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Clever license plates highlighted the National Plug in Day electric-car show Saturday, Sept. 28, at Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 30, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Sarasota GOP honors Hannity

Sean Hannity addresses Sarasota Republicans; electric-car enthusiasts plug in at Mote;

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county is recruiting volunteers now to have on deck in case of an emergency.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 21, 2017
County looking for volunteers to help after disasters

The July 26 training session is part of a county effort to prepare for harder times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2011
GOVERNMENT GONE WILD

Blaise Ingoglia is traveling the country spreading the word on just how big and bad the United States' debt is.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Construction continues on the addition at Braden River Middle School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 1, 2021
Growth in the Lakewood Ranch-area leads to more school construction

Renovations planned for seven Lakewood Ranch-area schools, along with a new school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Forward Manatee spokesman Mac Carraway presents during a debate hosted by the Women's League of Voters of Manatee. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2016
Forward Manatee kicks off campaign

Official promotion of a sales tax in Manatee County begins tonight

  • East County
  • News
Mary Hampton, a retired educator and self-proclaimed "Queen of Recycling," is starting the Environmental Discussions Group of Manatee County.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 24, 2019
Going green in East County

The Environmental Discussions Group of Manatee County's inaugural meeting will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at the Braden River Branch Library.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
GOVERNMENT GONE WILD

Blaise Ingoglia is traveling the country spreading the word on just how big and bad the United States' debt is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Although a final decision has yet to be made on an indoor gymnasium at Premier Park, this sketch by Manatee County shows that a gym could be placed next to the $13.6 million aquatics facility, which has been approved. (Courtesy)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2022
Manatee exec says indoor gymnasium would be boon for tourism

Elliott Falcione says Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch should have an indoor athletic facility component.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 19, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 7

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 7

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ida Cuthbertson, a Sarasota County resident, writes down her ideas for the enhancement of the county's services for older residents in the comprehensive plan update's mobility category.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 11, 2015
County launches comprehensive plan process

At Sarasota County's comprehensive plan update kick off meeting last night, residents were invited to post thoughts and ideas about plan changes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 15, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A look at what was happening on Longboat this week in years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This image of Lakewood Ranch High School was taken by a Manatee County drone while it was documenting irrigation infrastructure. (Courtesy of Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 2, 2020
Manatee County drone program takes off

Manatee County uses drones to inspect roofs, count infrastructure

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 5, 2019
Driver critically injured in I-75 crash near Fruitville Road

Palmetto man taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital after 6:10 a.m. wreck.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Event committee members Diane Patrone, Kathy Ryan, Nicole Westrick, Toni Maloney, Melanie De Carlo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 2, 2017
Windings Oaks bids farewell to snowbirds

Residents gathered at Bay Isles Beach Club for a sunset celebration on April 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Longboat coyotes found to be rare, refined breed

The coyotes that have been roaming the golf courses and beach are more tame than other coyote breeds, research shows.

  • April Fools
Gabe Hernandez tosses a bag.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2017
Hole-y moly: bar patrons battle for prizes in cornhole

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Country Club residents say it is dangerous to make a left off Balmoral Woods Boulevard on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 25, 2018
Intersection concern doesn't stop on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

Country Club residents still want a stop sign or other traffic control at Balmoral-Lakewood Ranch Boulevard intersection.

  • East County
  • News
Scott McKay and Shelly Hawk McKay run a free bootcamp workout four days a week.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2018
Picture of Health: Scott McKay and Shelly Hawk McKay

The Lakewood Ranch couple of Scott McKay and Shelly Hawk McKay runs free workouts in hopes of building a community

  • Health
Director of Shelter Service Tanjee Lane is preparing herself and other staff for a possible influx of shelter residents after the quarantine.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 14, 2020
SPARCC prepares during quarantine

The abuse services nonprofit views the current shutdown as a calm before the coming storm.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch’s Angelique Still rescued Tilla, her pet macaw, three years ago.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 28, 2017
Family forms bird bond

Lakewood Ranch family loves life with their rescue macaw.

  • East County
  • News
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