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Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. The district worked with MCR Health to provide about 300 vaccines to district employees who were at least 65.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 10, 2021
Manatee County schools' safety layers increase

Manatee County senior teacher vaccinations add another level of safety for district on campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 14, 2010
Crazy crapes sizzle on griddle

Roverta Winn sprinkles fresh mozzarella cheese onto a savory crêpe before adding mushrooms and a dollop of tomato-garlic sauce. Winn and her daughter, Natalia, of Roverta Crazy Crêpes, sold crêpes at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market's grand opening and ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Phillippi Estate Park. The market, which will take place every Wednesday from noon to dusk, promotes local growers and agriculturally related products such as plants, produce and prepared foods. Shoppers, many of whom brought their dogs, could also purchase rain barrels and get tips on gardening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelly Kirschner |
  • September 9, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A proud mayor stands by the panel's work

I am proud to have cronies like Susan Chapman and the nine other citizen volunteers who gave the community hundreds of hours over a period of six months to review the policies and procedures of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Robin Wright and Cary Elwes in "The Princess Bride." Image source: HBOGO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2018
Binge Blog: Story time

Romantic comedy "The Princess Bride," starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin and streaming on HBOGO, and sports drama "Miracle," starring Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson and Noah Emmerich and streaming on Netflix, are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2016
Colony deal: No sure bet

For Unicorp and Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners to close on the proposed sale, Unicorp must clear high hurdles: the town, Colony neighbors and LBK voters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Windsor Reflections' Eldergrow garden has flowers, herbs and other plants its residents tend to daily. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Local memory garden earns award

Windsor Reflections presented 'Happiest and Healthiest Garden Award.'

  • East County
  • News
Water undergoes biological treatment at the facility, making it safe to water lawns with, but not to consume.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 12, 2020
Changes at water facility expected to reduce effect on environment

More than $170 million in changes at the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility are expected to help reduce the level of nutrients in Sarasota County's ecosystem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Letter writer says Sen. Greg Steube is "pandering to the rental industry, not representing your constituents."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota readers sound off on the issues

Siesta trolley needs to move faster.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Pets have become colleagues many of those who are working from home.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 18, 2020
Staying busy: Tell us how you social distance

Staying home doesn't mean staying bored.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota born and raised, Charlie Barnett can be seen on NBC’s new television series, “Ordinary Joe.” Follow Charlie on Instagram: @_Charliebarnett.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 30, 2021
Sarasota TV actor is no 'Ordinary Joe'

Child actor who grew up on Longboat Key now stars as a 33-year-old in a new NBC drama.

  • Arts + Culture
The couple finishes a piece and rests it on a stand.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 29, 2020
Surf's Up: Sarasota couple launches surfboard table company

Richard and Gina Brahs put together custom tables in the shape of surfboards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 5, 2013
Cock and Bull hosts Star Trek trivia night

Trekkies unite for an evening of sci-fi trivia

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • July 20, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch women help stuff backpacks for Stillpoint Mission to donate to children. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2021
Lakewood Ranch volunteers help Stillpoint Mission distribute backpacks in Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch volunteers stuff 700 backpacks to be distributed to children in need.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 10, 2021
Christmas cheer grows at Longboat Key Garden Club holiday party

Attendees came to the Beach House Restaurant for snacks, drinks and a sunset over the Gulf.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 25, 2009
Key Club hosts pumpkin carving luncheon

The Longboat Key Club and Resort invited kids and their families to get creative at its pumpkin carving luncheon Sunday, Oct. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City commissioners Erik Arroyo and Hagen Brody led the push to include a list of pros and cons in the packet the city provides to property owners seeking historic designation. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2021
City revises historic preservation application

The City Commission is moving to adjust the information it provides to property owners seeking a historic designation, a proposal that divided elected officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 6, 2022
Kitty Michael International Invitational draws golfers to Longboat Key Club

More than 100 golfers played at the club from May 2-6 in the amateur tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hagen Brody, Steve Gareleck, Elizabeth Moore,  Casey Brown and Remington Reynolds pose around the Payne Park Tennis Center sign. The center will host the 2022 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open next week. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2022
Sarasota Open tennis event returns for first time since 2019

Officially titled the 2022 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open, the event returns with new ownership, a new location and a new vision.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Consultant Kurt Spitzer produced the map that forms the basis for one of the three options under consideration, largely adhering to boundaries originally established in 2019.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2021
County finalizes redistricting map options

The County Commission will choose one of three maps establishing new district boundaries. A consultant produced one option, and a resident submitted the other two.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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