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Local funds are needed to help pay for a seasonal traffic study.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2016
Local funds needed to power traffic study

Metropolitan Planning Organization funds will help drive a seasonal traffic study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Saturday, Nels Matson is running 14-straight hours on a treadmill at Sarasota's F45 gym as part of his training for a potential world-record run in August.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 22, 2022
Runner trains for world-record run at Sarasota's F45 Training gym

Nels Matson is running 14-straight hours on a treadmill Saturday to prepare for his August trek across the country for charity. Locals can be part of it.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Utilities Director Bill Riebe said the water and wastewater infrastructure citywide is badly in need of improvements — a condition that led to the city authorizing a decade of rate increases for water and sewer customers.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 18, 2019
City authorizes water, sewer rate increases

City residents’ water and sewer utility bills could increase 46% by 2030 as officials attempt to fund $377 million in infrastructure improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Luke Lecroy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Luke Lecroy

Lakewood Ranch boys basketball junior Luke Lecroy talks his first dunk and his goals for the season

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 13, 2021
Sunshine from Darkness hosts Inspiring Hope 2021 at Ritz Carlton

The event was held on Nov. 12.

  • Black Tie
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy and Jim Curtis checked out a half-dozen books to prepare for a rainy weekend.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 8, 2022
Summer is reading season on Longboat Key

"The Four Winds" and "All the Light We Cannot See" are flying off the shelf at the Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 21, 2020
Liberty or enslavement

If you’re still undecided, forget the candidates’ personalities. It’s the philosophies that matter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 18, 2017
Kiwanis Club flips for flapjacks

The annual pancake breakfast supports the club's grant and scholarship fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harbourside Ballroom isn't as bustling as it normally is, but a few events are taking place, with the demanded safety precautions of the era.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 19, 2020
Season forecast optimistic despite uncertainty on Longboat Key

On Longboat Key, those in the know anticipate a slightly different season, but a good one nonetheless.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
April Glasco directs people picking up food.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 6, 2020
Longboat Key communities create a web of volunteers

Second Chance Last Opportunity is the Sarasota organization at the heart of the well-meaning web.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
Home Run

Construction to begin soon on Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.02.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 9, 2017
UPDATE: Sarasota County opens additional shelters

More than 12,000 people are seeking shelter in Sarasota County, and five shelters have reached capacity so far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town officials expect construction of the park's beach access will be finished by October.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 28, 2017
Final phase of Longboat's Bayfront Park project is underway

The park's beach access will be closed until construction is complete.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The county is working with local, state and federal partners to prepare for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County declares state of emergency

The city of Sarasota has also declared a state of emergency, which enables more effective coordination in advance of Hurricane Irma, officials said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chariot Johnson led Booker girls basketball with 19 points against Lakewood on Tuesday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2022
Tornadoes girls basketball still spinning

Booker has reached the Elite Eight for the second time in program history

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • A time to celebrate |
  • May 29, 2020
Trevor Clark

Congratulations, Trevor!

  • East County
  • Celebrations
Head coach Josh Smithers and the Riverview football team will start practice Aug. 24 and can play games as soon as Sept. 4 — if they can find an opponent.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2020
Sarasota County coaches cautiously excited for fall sports season

Practice begins Aug. 24 for all sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Peggy and Skip Turner, of Riverwalk Grove,  always enjoy seeing kids' and parents' faces light up with excitement when they see their holiday display of Whoville.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 18, 2019
Seuss in the spotlight in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents transform yard into Whoville every year for Christmas

  • East County
  • News
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