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  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 21, 2018
Haycock and Langley given another week to file paperwork

Longboat Key election filing deadline extended to Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Braden River High School senior Gabriela DeJesus said she is enjoying every minute of her senior season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2011
Braden River senior bounces back on team

After being ruled academically ineligible and having to sit out last season, Braden River senior Gabriela DeJesus brought her grades up and now is back on the court with the Lady Pirates.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. Adam Davis and Ben Culbertson enjoy a monthly YPG After Hours networking event.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 27, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.27.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 11, 2009
Ryder Bikes holds grand opening

In honor of its second location, Ryder Bikes held a celebration Thursday with giveaways and refreshments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pedestrians cross Stickney Point Road at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road. FDOT has announced plans to install a pedestrian island on the northeast corner of the intersection and tighten the right turn.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 11, 2016
FDOT announces pedestrian safety project on Stickney Point

The Florida Department of Transportation will be beginning construction at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road in mid-August.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue's Lt. Eric Hoying and Battalion Chief Kyle Taylor are excited the new tanker trucks will improve response times and help guarantee tankers are available during emergencies.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue pumps up the volume

Lakewood Ranch area fire district adds two new tankers to its fleet.

  • East County
  • News
The last major change to the zoning codes came in 2003.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 24, 2017
County embarks on project to merge regulations

As county staff work to condense zoning and land use rules, they're asking for public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 9, 2009
UPDATE: County commission axes tree ordinance

Developers and builders lined up to oppose a proposed ordinance that would have required developers to get special permission to remove "baby" grand trees, which are about half the size of grand trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Fishermen angle for the big catch

The water must be still; the motor of the boat at just a hum. The angler must cast directly into the school of fish to catch one of the silver kings of the sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 17, 2019
Longboat town debt to top $100 million

That’s a shocking amount for a little town of 7,000 population and an annual budget of $16 million. But when you add in all the ongoing projects, that number is real. Let’s hope there is no recession.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A quarter-mile stretch of Pope Road from White Eagle Boulevard to State Road 64 is under construction. The addition of turn lanes at the intersection of Pope Road and White Eagle Boulevard could prevent traffic backup.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 14, 2021
Pope Road construction underway

Turn lanes at the intersection of Pope Road and White Eagle Boulevard could prevent traffic backup

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 24, 2018
High school artists celebrated at The Bash

Education Foundation of Sarasota County held The Bash on Feb. 23 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Senior Adam Bradtmueller captured Sarasota's first cross-country individual state championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2015
Sarasota: Top 5 Moments of 2015

Sarasota: Top 5 Moments of 2015

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Traffic heads north from the main construction zone on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 26, 2022
Work moves to the traffic circle at US 41/Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project

A new phase of roundabout construction will bring three 90-day intersection closings. FDOT signals re-striping of Ringling Bridge to aid Bay Runner will start soon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zack Rumbaugh of Lakewood Ranch gives son Brandt some pointers on his batting stance on one of the baseball fields in Lakewood Ranch Park. Citizens say more baseball and softball fields are needed around Manatee County.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 19, 2021
Plan shows athletic facilities, trails and indoor space needed in Manatee County parks

The Manatee County Parks Master Plan gives a blueprint to the future of parks and recreational spaces in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Lynn Armstrong-Coffin takes some political jabs on the jaw from a couple of the puppets she creates.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 19, 2020
Punchin' Politicians bring a little good-natured liveliness to 2020 election

One Longboat artist is hoping to bring back political jabs of an unexpected sort to lighten the political mood.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 5, 2014
Manatee stays firm on sign ordinance

Manatee County says Lakewood Ranch Little League must conform advertising signs to code.

  • East County
  • News
The main home at 6420 Hollywood Boulevard was built in 1992. It offers four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,686 square feet of living area. (Courtesy Joel Schemmel/Premier Sotheby’s International Realty)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 15, 2022
Two-property sale totaling $6.4 million tops transactions

A two-property sale in Pine Shores Estates totaling $6.4 million tops the week's sales at $6.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 14, 2018
Patrons get a taste of Savor Sarasota

Savor Sarasota hosted a kick off event May 14 at Element.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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