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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 21, 2013
Cardinal Mooney LAX teams notch wins

The Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls lacrosse teams both posted wins Feb. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Funding from the penny sales tax has in years past been used for the Robert L. Taylor Community Center, among other projects.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2021
Committee considers priorities for sales tax extension

Before voters decide whether to extend the county’s penny tax for another 15 years, city officials will prepare a list of infrastructure projects for funding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The RCLA Board of Directors and President Emily Walsh present Ringling College President Larry Thompson with a check for $600,000 to support the Alfred R. Goldstein Library and student scholarships.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 10, 2022
Ringling College receives $600,000 from RCLA

The funds are part of RCLA’s most recent gift commitment of $3 million to support the Alfred R. Goldstein Library and student scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Canine Club is at the northeast corner of 10th Street and Osprey Avenue.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 23, 2022
City Commission unsure how to honor resident's contribution to Gillespie Dog Park

Resident Dale Orlando helped gather grants to form the Canine Club park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Monaca Onstad, the director of community relations for Lakewood Ranch Communities, and Community Coordinator Mackenzie Straley stand in front of a model of the future myLWR.com
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
myLWR.com — Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website

Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website, myLWR.com

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County and city of Sarasota emergency workers raced to save a duckling trapped in the sewers near Sarasota Memorial Hospital July 7.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 8, 2013
Emergency workers rescue duckling on U.S. 41

City of Sarasota emergency personnel saved a duckling that fell into a storm drain Sunday, July 7, near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - Pocket park to become dog park; Siesta bridges to close for maintenance; Merchants needed to assist with upkeep

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Peninsula Sarasota and its 23 luxury condominiums will occupy this site on Golden Gate Point if approved by the Sarasota City Commission. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 13, 2022
More condos headed to Golden Gate Point

The city's Planning Board unanimously approves the 23-unit Peninsula Sarasota luxury condo development at Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
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While most East County homes don't have a huge risk of flooding, even in a hurricane, county officials say homeowners can make sure they are more prepared for high winds, such as those from Hurricane Irma.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Be alert: It's hurricane season in Lakewood Ranch, too

Manatee County alert system sends localized hurricane notifications

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key commissioners and staffers are scheduled to head over the bridge to Sarasota’s County Administration Building on Thursday for their annual joint meeting with county commissioners. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 25, 2022
Town commissioners set to meet with county leaders

A library at Town Center Green and transportation are on the agenda for the joint discussions.

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  • News
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking closed in mid-March until June 1.  It will closed again on Tuesday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2020
Longboat Key beach parking to close Tuesday

The closures will likely extend beyond the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 5, 2013
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Witt family grew up in Palmetto, and all still live in the region.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Gene Witt: an educator with class

Gene Witt Elementary to construct memorial for namesake.

  • East County
  • News
Scottie Littles is the new head coach of Booker High's football program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 4, 2022
Booker High names new football coach

Scottie Littles brings a winning resume to the Tornadoes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Work is progressing at the roundabout site on Sarasota's bayfront.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 29, 2022
Postponed paving at U.S. 41/Gulfstream roundabout set for May 1-5

Shifts in traffic are likely on southbound U.S. 41, beginning Sunday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 28

Gregory Fiore captured this photo of Longboat Key boats at anchor from along Sister Keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Longboat Key Town Planning and Zoning Board to hold public meeting

A public hearing will be held 9 a.m., Jan. 15, regarding proposed amendments to Longboat Key Town Code Ordinance 2012-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's asphalt track will soon be resurfaced with a rubberized material, making for a more safe training environment for students.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High set to have track resurfaced

Lakewood Ranch High School's track to be resurfaced this month, allowing for safer training conditions.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson briefs Siesta Key Village Association members on government affairs during a July 3 meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Code enforcement update for SKVA

Sarasota County planning and development staff will chat with the Siesta Key Village association

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 3, 2017
Mote hosts World Oceans Day celebration

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium held the event on June 3 at Mote Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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