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Mark Vanderee, a Waterline Road resident, argued the proposed development is not compatible with the rural nature of the area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 11, 2013
Waterline Road project denied

A decision to deny a residential project situated in a rural community raises questions about the future of development in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. at Siesta Key Beach on the Fourth of July. Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 8, 2017
Fourth of July Calendar

Area events to help you celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Donna Swan |
  • April 23, 2009
Deal us in

Plan to practice your defense

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 19, 2016
Ballet review: Balanchine's 'Jewels'

Sarasota Ballet reprised all three of Balanchine’s masterpieces, with each reaching breathtaking levels.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kayleigh Omang. Judge Brian Iten was appointed to the bench in 2015.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 9, 2018
Judge, attorney face off in rare race

Election, scheduled for Aug. 28, is first contested race for a judge in the region in 12 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Fire Rescue's south station
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 3, 2018
Temporary home needed during firehouse rebuild

Fire station replacement and renovation will begin in early 2019

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harriet Grace Sokmensuer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Couple celebrates 50 years of marriage

Longboaters Larry and Carol English celebrated their 50th anniversary with friends and family Friday, March 23, at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
If approved, 20,000 Almaco jack would be placed in an anchored pen. Courtesy photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2020
Sarasota residents again express opposition for fish farm

A proposed fish farm would place 20,000 fish in a pen 45 miles off the coast of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 2, 2019
The Longboat Key Historical Society tries making history repeat itself

Michael Drake is leading the effort to finally purchase land for the historical society museum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Have Gun, Will Travel performed from 1-4 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches concert series

Have Gun, Will Travel headlines first event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 23, 2018
Interest in $26.5 million home heating up

Property drawing attention from U.S. and European buyers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longbeach Village is experiencing minor flooding.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 31, 2017
Longboat gears up for Tropical Storm Emily

Longbeach Village is experiencing minor flooding, police chief says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christopher Lesser, the director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District, said his department goes to extraordinary lengths to protect the safety of the public.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2020
The lowdown on mosquito spraying in Manatee County

Low altitude helicopter flights one needed aspect of Manatee County's mosquito abatement program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 20, 2020
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall looks to adapt to pandemic

The arts organization is looking into ways to keep functioning as the pandemic progresses.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2012
New businesses flavor St. Armands

The Circle may be losing two stores, but the latest batch of new businesses is sure to spice it up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ross Toussaint is pictured near the bioswale between his property and Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 11, 2020
Longboat Key church submits plan to state to address drainage issues

Christ Church hired Claybrooke Engineering Associates, Inc. to try to resolve the matter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Entrances to the mall will open at 9 a.m. Thursday and will be followed by a 9:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony in the mall’s grand court. The mall officially will open at 10 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2014
Shopping sensation

The 880,000-square-foot Mall at UTC opens for business.

  • East County
  • News
Ladybug Bakeries specializes in boutique diaper cakes and other custom baby gifts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
Business Observer 03.10.11

River Club resident Misty Pope last week announced the opening of her new business, Ladybug Bakeries. The business specializes in boutique diaper cakes and other custom baby gifts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
CYD announces online activity directory for youths

For the past three years, Community Youth Development has avidly collected data about activities for Sarasota County youth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beyond  the Spectrum has offered summer camps for more than eight years. This year, it needs your help with donations.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 24, 2015
Group goes beyond the call for campers

Beyond the Spectrum aims to raise $25,000 to fund summer camp for more special needs students.

  • East County
  • News
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