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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2010
Cal Ripken Rookie All-Stars advance to state tournament

The Manatee Cal Ripken Rookie Division All-Stars captured the District 15 tournament June 19-20 in Lake City.

  • East County
  • Sports
There's optimism the Sarasota-Manatee is making progress on affordable housing, but as community leaders pursue solutions, some questions and challenges remain.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2019
Part 2: Sarasota, Manatee leaders pursue affordable housing solutions

Experts say there's no sure-fire solution for fixing housing affordability, leading officials to pursue a variety of strategies. Will this multifaceted approach produce results?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artspace's previous developments include the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts in Fort Lauderdale. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
Artist housing project fails to secure city funding

Although the city rejected the Arts and Cultural Alliance’s proposed partnership, the nonprofit still intends to bring affordable live-work space to the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City commissioners also agreed to have city staff investigate the possibility of replacing angled parking on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 8, 2011
City denies construction zoning amendment

The Sarasota City Commission voted 3-2 to deny a proposed zoning code amendment that would have allowed favorability to applicants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 23, 2018
'Phantom Threads' explores the complexities of control over others

Daniel Day-Lewis shines in what he's saying is his final role before retirement.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bruce Rodgers retires Dec. 31. Courtesy phot
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
Scene & Heard 04.04.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week with Hermitage Artist Retreat, Embracing Our Differences and Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Longboat Key Fire Rescue had a 5% increase in total call volume for the first six months of 2013.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2013
Fire Rescue emergency medical calls increase 12.6%

Longboat Key Fire Rescue treated three major trauma patients, five major cardiac emergencies and six major stroke emergencies in the first six months of 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city is considering building a parking garage on St. Armands to mitigate parking issues, but the Urban Design Studio believes the issue can be addressed with other solutions.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 6, 2014
St. Armands BID hears talk on parking, transit

The city's Urban Design Studio urged caution regarding a potential parking garage on St. Armands, encouraging the use of alternative forms of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rick Bennett, Chris DeLeonardo, Bill Baker and Nick Lanese celebrate a birdie.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 17, 2015
Fore!

More than 100 golfers scramble for a win at annual LWRBA event

  • East County
  • News
Eileen Parker with the School District of Manatee County's Food and Nutrition Services hands out lunches during the summer food program. Students will be able to pick up meals at various Lakewood Ranch-area locations. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 1, 2022
Free 2022 summer meals for Manatee County students

Students can go to multiple east Bradenton locations to receive meals.

  • East County
  • Schools
Josh Smithers watches over his Riverview High team at spring practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2018
Spring football practice is helpful for both old and new regimes

Spring games for area teams start next week.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2021
Longboat commissioners plan to discuss crosswalk upgrades

Safety improvements under consideration for Gulf of Mexico Drive traffic features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Director Emily Levin (front) with troupe members, from left,  Colin Scaife,  Wayne Fitzpatrick, Steve Goldman, John Wilbur, Nanci Rand,  Lynn Means, Paula Morrissey and Tony Stanol. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 9, 2018
Early Bird Special Improv Troupe makes comedy cross generational lines

For The Early Bird Special Improv Troupe, age is just a number and comedy knows no boundaries.

  • Arts + Culture
Terry Gans
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Conversation with Mayor Terry Gans

A lot has happened in the mayor's term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The agreement codifies a standard for sheltering individuals at the Salvation Army.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 22, 2017
City, ACLU settle homelessness case

An agreement outlines the conditions under which the city will offer shelter to homeless individuals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cynthia Saunders has served as interim superintendent of the School District of Manatee County since summer. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Manatee school board moves toward superintendent contract

News briefs: Discussion looms over Saunder's hiring, Manatee County combines preserve parcels and Manatee County starts the search for new administrator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 16, 2017
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center supporters strut their stuff at annual fashion show

SPARCCle on the Runway: Fashion is Architecture was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.

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Graphic shows tropical force wind speed probabilities. Sarasota and Manatee County currently have a 60% chance of encountering tropical speed winds of 39 mph or more. Courtesy of NOAA.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2012
Manatee prepares for Isaac

Manatee County fully activated its Emergency Operations Center this morning and opened to shelters.

  • East County
  • News
Carolyn Johnson is SCOPE’s 2015 Boundary Crosser award recipient. The painting pictured was created by her mother and is one of her favorites.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Conversation with Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson is the recipient of the 2015 SCOPE Boundary Crosser award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes this budget cycle commissioners will prioritize extending Lena Road so it connects between state roads 70 and 64 .
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Commissioners form a $7 million shopping list in Manatee County

Failed Homestead Exemption increase leads to $7 million in unexpected funds for county.

  • East County
  • News
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