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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2013
Voters split on referendum votes

Voters approved a tax exemption for new and expanding businesses, but voted against a sales surtax to fund indigent care.

  • East County
  • News
Two males swans were moved to Sarasota Jungle Gardens from Camelot Lake on Sept. 28. Their names will be decided in a contest hosted by Sarasota Jungle Gardens.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat swans settle into new home

The two swans were born on Longboat Key in May 2015 to Susie and Sully.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Vassar, bass; Ken Mackie, drums; Don Greider, guitar and vocals; Jeffrey Hardy, lead guitar and vocals; Rosie Messina (in front), vocals.
  • By Su Byron |
  • April 10, 2019
Local rock festival HomeGrown Palooza pumps up the volume

Area musicians make themselves heard at Sarasota’s first annual HomeGrown Palooza festival.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Observer won the most number of awards in its class during the Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper competition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2016
Observers win press awards

The Sarasota Observer last week won the most Florida Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards in its class.

  • Sarasota
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Emily Hall said her local aquarium made a huge impact on her.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2018
Something new to sea in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jennifer Tracy has put together a nonprofit aimed at helping those with thoughts of suicide or suffering from PTSD.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 28, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman founds a nonprofit which aims to help those who contemplate suicide

Lakewood Ranch woman founds a nonprofit which aims to help those who contemplate suicide

  • East County
  • News
The School Board of Manatee County has approved the application for Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy. Charter Schools USA is working with Southwest Charter Foundation to open the school. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves new charter school in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy will now negotiate a contract with the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Built in 2019, the home at 2905 Casey Key Road has five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,188 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 2, 2021
Casey Key home sells for $6.49 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 19-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2017
2017: Sarasota Year in Review

From triumph to tragedy, Sarasota saw it all in 2017.

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  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Veterinary Neuro Services

Small Business of the Year - Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cast of "The Tragedy of Hamlet," Asolo Rep's Presentation of an FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Touring Production. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 26, 2016
Shakespeare Hits the Road with Asolo Rep

Asolo Rep’s touring production brings the essence of ‘Hamlet’ to young audiences.

  • Arts + Culture
Rachel Roberts, Haley Gillis, instructor Martin Rivenbark, Brianna Naegeli and Lily Meaker
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 18, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Eternal Summer Surf Camp

It's Sunday, July 15, and the surf's up on Anna Maria Island. Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 3, 2016
Espresso yourself: The Clever Cup opens in Gulf Gate

A new Gulf Gate coffee shop combines java and jewelry.

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Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey is ready to get back to work after receiving a contract extension and bonus. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Rey earns bonus, extended contract

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey received unanimous support, a three-year contract extension and a $5,000 bonus June 12.

  • East County
  • News
Johan Kobborg
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Royal Ballet star brings his fancy footwork to Sarasota

In his native Europe, Johan Kobborg is a ballet superstar.

  • Arts + Culture
The city is confident its plans will produce a high quality Lift Station 87, depicted in this rendering — but the project likely won't be done until 2020, at least.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 7, 2017
The long, costly saga of Lift Station 87

Originally envisioned as an 18-month, $8.5 million project, building Lift Station 87 will take more than a decade — and potentially more than $50 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
IT Director Jason Keen (Left) and IT Specialist Barry Gaines (Right) in the control room. All photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 25, 2019
Longboat Key improves production quality on Town Commission videos

The Town's IT team controls camera use from a back room.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 13, 2014
Sidelines

All-Star cheerleader comes to East County; Ava Krug claims regional tennis title; Registration now open for soccer club

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann & Katie Johns |
  • January 16, 2018
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 11 Recap

The winter premiere of "Siesta Key" tells us Kelsey and Garrett are clearly not over each other, Brandon is gross and the new guy is hot.

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Jill Eisenbeis, a library assistant, is new on the staff and started her position on the library's first day of curbside pickup June 2. She previously volunteered for the library for two years.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2020
Braden River Library reopens with new policies

Manatee County Libraries open with new policies

  • East County
  • News
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