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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
Cops Corner: A mysterious light

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The home at 1333 Vista Drive was built in 2018. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,844 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 30, 2021
Harbor Acres home sells for $7.85 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 7-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
MVP Sports and Social's Quarantine Cup is played via Zoom calls. Photo courtesy MVP Sports and Social.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch rec sports get creative during quarantine

MVP Sports and Social has kept the fun going with its Quarantine Cup series of events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Geri Lopez, Manatee County’s Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity (REO) Department director, said new federal funding will allow the small business recovery program to go countywide.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2020
Safety First grants targeted for Manatee County businesses

Manatee County will award funds to help businesses with safety features.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota County to close most offices for Labor Day

All libraries and recreation centers will be closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Studio A hosted screenwriter Zak Penn for a presentation and Q&A.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 27, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design unveils new post-production film building

The Post-Production Facility ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 27.

  • Arts + Culture
Xavier (Joel P.E. King) and his son, Omari (Donovan Whitney) talk after Omari's altercation with a teacher. Photo by Sorcha Augustine
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 3, 2021
'Pipeline' lands emotional gut-punch

Dominique Morisseau’s searing play isn’t lost in translation to streaming video in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A survey shows an 18% decline in seagrass in Sarasota Bay. Seagrass affects more than 75% of marine life. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 20, 2021
Seagrass decline in Sarasota Bay is cause for concern

A survey of Sarasota Bay shows an 18% decline in seagrass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah and Avery Erickson. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
Tea time for mom at Braden River Library

Teddy bears tag along for Mother's Day celebration.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A woman was saved in Sarasota Bay Wednesday and didn’t need medical attention because of the quick actions of two marine patrol officers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 3, 2014
Marine patrol officers rescue woman

Marine Patrol Officer John Majka jumped into Sarasota Bay Wednesday to save a woman who went under water and couldn't swim.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city will distribute more than 15,000 carts to residents in March. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2019
City distributes new recycling bins

Beginning next month, the city will start a single-stream recycling program — with new wheeled carts for residents to place their waste in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shannon Lugannani is inviting Word of Mouth customers to learn more about Sabrosa during construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Tapas, tequila coming to Word of Mouth space

Word of Mouth owner Shannon Lugannani is working to open Sabrosa, a Latin American-themed restaurant and bar focused on simple food and a relaxed environment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andrea Knies labels bags for shells and findings while Karen Jensen sifts through the findings.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 28, 2016
Digging up history

Members of the public help archaeologists learn about life during the Manasota midden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Actress Ali Wentworth is set to speak at Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series on April 9.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 26, 2018
Actress Ali Wentworth announced as new speaker for RCLA Town Hall 2018 Lecture Series

Actress Ali Wentworth is set to speak at Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series on April 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 11, 2012
Piracy no longer an issue on Dream Island Road

The 1,000-pound pirate statue that welcomed guests to The Buccaneer Inn from 1957 to 2000 was located at the entrance of Dream Island Road. It was a landmark for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Crew takes third in the men's youth 8A final.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2017
Will enhanced rowing knowledge float your viewing boat?

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
MTC students are collecting unopened dog and cat food for families who cannot afford veterinary care for their animals. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2016
Manatee County students ‘ram’ up support for families with pets

MTC is hosting a pet food drive through Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission met on March 23. It will be the last in-person meeting the commission has for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 2, 2020
How to watch, participate in Monday’s virtual Longboat Key Town Commission meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission is meeting electronically to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Warehouse worker David Wright and Pamaro Shop Furniture owner Ray Osborn stand in the company's current warehouse in Sarasota. Osborn is moving the warehouse to Lakewood Ranch to be closer to the area's population growth.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 3, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Pamaro Shop Furniture follows the growth

EYE ON BUSINESS: Pamaro Shop Furniture to move its warehouse and office to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The conflict between the city and county has been going on for months, over about $5 million the city feels its owed.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 18, 2017
City asking for cash settlement in downtown CRA dispute

After the county denied several projects for funding, the city commissioners are going back with a request for $2.6 million to use as they see fit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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