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The proposed training facility is expected to be finished in January 2019.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 13, 2017
County approves agreements for Braves training facility

Now that all parties have approved the agreements, the project can get started after more than a year of planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, thanks the community for its support during a difficult school year.
  • By Guest Author |
  • June 9, 2021
School District of Manatee County Superintendent gives thanks to community for support

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders applauds teachers, students, staff members and the community for a successful school year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A rendering of the proposed sign for the new entrance to the Resort at Longboat Key Club.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 27, 2018
New signs approved for Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club plans to spend about $100,000 to install two new signs at the south entrance to the resort community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This is a photo of a model unit at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. The squatters will be required to take off their shoes upon entering the units, so as not to scuff the new floors.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2011
Squatters pay cash for keys to Colony

APRIL FOOLS - Neighbors of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort say current guests are squatters, not celebrities, and they want them out of here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The speed limit along Broadway Street has been reduced to 20 mph from 25 mph. Street parking rules elsewhere in Longbeach Village have also been changed.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2020
Resident-permit parking proposal heads to final vote

If Longboat Key town commissioners pass the proposal in December, it would take effect Jan. 1, 2021, in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The FWC said the derelict boat became grounded on Aug. 10 outside of the Sands Point Condominium Association near the New Pass channel.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 16, 2021
Authorities working to remove sailboat grounded for a month on Longboat Key

The boat is stuck outside of the Sands Point Condominiums in New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Hicks will guest conduct the Sarasota Orchestra in“La La Land in Concert.”
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 13, 2018
Looking Ahead: The must-see shows and other arts events in 2019

Here's a look at the events we think you should consider attending and the shows you should consider seeing around Sarasota in 2019.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Give Children Hope This Year
  • By Safe Children Coalition |
  • December 1, 2022
Give Children Hope This Year

Did you know that a local nonprofit organization served more than 9,000 children in the past year?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Mia Wasikowska in "Crimson Peak." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 15, 2020
Binge Blog: Ghosts are real, that much I know

"Crimson Peak" and "Good Time" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Savanna resident Anna Gonnella enjoys walking around the green space in front of the Savanna entrance and particularly loves seeing the birds and wild grasses.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 13, 2021
Savanna entrance won't be developed after Manatee County Commission denies rezone

Land near the Savanna entrance will not be rezoned for commercial use

  • East County
  • News
Tidewell volunteers Lynda Anderson, who works in patient support, and Phyllis Scarff, who works as a host, stand outside the entrance to the Lakewood Ranch facility. Anderson couldn't do patient support for more than a year.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 16, 2021
Tidewell Hospice welcomes back Lakewood Ranch volunteers

Tidewell Hospice also seeks new volunteers after losing more than one-third of its volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Hal Meyers and Cindie Breeze of the Bluegrass Pirates entertain the crowd at Jiggs Landing. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2022
Jiggs Landing of Bradenton plots the course of its concert series

The popular Manatee County park hosts live music Wednesday through Sundays.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 21, 2022
Samuel G.H. Turner II

Nantucket, MA- Samuel Gilbert Hathaway Turner II passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 with his children beside him.

  • Siesta Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota's search for red tide solutions

Scientists, policymakers and everyday citizens take aim at ways to head off another outbreak.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developer Carlos Beruff, of Medallion Home, said he wanted the Port Harbour Parkway connection to be in place before development of Water Color Place began.s
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2018
Medallion project about to begin near Lakewood Ranch

Roadway connection clears way for Medallion development along Upper Manatee River Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Ly Tran and Fatima Moon are the partners behind Moon & Co. Eyewear, the first tenant to move into the new retail space at 1500 State St.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Mixed-use projects land commercial tenants

Throughout downtown, a new wave of residential developments also feature retail and restaurant businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 4

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 4

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
It's a time for good food and camaraderie — don't be the guy that burns the food.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 30, 2021
Spirit of America: An Idiot's Guide to the Fourth

There's a lot of ways to celebrate the loudest holiday in more than a year. Here's one tip: don't be stupid.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota discuss solutions to duration, schedule of commission meetings

As their meetings can often go late into the night, city commissioners seek an alternative to their “marathon” meetings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Chapel signs cell-tower lease

The Longboat Island Chapel signed a lease July 26 for a 150-foot cell tower to be placed on its property at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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