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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Key Club

The Longboat Key Club and Resort starts the year with a setback to its Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Funding from the penny sales tax has in years past been used for the Robert L. Taylor Community Center, among other projects.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2021
Committee considers priorities for sales tax extension

Before voters decide whether to extend the county’s penny tax for another 15 years, city officials will prepare a list of infrastructure projects for funding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The event will be held at State College of Florida's Lakewood Ranch campus. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2019
State College of Florida offers leadership course in Lakewood Ranch

Leadership Boot Camp on agenda for State College of Florida, Leadership Simplified in Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office dive unit recovered a body around 11 a.m. today.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2021
Sarasota man found dead in Benderson Park lake

Two people abandoned paddleboat around 4:30 a.m. in the middle of the lake, officials said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 22, 2018
Going green on Earth Day

Sustainability education and exploration took over Five Points Park on April 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Main Street is lined with signs and other decorations in front of shops, but those objects could be the subject of increased scrutiny. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2015
City works to define public sign language

The city of Sarasota is moving closer to establishing new regulations disallowing signs in the public right of way. Still, questions remain about the ability of city staff to enforce the new - and existing - rules governing signs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch coach Guy Virgilio congratulates his team following its 2-0 victory versus Manatee in the Class 5A-District 8 championship Jan. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2016
Mustangs return to championship form

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team won its 12th district title with a 2-0 victory versus Manatee Jan. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Planning Director Steve Cover thinks residents want to see a more proactive planning strategy from the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2017
Planning department gets boost in city budget

Despite criticism from some commissioners, the city will add staff to its burgeoning planning department in 2017-18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brett Morrow says "if you aren't innovating, you're disintegrating."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch businessman rides in rare air with his Inflata Park

Lakewood Ranch entrepreneur hopes to spread joy, and make money, with Jumpin Fun Inflata Park.

  • East County
  • Business
Bruce Woodruff, Roy Woodruff,  Delores Woodruff, Linda Wakeman and Don Woodruff at the 60th anniversary in 2006.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 31, 2021
Bradenton's Woodruff & Sons still going strong after 75 years

Family strength guides Woodruff & Sons through 75 years serving the Bradenton and Sarasota region.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 10, 2019
School vouchers and choice for all

Think back to the GI Bill and how those college vouchers gave our veterans total school choice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 12, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: All is well

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 22, 2021
A good start for Brown

Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown is off to a good start with this first budget. He is proposing the city lower its millage rate and wants to dissolve the city’s parks and recreation tax district.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 23, 2020
Edward N. Schaye

Edward N. Schaye of Longboat Key, FL, husband of Harriet B. Schaye of blessed memory, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020 just shy of his 91st birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Manatee County staff says the LDC in its current form deters redevelopment and discourages economic development, and is complicated to navigate and implement.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 31, 2013
County revises land development code

The pubic can comment on the revised LDC until Dec. 23.

  • East County
  • News
Chase Maasdorp brings the ball up the court for Auburn against Lincoln in a preseason game. Photo courtesy Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics.  Wade Rackley/Auburn Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2018
Former ODA boys basketball guard earns roster spot with Auburn Tigers

Chase Maasdorp's goal is to be an important contributor for Auburn in two years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
News Briefs 04.28.11

Dragon boats race into East County; Anti-incorporation group launches drive; Lakewood students honor teachers, staff; Non-profit to host golf tourney; Tidewell Hospice names new directors; Clarification

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2014
Gillespie Park playground improvements begin

A $90,000 project to install new playground equipment at Gillespie Park began today, with construction expected to continue for roughly three weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The job fair will be held June 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2019
Manatee County schools: Now hiring

Job fair highlights support services roles.

  • East County
  • News
Palm-Aire residents packed the Manatee County commission chambers last week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
Officer needs more time for cell tower decision

County hearing officer Hamilton 'Chip' Rice heard testimony regarding the proposed cell phone tower in Palm-Aire and has continued the public hearing to Jan. 12, 2011.

  • East County
  • News
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