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Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 30, 2020
State seeks $242,000 over Longboat sewage spill

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted to schedule a second private meeting with lawyers to determine what to do next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tess Lippincott and Matthew Goldberg work together to adjust the setting of their robot and add attachments to complete a mission.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2020
World of opportunities for East County competitors

World of opportunities for Lakewood Ranch FIRST Lego League team

  • East County
  • News
The 8.6-acre site, anchored by Regal Cinema’s Hollywood 20 theater, a YMCA branch, Ker’s Wing House and others, had been owned since 2005 by Connecticut-based Paragon Realty Group LLC. Paragon paid $40 million for the 1991 Main St. property.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2015
Hollywood 20 complex sells for $18.1 million

Investors plan to redevelop the landmark downtown Sarasota property.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota Police close U.S. 41 near Selby

A crash has forced the closure of both lanes of Bayfront Drive near its intersection with South Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board Central District Seat 1: Sarah Lodge

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eva Green in "Penny Dreadful." Photo source: Showtime.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 3, 2020
Binge Blog: My heart has never fainted

"Penny Dreadful" and "Chuck" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarah Miller knows how to help families navigate the mental health system because she did it with her daughter Vanessa. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 20, 2021
NAMI offering help to struggling students

NAMI Sarasota and Manatee are offering a variety of programs who are struggling due to virtual learning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents near Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue have previously raised concerns about the number of crashes at the island intersection.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2019
UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in Siesta Key crash

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning collision involving a car and motorcycle at the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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The Budweiser Clydesdales did two laps around the village for visitors to see.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 16, 2016
Budweiser Clydesdales trot through Siesta Key Village

Traffic stops for Budweiser Clydesdales down Ocean Boulevard.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2015
Lakewood to hold athletics fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch High will hold its 2015 Fall Golf Classic Sept. 26, at the River Club Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 14, 2011
Publix receives P&Z recommendations

The supermarket chain's site plan and three outline development plans will move forward to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katie Kandel, a fourth grade teacher at Freedom Elementary School, is shocked to receive so many donations. She received 11 packages just two days after posting her list to the Adopt a Manatee County Teacher page. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch community donates supplies to teachers

Community shows support for teachers with donations of classroom and cleaning supplies.

  • East County
  • News
Chief philanthropy officer, Denise Pope presenting the award to overall male winner Orlando Cicilioni at the event last year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 7, 2018
Trot for Tidewell

Annual Turkey Trot in Lakewood Ranch benefits Tidewell Hospice.

  • East County
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Selby Library hosts mystical fundraiser

Friends of Selby Library encouraged supporters to look into their future at the Looking into the Crystal Ball fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Though beautiful, lionfish present a danger to native Atlantic and Gulf reef populations.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 8, 2019
Lionfish derby's goal is to rid Sarasota water of the species

Let's go out and hunt some fish.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Where's the fire, Mack?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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"Blown Away." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2019
Binge Blog: Bodega hive, assemble

Showtime's 'Desus & Mero' and Netflix's 'Blown Away' are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota Christian falls in title game

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Affinity Wellness 4 Life owner Dominic Louis Sorrentino (right) and office manager/marketing director Jamie Perea stand in the new 3,000 square-foot facility on Solutions Lane.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Former bodybuilder's wellness experience carries weight at new Lakewood Ranch business

EYE ON BUSINESS: From weight loss to hair styling, company brings holistic wellness to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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