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Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisor Lee Bettes said his greatest lesson learned throughout his time on the board is communicating with board members and residents. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
Departing CDD supervisor shares lessons

Heritage Harbour residents and supervisors say CDD meetings lack communication and requires more time to discuss the issues.

  • East County
  • News
Girls, Inc. recently installed more than 550 solar panels to help save on energy costs.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota County organizations launch sustainability initiative

Partners for Green Places offers nonprofits an energy audit to help save on energy costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Preserve Golf Club General Manager Tim McGonegal said the golf course is undergoing a "mini-renovation" after years of steady deterioration. The course should be complete by Nov. 1.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Facelift underway at Tara's Preserve Golf Club in Bradenton

Golf course renovation, new social events among changes at The Preserve Golf Club

  • East County
  • News
Heidi Gillen and Melody Filewich sell Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Mustangs merchandise during a football game. Merchandise is one way band parents raise money for the school's band program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 21, 2022
East Bradenton band parents along for the ride during marching season

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school parents dedicate hundreds of hours to support their students in marching band.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
Festivities light path for spirit of Hanukkah

From menorahs and dreidels to music and hockey, Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch is ready to celebrate.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
2010 Italy and America collaboration (courtesy Venice Theatre)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 12, 2014
AACT/WorldFest 2014 brings $1 million impact

Beginning Monday, June 16 Venice Theatre will host a weeklong international community theater festival dubbed AACTWorldFest 2014.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.7.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The new structure's first floor will be 12 feet above sea level. It will include two bedrooms and two bathrooms for the manager on the second level. The first level will offer offices, another bathroom, meeting space and a mailroom
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 26, 2020
Longboat board signs off on Aria addition

Condo association in litigation over condition of 1930s era villa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The suspects were arrested at the Motel 6 at 660 66th St. Court E.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 21, 2011
Deputies arrest two in burglary string

Two men were arrested regarding a string of vehicle burglaries in the East County Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Wyshock
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 11, 2015
Scene & Heard

Catch up on the latest arts news in this week's Scene & Heard column.

  • Arts + Culture
Troy Snyder’s enthusiasm for the project is more personal, having grown up in Manatee County and attended Manatee High School. “I’m excited to be back in Bradenton, where I was born and raised,” he said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront subdivision in east Bradenton has 'pop'

Builder motors toward completion of foreclosed waterfront community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 19, 2013
Commissioner Turner seeks entertainment moratorium for city businesses

Commissioner Turner seeks entertainment moratorium for city businesses

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 2, 2022
Public pensions: No to ESG

More and more governments are forgetting their fiduciary responsibilities and engaging in ESG investing. While activist investing is fine for private investors, it is not for governments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Fireworks set off near colonies of nesting shorebirds can scare the parents into leaving their nests—with dire consequences for their chicks.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 25, 2021
Bird of the week: Watch out for skimmers as holiday weekend approaches

Beach party animals must take heed of the creatures that got there first.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The fall season at the Longboat Key Education Center begins on Oct. 16 and ends Dec. 15. The winter season begins Jan. 4.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 4, 2017
Class is in at the Longboat Key Education Center

The fall season begins on Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 25

Kevin French captured these ducks out for a swim at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A student at the  Suncoast Science Center Faulhaber Fab Lab uses the COVIDucation site.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 24, 2020
Fab Lab students create site to help elementary kids learn about COVID-19

The site, created to be a storybook, follows Arthur the Knight as he explains COVID-19 to students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 12, 2009
Legacy Golf Course to return to lender

Troon Golf will give up the property to avoid foreclosure.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 27, 2021
Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park hosts Trick-or-Treat on the Lake

Thousands of children got an early start to Halloween at Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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