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A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 18, 2021
Manatee County expands registration to residents 55 and up

Manatee County residents 55 and up can now register for vaccine, must wait to receive it

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
Sand options exist for North Shore

Last week, the Manatee County Commission approved an emergency dredging project on Jewish Key and a gift of sand to Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Serio Martin, left, and Scott Osborne, organizers for UN Women USA Gulf Coast Chapter's annual Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival, are excited about the festival exerting its identity as a standalone event.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 4, 2020
Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival asserts its identity

By going solo, organizers have been able to add events, emphasize message

  • Arts + Culture
This work involves the closure of Orange Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets. A detour will be in place during construction.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2011
Orange Avenue sewer mainline repairs scheduled tonight

The City of Sarasota Utilities Department is scheduled to repair the existing sanitary sewer mainline on Orange Avenue between 15th Street and 16th Street, on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at 10:00 PM. This project is expected to take approximately 8 hours to complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judi Bjork and Maribeth Phillips with Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee accepts a $3,500 check from Sisterhood for Good President Angela Massaro-Fain. The grant will be used for Meals on Wheels Plus' Food4Families program
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 7, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good presents $44,359 in grants

Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good provides $44,359 in grants to impact nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Crews have worked for months on the construction of a home at the end of Halyard Lane in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 24, 2020
Longboat market climbs, but concerns remain over aging stock

Data from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee shows Longboat Key has about 17.7% less inventory compared to 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Chris Kennedy advanced to the state tournament as an individual in 2004 while playing golf for Cardinal Mooney. Kennedy returns to his alma mater this fall as the Cougars' new boys golf coach.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2012
Student becomes the teacher

Lakewood Ranch resident Chris Kennedy, a 2006 graduate of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, is returning to his alma mater this fall as the Cougars' new boys golf coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brett Hutchens, the principal for CASTO, stands at the Center Point project in Lakewood Ranch. In the background is one of the adult oak trees that was saved and moved on the property.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 31, 2021
Lakewood Ranch lands more fine dining at CASTO project including Olivia's

CASTO project on University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch adds Owens Fish Camp, Olivia's of Tampa and a third restaurant yet to be named.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nicci Kobritz, R.N., Nurse Practitioner Founder, Youthful Aging Home Care |
  • May 20, 2022
Research Options Before a Crisis Forces Hasty Decision on In Home Health Care

Research Options Before a Crisis Forces Hasty Decision on In Home Health Care

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  • Neighbors
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Itzhak and Toby Perlman have been bringing students from their Perlman Music Program to Sarasota for 16 years. (Courtesy photos)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Perlman Music Program/Suncoast raises its tent for annual Winter Residency program

Open rehearsals allow public to sit in on the creative process

  • Arts + Culture
Quarterback Reese Vita broke Cardinal Mooney’s passing record in the first quarter of Friday’s game against St. Pete Catholic. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 15, 2014
Reese breaks passing mark

Quarterback Reese Vita broke Cardinal Mooney's all-time record of 3,375 passing yards, set by Jamie Burke in 2001, Oct. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2020
Teachers, staff surprise graduating Pirates with celebration

Braden River High School congratulate seniors picking up caps and gowns.

  • East County
  • Schools
Executive director Isaac Azerad.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
"My Jewish Journey" furthers friendships

Members are taking a deep dive into life before Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy Adams controls 75 of the condo units at the former Colony.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 16, 2016
Adams says ‘no’ to Colony proposal ... for now

Majority unit owner Andy Adams has voted against an Orlando developer’s plan to redevelop the Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At least 22 breakfast dishes are now available at The Old Salty Dog, including Maine lobster Benedict. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 2, 2016
Breakfast now served at The Old Salty Dog on Longboat Key

Managers Josh Shear, an 18-year veteran from Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Blair, a 26-year vet from Sarasota, said the breakfast idea has been on the back burner for a long time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A vacuum truck works side by side with the boring crews, often clearing water from the excavation sites.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2019
Longboat underground utility work makes progress

Decisions coming soon on where the project will head next: into the south-island neighborhoods or farther along on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A year after finding the distressed sea turtle near the Old Salty Dog, Paul Waldrop and Mike Leworthy release the turtle, nicknamed C.J., back into Sarasota Bay from the north end of Longboat Key. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 1, 2014
Mote releases green sea turtle one year after rescue

The green sea turtle that would later be nicknamed C.J. was in the right place at the right time when it became distressed near two Mote Marine employees who were fishing at a nearby dock after work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Anti-SRQ Walmart Direct Action Planning Committee tarred and feathered a Wal-Mart smiley face prior to the meeting at City Hall. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Commissioners agree to hold Walmart appeal

The appeal against the proposed Ringling Boulevard Walmart becomes the fifth appeal in five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lyle Anderson drove his blue Ford Mustang in the Daytona Beach 14-hour race in April. Photo courtesy Lyle Anderson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 27, 2021
SMA senior's passion gives him the racer's edge

From video games, to go-karts, to a race-prepared Ford Mustang, Lyle Anderson hopes the road leads to a pro career on the track.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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