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Snowy plovers are the most popular nesting shorebird on Siesta Key.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Snowy plovers return to Siesta Key

Out of 25 confirmed nests since 2018, no chicks have made it to maturity.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Anna Shelby Dees.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Anna Shelby Dees

Lakewood Ranch High volleyball senior Anna Shelby Dees talks her commitment to volleyball and watching Jeopardy!

  • East County
  • Sports
Parking in March at the Shore on Broadway Street.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 28, 2020
Town commissioners expected to vote on proposed changes to restaurant parking

The commission is set to meet virtually Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Slime became a big hit online in 2016.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 16, 2019
Get slimy at Robarts Arena on Saturday

The Sarasota Slime Blowout Festival will take place on Oct. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Concession sold 20% more home sites year to date from 2014.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2015
East County community tops land sales numbers

Compared to the first quarter of 2014, The Concession has sold 20% more home sites this year.

  • East County
  • News
Officials say the site will allow the county to administer as many as 1,500 vaccines per day.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 28, 2021
Sarasota moves COVID-19 vaccination site

The new site will be located in the former Old Navy store at the Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch residents Vaughna Wells, Kaija Thoyre, 16 months, and Sam Thoyre dress as sharks during BooFest on Oct. 21, 2019. In 2020, the event will be moved to Premier Sports Campus with a capacity of 250 people.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 21, 2020
Will Halloween be sweet in East County?

Lakewood Ranch, east Bradenton decide if Halloween events to go on

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County's Dan and Rebecca Powers are excited to perpetuate the memory of their late son, Matthew Powers, with a new scholarship focused on children who participate in the band program at Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2020
Scholarship to honor student who died in accident

New scholarship in Manatee County honors legacy of band student Matthew Powers.

  • East County
  • News
Sergio Di Sarro said his patrons have given him positive feedback since he took over Main Street Trattoria.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2021
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch has a new chef in town

Former surfer Sergio Di Sarro brings Argentinian flair to Main Street Trattoria in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Consultant Kurt Spitzer presented a map that adjusted 2019 boundaries to create a better balance between districts across the county. Image via Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2021
Sarasota County narrows list of redistricting maps

As officials work to redraw district boundaries, county commissioners continue to take issue with a voter-backed change to local elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Xavier Foley, Music Mondays' next guest, plays the double bass with rare dexterity. (Photo by Vanessa Briceño)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 8, 2020
Music Mondays are back with weekly interludes

Long-running seasonal series offers low-key, noteworthy discussions

  • Arts + Culture
Rotary of Longboat Key charter members Jack Rozance, Carol Erker, Cynthia Crane, Sydelle Pittas and Philippe Koenig work on the room they adopted at Selah Freedom House. (Photo courtesy of Bob Erker)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 4, 2014
Rotary Club of LBK inches toward charter

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key has been active in its first 10 weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The dispute centered on work that James Armstrong performed on his home without obtaining permits, according to town officials.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2012
Commission agrees to Armstrong settlement

Resident James Armstrong will pay a $650 fine, have a $2,117.50 non-interest bearing lien placed against his home and allow a third party to inspect his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 12, 2021
New lemur babies born at Myakka foundation

Endangered lemur births represent hope for Lemur Conservation Foundation

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 19, 2014
Annual showcase returns

Homebuilders show off projects during Parade of Homes.

  • East County
  • News
NOTE: Social Distancing Guidelines have been fudged here due to the fact cardboard cutouts cannot catch a deadly pathogen.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 20, 2020
Dating in a Pandemic

What's dating like during a pandemic? Our resident reporter has thoughts on the matter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Director of PZ&B

Wanted at Longboat Key Town Hall: Someone 'collaborative, diplomatic, a team player, highly energetic, affable, assertive.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The construction is expected to last until September 2017.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 18, 2016
FDOT announces detours for I-75/University interchange

Detours will take place starting March 20.

  • East County
  • News
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon spearheaded the town's efforts to strengthen its sea turtle ordinance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2016
Commission moves turtle ordinance forward

After four hours of discussion over three meetings, the Longboat Key Town Commission has found consensus on stronger sea turtle protections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Fun Nite finale sells for $124.99 (often BOGO) and fires 33 shots straight up.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 30, 2021
$100? $1,000? The fireworks choices are yours

A Fourth show need not be expensive. But it surely can be.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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