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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 20, 2020
County takes steps toward affordable housing in north Sarasota

If approved, a mixed-use affordable housing project would be built at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The average response time to emergency calls on Siesta Key is under six minutes.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 17, 2018
Call and response: Emergency crews navigate traffic on Siesta Key

While Siesta Key residents express concern about how fast emergency crews can reach them through increasing traffic, Sarasota's fire chief says his crews have many ways to avoid backups.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Reports of fish kills associated with red tide have been detected on Beer Can Island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 16, 2015
Red tide fish kills washing ashore on Longboat Key

Red tide algae blooms have been detected off the coast in both Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 2, 2019
Manatee, Sarasota leaders confirm classes open on Tuesday

Weather likely to be similar to typical summertime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Nicole Grant and the rest of the Lady Mustangs celebrate following their Manatee County Volleyball Championship Sept. 27.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2014
Lady Mustangs win county crown

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team went undefeated to win the Manatee County Volleyball Championship Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, at Braden River High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 2, 2013
U.S. Air Force photographer comes home early for Christmas

Technical Sgt. Donald Allen returned from a seven-month stay in Africa to surprise his children at school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty (WITH VIDEO)

After 28 years, Melody Murray has changed the name of her spa boutique to Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty and relocated to South Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Instructor Pat Knowles (right) demonstrates the features of the CERT backpack.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 19, 2022
CERT training builds skills needed for a safer community

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team members receive emergency training from the experts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 10, 2021
A shot to give back for Manatee County healthcare workers

Meet the workers behind Manatee County COVID-19 vaccine site

  • East County
  • News
Bello Nick brings a combination of comedy and stunts to his act. Photo courtesy of Circus Arts Conservatory.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2022
Circus Sarasota returns to Nathan Benderson Park for live performances

Nine international circus acts will perform under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 10, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: All cool in the pool

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 3, 2020
Toys for Tots drive underway in Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key is accepting gift donations until Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elan España will be juggling diabolos for the crowd. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 28, 2021
Live circus performances "Prevail!"

Circus arts Conservatory highlights nationwide talent for benefit show.

  • Arts + Culture
At the April 4 meeting, Marcel Prive, who has owned in Tara Golf and Country Club since 1995 and lived there full time since 2004, said he was glad for the change even if he prefers no development there. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2019
Manatee County-initiated change for Tara advances

Manatee County Planning Commission supports idea of residential development at the entrance to Tara.

  • East County
  • News
1423 Hillview Drive
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 27, 2022
2022's top real estate transactions in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey

The top sale of the year was a $17.5 million deal in Sarasota's Harbor Acres.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says change can be difficult even if it takes Manatee County in a positive direction.
  • By Vanessa Baugh, Manatee County Commissioner | Guest |
  • May 25, 2022
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes Manatee County residents embrace change

District 5 commissioner says facts show Manatee County is moving in the right direction.

  • East County
  • Opinion
An unidentified woman was killed early Thursday morning after she walked into the path of a patrol car, according to a Manatee County Sheriff's Office report.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2022
Pedestrian dies after walking into path of Manatee Sheriff's Office patrol car

Age unknown of woman who was killed after being hit by a Manatee County Sheriff's patrol car in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2015
Forget global warming; data show next Ice Age is more likely

Constant change has been a part of the Earth’s climate history since the planet was formed 4.5 billion to 4.6 billion years ago. There has never been a long period of flat-line temperature in the history of the sphere.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Heather Jungueira and some of the dogs.
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • February 22, 2019
One sniff away

The future of early-stage cancer detection may exist in the snout of the jovial, floppy-eared beagles of Bioscent DX.

  • LWR Life
Letters rip, praise Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh.
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch area letters hammer, support Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh

Some call for Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's resignation, others praise her work to get a vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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