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King Charles Troupe
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2020
Entrepreneur, stellar acts on way to induction in Circus Ring of Fame

St. Armands Circle ceremony for four stars of the circus is set for Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Built in 1936, the home at 139 S. Washington Dr. offers five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,817 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 10, 2021
Lido home sells for $10.6 million

Residential real estate sales for Dec. 21-Jan. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Chris and Mark Lawson show their support for creating a taxing district to buy the land, called the future Braden River Preserve.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2018
Special taxing district idea progresses

Manatee County commissioners voted to advance special taxing districts for two communities.

  • East County
  • News
Soul Sensations perform from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 1, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

From 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 2, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will house performances of Motown and blues songs by Soul Sensations during Music on Main.

  • East County
  • News
Madison P., 3, observes the sharks swimming overhead.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote World Ocean Day

Children explored Mote Marine Aquarium Saturday, June 8, during World Ocean Day. Mote partnered with nonprofits that focus on marine issues to educate children about marine life. About 800 children visited the aquarium where they learned from 13 vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The bus was headed northbound on Gateway Avenue at 12:50 p.m. when the bus driver stopped for the red light at the intersection, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 26, 2013
Bicyclist transported to hospital after being struck by SCAT bus

The SCAT bus driver proceeded forward as the bicyclist was crossing in the crosswalk across Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 3, 2014
Bay Partner Grant applications are due today

Organizations can receive up to $3,000 for projects that improve the quality of Sarasota Bay and its tributaries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 14, 2019
Mote welcomes chief innovation officer

Alex Beavers will serve as the chief innovation officer and will be dedicated to transitioning Mote research into commercial applications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2012
County, School Board set tentative budgets, millage

The Manatee County School Board and Manatee County Board of County Commissioners have set maximum millage rates and approved tentative budgets for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
The City Commission held its first video conference meeting Monday to abide by social distancing requirements.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2020
City approves COVID-19 grant program for small businesses

The $2.3 million initiative will issue $5,000 grants to help businesses offset costs associated with the ongoing pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although residents have complained about the lack of activity on the project, the city said there's little recourse to prod a development along.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2019
Stalled Rosemary project draws concerns

The Vanguard Lofts project is partially constructed — and residents want to see the developer finish the job.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cooking Matters Coordinator for All Faiths Food Bank Nancy Pantano serves up macaroni and cheese for families to sample.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 23, 2015
All Faiths Food Bank showcases tastes of summer

All Faiths Food Bank expanded the summer food assistance programs to include "tasting tables" with cooking demonstrations and recipes that coincide with the food offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The work of Bonita Springs artist Kimberly Marshall was featured at the first Paragon Fine Arts Festival in April at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2018
Stage set for the arts in Lakewood Ranch

With The Players Centre for Performing Arts headed for Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch continues to enhance its fine arts presence.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 3, 2017
Operation Kindness dines for veterans

Through Cafe L'Europe's Community Night, 20% of check proceeds will go to Operation Kindness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amy Caron, a staff member with Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, loads a van with food to deliver. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
Giving Challenge accepted in Lakewood Ranch

Donors come through for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits during Giving Challenge

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.3.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Cops Corner

Goggle ogle 3:08 p.m. - 5200 block of GMD. Suspicious Person. A woman reported that a suspicious looking man approached a nearby condominium unit door and took a pair of goggles that was near the door. The woman confronted the man about his actions, and he returned the goggles and fled the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Neighboring residents complained when Andy Cooper installed real estate and "Private Property" signs on the portion of the beach residents considered public access. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
County affirms private beach property rights

A fight over property rights on the northern part of Beach Road led to a four-hour standoff among county officials, sheriff's deputies and residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pam Eubanks "I like the music you dance to," said Logan Sork, pictured with dance partner, Phoebe Abraham. "I like the way you dance, too — slowly, beautifully. I like the movement of it."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
Gullett School student passionate about dance

Gullett Elementary student Phoebe Abraham and her dancing partner, Logan Sork, showed off their tango routine at Lakewood Ranch Arthur Murray Dance Studio's anniversary party.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
DeAnna Wright and Lawrence James perform "The Mother with the Hat." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2018
Theater review: 'Mother with a Hat'

Asolo Conservatory’s latest play walks the razor’s edge between redemption and self-destruction.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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