
News Briefs

Community association meeting scheduled

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2017
Letters to the editor

Rebuttal, bicycles and voting fun

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Members of Boy Scout Troop 181 are pictured during a cookout and awards ceremony in 2002.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2013
Trio honored with Eagle Scout ceremony

The accomplishments of three members of Boy Scout Troop 181 were celebrated Aug. 12 with a Court of Honor ceremony.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Denise Kleiner owns the concessions at Jiggs Landing.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2022
Not just for the birds: History buffs welcome at Jiggs Landing

Denise Kleiner stuffs her boat tours with years of knowledge she picked up living on the Braden River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The planned St. Regis Hotel and Residences would offer 166 hotel rooms and 78 residential condominium units.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 13, 2020
Unicorp closes deals on more Colony units

Five units sold for more than $783,000 records show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 3: Scott Boyes

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Good egg Margo Semenchuk poses with the Easter Bunny.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 10, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel hosts Ukrainian Easter for refugees

The Danube International Company threw an Easter party on April 8 in the chapel's garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large developments that can be built on lots just outside the communit'’s boundaries. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
City postpones Laurel Park buffer decision

Downtown neighborhood is split on a development buffer zone concept.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olivia D'Orazio, a Lakewood Ranch High School senior, has always wanted to serve in the military, so she joined the school's JROTC program. Now she plans to attend Auburn University for its ROTC program. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 13, 2022
Lakewood Ranch students earn big money in scholarships

Lakewood Ranch High's Olivia D'Orazio and Braden River High's Gabriel French are among the top students who strike gold with their academic work.

  • East County
  • Schools
Rumble officially opened its new U.S. corporate headquarters Feb. 27.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2023
YouTube competitor opens new Longboat Key headquarters

In a rare interview, Rumble CEO talks about tech companies, freedom of speech principles and the YouTube competitor’s growth track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Former Sailor Ben Hartvigsen is climbing the distance running leaderboards at Harvard. Photo courtesy Harvard Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2022
Area spring sports alumni excel in college

From the baseball diamond to the track, Sarasota-area athletes have it covered.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Lakewood Main Street plans progressive dinner

Attention adventurous diners: Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurateurs will be taking residents on a culinary trip around the world at 6 p.m., Jan. 27.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
CHEESEHEAD: The majority of Mike Bello's family is from Wisconsin, so he grew up watching Brett Favre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Cardinal Mooney Cougars

Cougars senior center Mike Bello has lost 105 pounds since moving up to varsity at the end of his sophomore year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former Braden River High running back Deshaun Fenwick signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent April 27.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2021
Former Pirates running back making most of opportunities at Oregon State

Deshaun Fenwick sparks Oregon State's football team to impressive wins.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 15, 2017
Start over on Lido Beach

All Lido Key residents wanted was an updated pavilion, restaurant and pool. But here it is six years later, and the city has faltered again. That seems to be a recurring theme.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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