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  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 8, 2019
Speed hump project beginning July 15 in St. Armands

FDOT plans to monitor effects of the temporary humps, then decide if raised crosswalks make sense. The installation was pushed back a week due to inclement weather.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bobby Jones Golf Club has been closed since March 2020 as the city prepared to renovate the course. Now, construction may be delayed as the city fields offers from private groups interested in running the facility.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2021
City keeps options open for Bobby Jones renovation

Although some officials were concerned about ceding control and delaying construction, the board will attempt to find private companies interested in operating the municipal golf course and funding improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker said commissioners delivered his 50th and final budget message. "I'  ve never had one with more money than I have needs," he said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 7, 2017
Manatee sheriff on patrol for funding

Starting a Lakewood Ranch patrol district still a long ways off.

  • East County
  • News
Flutist Betsy Traba performed the Renaissance Concerto for Flute and Orchestra by Lukas Foss.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • September 24, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra opens season with ‘Renaissance’

Principal Flutist Betsy Traba marvels in Sarasota Orchestra's first concert of the season.

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  • Reviews
River Club’s Isabella Juliano and her mother, Patricia, make luminarias in honor of friends and family members who have been impacted by cancer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 19, 2020
Charity Snapshot: Lighting the Path

Thousands of Lakewood Ranch residents volunteer and participate in American Cancer Society events and raise money.

  • LWR Life
Tomás Herrera-Mishler is the new CEO/president of SANCA.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 5, 2020
SANCA's new CEO/president arrives at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

SANCA's new CEO/president arrives at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County  Director of Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity Geri Lopez said she expects the county to have multiple phases of business assistance, but the first will focus on reopening under COVID-19 related restrictions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 27, 2020
Manatee County researches ways it can help local businesses after pandemic

Manatee County researches ways it can help local businesses after pandemic

  • East County
  • News
Fourth grader Emmanuel Cortes-Alban and fifth graders ReAnn Kolbe, Lillian Chandler and Noah LaBarr are all East County residents who attend Rowlett Academy. They participated in a special Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 10.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2021
Rowlett Academy of Bradenton holds special ceremony for veterans

Special veterans day ceremony held Nov. 10 at Rowlett Academy of Bradenton

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.18.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Properties like Whitney Beach Plaza will be held to a higher appearance standard if commissioners agree to strengthen the town’s property maintenance code.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 13, 2012
Property maintenance code changing

The Longboat Key Town Commission also evaluated Town Manager Dave Bullock's annual performance Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Cops Corner

April 17 Feel the burn 2:26 p.m. - 2100 block of GMD. Larceny. Two men were arrested for stealing heartburn medication at a drug store and trying to return it at a grocery store. The Longboat Key Publix store manager positively identified the suspects and the men were taken to the Sarasota Jail.

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Community Foundation Board member Donna Koffman gets a first look at Anne Patterson's piece "Circle of Thirds."
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2017
Community Foundation reveals art installation

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County invited board members and donors for a first look at Anne Patterson’s newest piece — Circle of Thirds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 15, 2021
County opens COVID-19 vaccine registration to all adults

Anyone over the age of 18 can register for a COVID-19, but appointments will be scheduled based on eligibility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Virginia Luke’s home has an outdoor pool complete with a tiki bar.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 6890 Longboat Drive South – Luke Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Jellison foundation’s donation is the largest in the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s history, pushing the healthcare foundation’s cancer campaign closer to its $75 million goal.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2020
Jellison Family Foundation donates $25 million to SMH Cancer Institute

Gift is the largest ever received by hospital's foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longtime Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteer Cyndi Seamon believes stricter regulations are needed to protect turtles.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 30, 2016
Turtle power

Commissioners want to learn more before they weigh stricter turtle regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 26, 2014
Mixon Fruit Farms ready for annual orange festival

This weekend, the Mixons plan to compete with the 'happiest place on Earth' as the farm hosts its seventh annual Orange Blossom Festival, which celebrates oranges coming into season.

  • East County
  • News
The commission is following up on earlier conversations regarding incorporating resident input into the special event permitting process.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2018
City Commission to discuss event regulations

The Downtown Sarasota Condo Association proposed new event rules designed to minimize the effects of street closures on residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2019
Spring Fling Carnival in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy their annual Spring Fling Carnival.

  • East County
  • News
Raul Ramirez and Cathy Leetzow are two of the Sarasota Ringling Redskins board members attempting to help the league return to prominence.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2018
A once-dominant youth football organization is attempting a comeback

The Sarasota Ringling Redskins youth football organization s attempting a "re-establishment" by overhauling its fields, board members and vision.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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