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McNeal Elementary School's Suha Batool is on a quest to improve her robotic skills.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2018
Your Town: Building blocks of success

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
At a Nov. 18 meeting, Dan Lear of DSDG Architects presented a concept image depicting the proposed design of a parklet on St. Armands Circle. Amenities include a stage, rocking chairs and lighting. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 24, 2020
St. Armands group advances parklet plan

The St. Armands Business Improvement District also wants to work with city staff on plans to potentially allow housing and hotels in the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Miller has her digital artwork blown up to poster size.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 18, 2022
Embracing Our Differences returns for 2022 exhibit

The annual showcase has new artwork on display at Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Commission approves Hilton Beachfront Resort project

The Longboat Key Hilton will undergo a $30 million expansion and renovation project that will begin after the season and open in 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 16, 2019
Longboat shows off at community open house

On March 16, residents and visitors were invited to learn more about various town departments including IT, fire and police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 17, 2022
DeSantis should not run

Gov. Ron DeSantis should be insistent that he was just reelected as governor, and the citizens of Florida expect him to do the job they elected him to do.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rose Chapman has retired from her year-and-a-half stint as CEO emerita for the JFCS after 23 years as CEO.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 20, 2018
Rose Chapman reflects back on her 25-year career with JFCS of the Suncoast

As Chapman transitions to retirement from her tenure as CEO emerita, she leaves behind a legacy of commitment and service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2011
TOP STORY, AUG.: Overturned

After a reversal of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy rulings, Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber could recoup damages from the Colony Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County issued a statement Thursday that many wells in the Myakka City area have shown contamination from the floodwaters.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 13, 2022
Tests show many private wells in Myakka test positive for contamination

Manatee County will provide potable water to Myakka area residents until water is safe.

  • East County
  • News
A 55-year-old Manatee County man died in a one-car accident on University Parkway early Sunday morning.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 1, 2022
Man dies in crash on University Parkway in Sarasota

A Manatee County man, 55, died in one-car crash on University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
Charter Review Committee members Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor and Bill Cook
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key has begun the charter review process

The Charter Review Committee met for the first time on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
About 25 Ukrainian refugee children are hosted at the Longboat Island Chapel for a Christmas party.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 10, 2023
Ukrainians welcomed on Longboat for a merry Christmas

Several Longboat Key residents helped raise money and host Ukrainian refugees over the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
CONTRIBUTED; The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a potential kidnapping case.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Manatee County Sheriff's Office receives 'child taken' call

The Manatee Sheriff's Office is investigating a call it received June 24 into dispatch via the county switchboard (not 911). The caller claimed to have witnessed a child taken from a bicycle near 39th Street East and State Road 70, and then put into a tan cargo van.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
Cops Corner 07.22.10

The victim had employed the suspect for the past 16 months as a vet tech for the clinic. During that time, the suspect was responsible for maintaining and ordering the medication for the animals. The suspect's performance became poor, and he seemed to be under the influence of drugs while at work.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
“They were gambling on concert tickets,” Mojoe Production's owner Greg Herndon said. “They might as well have taken my money and gone to Las Vegas. Things can go wrong, and you have to be ready for that.”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 23, 2016
Mojoe Productions sues Ranch Jam organizers

Creditor still pursues damages against Ranch Jam LLC to pay for failed Lakewood Ranch concert AND Ranch Jam LLC attempts to get Mojoe Productions' lawsuit dismissed.

  • East County
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said the straight road posed issues with safety and noise.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 14, 2022
Roundabout plans progress for Lorraine Road and Players Drive

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says community meetings will be held to discuss details of the Lakewood Ranch project, which is set to enter more advanced planning stages.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 22, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 24 to March 2

Art exhibits, operas, concerts and symphonies are all over the Sarasota schedule this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Olivia Ortiz broke her own new school record Oct. 16, finishing in 18:15 at the Pre-State Invitational.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 3, 2010
Going the Distance

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Olivia Ortiz captured the individual Manatee County Championship Oct. 27 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • January 7, 2013
If not Wal-Mart -- what?

If not Wal-Mart -- what?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 6, 2021
Braden River football knocks off Sarasota

The Pirates controlled the clock in a 21-6 win.

  • East County
  • Sports
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