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The meeting starts at 9 a.m., at the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2011
County considers sign ordinance

Manatee County commissioners today will consider new signage regulations.

  • East County
  • News
Join Mallory Gnaegy as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 12, 2012
June 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The county anticipates it will need to devote $16.5 million to improvements at Ed Smith Stadium during the next decade.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2018
County adjusts tourist tax allocations

In future years, Sarasota County plans to shift money from its tourism promotion budget to pay for improvements at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Cooper, pictured here, was appointed to the Sarasota County Planning Commission on Sept. 9.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 9, 2015
Commission appoints Chamber executive to planning board

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Vice President Kevin Cooper is appointed to Sarasota County Planning Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Following the 2013 denial of plans for a Walmart at the Ringling Shopping Center, the owners have taken legal action against the city several times.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
77 acceptable uses for the Ringling Shopping Center

In response to a legal claim from the owners of the commercial plaza, the city has crafted a list of potential projects the zoning code permits at the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Superintendent Brennan Asplen discusses the effects of COVID-19 on Sarasota County School operations during a workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Image via Sarasota County Schools.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2021
Sarasota school board plans special meeting on mask mandate

After school officials discussed the strain COVID-19 has placed on operations, multiple board members expressed an interest in revisiting the district’s optional mask policy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Francis Carroll played a major role in the development of the Lakewood Ranch community in the 1980s. She also helped develop The Glenridge, where she lives today.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 23, 2013
Your Neighbor: Mary Francis Carroll

Mary Francis Carroll has seized opportunities throughout her life with the same confidence, independence and vigor she exudes today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks' member Phil Pesiri brought his brother Anthony Pesiri and nephew John Pesiri. All there are military veterans.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks thank veterans

The group hosted a veterans luncheon today.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County names a new acting administrator
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 3, 2023
Manatee County names a new acting administrator

Longtime Manatee County employee Charles Bishop takes over the role after the resignation of Lee Washington.

  • East County
  • News
Hagen Brody leans out the Bay Runner trolley during its inaugural run in February. His City Commission colleagues credited his advocacy for the program. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2022
Hagen Brody looks back on his time on City Commission

As the Sarasota native steps away from the dais, he discusses progress the city made during his five-plus year as a city commissioner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The bulk of the planned Aventon Sarasota apartment community's residential buildings are located beneath the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's 65 DNL noise contour. (Courtesy)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 11, 2022
City gives final approval to Aventon Sarasota in the face of legal opposition

With an administrative law hearing pending and possible subsequent litigation by Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, city commissioners approve apartments at the former Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2011
IDA reviews search firms

Members of the Inter-District Authority will hold a meeting at 1 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
Cellist Karen Ouzounian will perform at the closing concert of the Sarasota Music Festival, "Passion and Pride," on Saturday, June 22.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
John Skeen, once a World War II U.S. Army infantry soldier, visits with Anne Lancelle, an Honorary Consul representing France, during a veterans meeting July 27 at Bob Evans restaurant in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 2, 2023
Painful but historic memories recounted by WWII infantry soldier

At 104, former infantry soldier John Skeen of Bradenton says our nation can't forget those who fought in World War II.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Academic Center and entrance to New College of Florida. The college was ranked as a top value.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 6, 2013
Princeton Review ranks New College as a top value

The appearance continues a five-year run of recognition for New College.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Mexican stimulus package

Live Free or Die: An Ongoing series

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 13, 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County recognizes local leaders

The 14th Annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast honored Rachel Shelley and Jaime DiDomenico.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County School Board is considering selling a 10-acre undeveloped parcel at Braden River High School to save money it can set aside for reserves.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 28, 2013
School board considers selling property at Braden River HS

The Manatee County School Board will vote to potentially designate land it owns at Braden River High School as surplus property at a workshop today.

  • East County
  • News
Project renderings show landscaped islands punctuated by large trees on the approach to and leaving intersections along Ringling Boulevard, providing a physical separation between motor vehicles and bikes.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2022
Complete street project on Ringling Boulevard begins this week

Reducing Ringling Boulevard to two lanes will allow for protected bicycle lanes and connect Legacy Trail from Payne Park to the downtown core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crews cleaned the newly resurfaced street segment Friday afternoon ahead of the intersection reopening.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2019
Main Street intersection to reopen today

The city has nearly completed a segment of a Lemon Avenue streetscape project, bringing an end to a month-long intersection closure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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