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Sarasota County has roughly $6.4 million to spend on economic development projects.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 19, 2014
Commission to consider 100K incentive grant

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a proposal to use economic incentives help an unnamed firm expand in the region during a regular meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shirley
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Alta Vista principal named one of the best in Florida

The Sarasota School Board's first meeting of 2014 recognized the recent achievements of Alta Vista Elementary School and its principal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2011
Our View: County must fix its bad reputation

While Manatee County is shedding its anti-business and anti-construction reputation, Sarasota County's remains distressingly intact.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cat Depot resident Hawthorne
  • By Anna Brugmann & Katie Johns |
  • September 6, 2017
Sarasota animal sanctuaries prepare for Hurricane Irma

While Hurricane Irma approaches, Save Our Seabirds, Mote Marine and Cat Depot prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dana Habedank, 17, prepares to launch herself while fellow daring young women on the flying trapeze, Emme Clarke, 14, and Teresa Powell, 17, offer encouragement. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Sailor Circus' holiday show presents '12 Days' of derring do

Brand new winter program turns Christmas classic on its head

  • Arts + Culture
Jebco Ventures CEO Jim Bridges discusses his group's plans for an Embassy Suites along U.S. 41 at a workshop Thursday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2015
Developers, residents discuss downtown Embassy Suites construction

With developer Jebco Ventures hoping to begin work on a hotel at Second Street and U.S. 41 as soon as September, residents inquired about the group’s plans for construction Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacy McKee, development director of HOPE Family Services, accepts backpacks for the children at the shelter and a donation check from the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2020
East County clubs serve the community

Supply drives held by Cascades, Lakewood Ranch women.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 25, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Get Low'

Set during the Depression in the Tennessee backwoods, "Get Low" spins the tale of an infamous recluse who comes out of hiding to plan his own funeral party.

  • Arts + Culture
Anita Cohen, Kathy Bernstein and Bonnie Chisling
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Golf Association season close

It has been a great season for the women's golf association. On Tuesday, April 17, The 9- and 18-holers celebrated the end of season with a little bit of bread and putter. They teed off and had a closing luncheon to celebrate. While some might stick around the key for the summer months, others will be absent-tees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2016
Theater Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'

Prejudice and pride in the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe's latest production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 23, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Helping out with medical calls

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2010
Bike rally rumbles into Ranch

The fifth Annual West Coast Bike Rally will kick off with its Rock and Rumble event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • News
Nels Matson ran 14-straight hours on a treadmill at Sarasota's F45 gym On April 22 and 23 as part of his training for a potential world-record run in August.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2022
Bradenton man prepares for attempt at world record cross-country run in August

Nels Matson will run from San Francisco to New York City in the name of late Navy SEAL Chris Campbell

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
Big lessons for little ranchers in Lakewood Ranch

Eleven children participate in Lakewood Ranch High Future Farmers of America's first summer camp.

  • East County
  • Schools
So much sand has been lost that at high tide behind L'Ambiance that Gulf water laps at 7-foot beach escarpments that are being kept in place by large areas of vegetated dunes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2014
South end beach fix up next on the agenda

A $1.7 million south end beach project is the next erosion hot spot that needs sand as soon as possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East Manatee firefighters Steve Ryckman, Daniel Dunkum, Mike Hamilton and Shawn Battick all volunteered to respond to Hurricane Dorian's potential catastrophic impact on Florida's east coast.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2019
Manatee County firefighters respond to Dorian's fury

Manatee County firefighters sent to help in case Hurricane Dorian devastates east coast of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
The meetings start at 8 a.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
Ranch CDDs to set budgets

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District meetings start at 8 a.m. Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 4, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 5

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2012
Changes won't appeal to code challengers

Supporters of proposed changes to the town's zoning code say they will make the application process more objective, but opponents say they will make commission's decisions harder.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Reading facts may provide the answer; Longboat Key Garden Club thanks you; Responsibility before dreams suggestions

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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