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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
Town of Longboat Key hosts open house

Residents mingled with town organizations at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Josh Shelton, Brandie Joy and Mannie Shelton lead the horses to the training track for conditioning.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2019
Sarasota Polo Club season begins Sunday in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Polo Club season begins Sunday in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The School Board of Manatee County will discuss the contract of Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, during a special meeting Dec. 17. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2020
School Board of Manatee County to host meeting on superintendent's contract

The School Board of Manatee County voted 3-2 to schedule a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's contract Dec. 17.

  • East County
  • News
Katy Peterson places the lamb on the plate before it is served.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch gets its just desserts

Bulls Bistro event in Lakewood Ranch prepares USF students for a culinary future.

  • East County
  • News
Rico Antonio. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2018
The new Coug: Cardinal Mooney girls basketball finds its next coach

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A documentary about golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez will film in Sarasota County in December.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 17, 2017
County rebate program brings Chi-Chi Rodriguez documentary to Sarasota

The county will reimburse filmmakers for up to $80,000 of funds spent in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 28, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Yarrr, this boat launchin' ramp be open?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota County is responsible for right of way maintenance; however, some property owners prefer to manage the areas themselves.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 9, 2015
County to get update on mowing program

Sarasota County is maintaining fewer rights of way than it owns and pays more for the service than several other surrounding counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 1, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Move the chains

Local players break onto college football scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This preliminary conceptual rendering shows the city's vision for redesigning Lemon Avenue with brick pavers and no curbs.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 23, 2019
City schedules Main Street intersection closure

The city has delayed the start of a Lemon Avenue streetscape project until May 28, at which point a segment of the downtown road will be closed for about a month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 17, 2019
Fueling for the long haul

Are 'bonking' and 'Gu' unfamiliar to you? If you run, bike or hike, it's time to tune in.

  • Health
Susan Phillips, event chairman Michael Garey and Steven Branham
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 28, 2016
Save the Date: Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

The annual event is right around the corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch celebrates community

Club Day, Block Party fosters friendship in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles wants to renovate the second floor of the historic Jordan House to be able to offer private meeting space  and small receptions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Our View: Let the vote stand

To one extent, it really doesn't come as a surprise. Longbeach Village residents flooded Longboat Key town commissioners with emails over the past weekend, begging commissioners to rescind their May 6 approval of the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub's site-plan amendment application.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bre Brown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Bre Brown

The ODA junior talks playing defense and learning to be easier on herself

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2020
Sarasota-Manatee planners map out long-term transportation vision

A regional transportation organization is preparing to adopt a plan unlike any it’s ever crafted before. How will it shape Sarasota’s roads?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town commission candidates spoke to Longboat Key voters earlier this month at a public forum.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 6, 2017
Early voting begins on Longboat Key

Early voting will be available until Saturday March 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
President Amy Sankes, Speaker Laura Schroff and Chairwoman Cheryl Burstein
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 27, 2019
Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers spend the afternoon with Laura Schroff

The annual Legacy Luncheon was hosted Feb. 27 at Michael's On East.

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In addition, from Friday, Jan. 17 to Jan. 20, most county online services will be unavailable because of maintenance.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 17, 2014
County government offices closed Monday

Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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