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Jon Thaxton, Tom and Sherry Koski and Matt Kahn
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 25, 2022
Embracing Our Differences hosts 2022 luncheon

The annual event was held March 23.

  • Black Tie
Danny Frank, 32, prepares to water ski.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Local charities sponsor adaptive water skiing

On May 22, several local non-profits collaborated for an adaptive clinic for 20 people with disabilities to learn to water ski.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Commission challengers question election mailer

A campaign mailer that was paid for and approved by incumbents Mayor Lee Rothenberg and Commissioner Peter O'Connor also asks voters to support Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sharon Stewart loves to mix colors and textures to create new looks for clients.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
Black belt in fashion

Fashion consultant shows good will with series of seminars.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kelly Duggin, MD, Family Medicine Physician Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • August 5, 2019
Don’t Forget To See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

Don’t Forget To See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

  • Health
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Trevor Lovett, Kirsten, Charlene and Bob Schmitt at the Schmitt's home in Summerfield. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's first baby ready to get married

The master-planned community has been kind to Summerfield's Kirsten Schmitt.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 1, 2012
My View: Admit it: Meters are a failure

Hurricanes, traffic, beach repairs, the economy, balancing budgets, crime, bridges. All of these things have at one time or another confounded Sarasota city leaders. But nothing, nothing, causes unending vexation like parking.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Compromise cools issue with code enforcement issue

Robert Nosworthy agreed with Longboat Key Code Enforcement officials that the individual who removed the air-conditioning unit outside his Neptune Avenue property was not permitted to do so.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Director Keith Pandeloglou and USF professor Donald Wood are excited to host the new event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Tasteful experience coming to Lakewood Ranch

New event highlights culinary delights in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2014
Sidelines

ODA's season ends in playoffs; LRCC to hold summer golf camp; Mustangs will host summer hoops camp; Ellenton to start hockey program

  • East County
  • Sports
Oleda Baker, 75, is always ready for her close-up.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 15, 2010
Oleda Baker helps us break the age barrier

The author of 11 books and former model shares her beauty secrets and advice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 21, 2022
Manatee School Board plans to sell property in east Bradenton

The school district sells 17-acres to offset the cost of 30-acres in Parrish for a new middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Under construction earlier this year, a house on Halyard Lane  in Country Club Shores prompted residents to get involved in amending the zoning code to remove exceptions to the 30-foot height limit.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 19, 2017
Residents demand no exceptions to Longboat Key height limits

The Planning and Zoning Board is reexamining the 30-foot height limit for single-family homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Claire Albiez and Irini Zervas
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • September 28, 2012
Safe Sex Halloween Bash Pre-Party - Let's Have a Safe & Sexy Kiki!

Safe Sex Halloween Bash Pre-Party - Let's Have a Safe & Sexy Kiki!

  • Black Tie
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Dancer lands a leading role in ballet

After playing nearly every role in 'The Nutcracker,' Isabelle Starner comes full circle, from a snow flurry to the Snow Queen.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police Department marine officer Michael Skinner and Longboat Key marine patrol officer Joshua Connors helped rescue two people whose boat hit a sandbar on Jan. 23 near New Pass.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 28, 2021
Longboat Key officer assists in water rescue of two people

The rescue happened around 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 after the boat hit a sandbar near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 16, 2020
Andrew David Babcock

Andrew David Babcock, born May 24, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, beloved son, brother, and friend passed away on November 9, 2020 at his home in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County hosts land-code workshops; School district projects positive fund balance

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and Town Hall North will be closed to the public until March 31.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and Town Hall North to close

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and Town Hall North to close

  • East County
  • News
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