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Mayor Ken Schneier speaks during Wednesday’s town commission retreat at Sea Place as Penny Gold looks on.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 4, 2020
At retreat, commissioners talk about the future

Wednesday's Longboat Key Town Commission retreat marked the first time all seven commissioners had met in-person since March 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2013
It Takes A Village

Chef Jose Martinez of Maison Blanche serves an amuse-bouche about the French chef festival taking place in October in Sarasota, which is meant to inspire student proteges.

  • Arts + Culture
Bella Patterson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Patterson

The Braden River girls basketball player talks learning to stop relying on height and her ability to box out opponents.

  • East County
  • Sports
Danny Torrealba and Satchell Norman celebrate after the Sailors' win against Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 22, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Leading and learning

Sailors baseball coach Clyde Metcalf led his team to victory Tuesday the way only he can.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Isabel Decluccia glues down her stuffed dog on the front of her sweater.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 20, 2018
Sweater weather in Sarasota

Poet’s Walk Sarasota, A Spring Hills Memory Care Community let residents make their own sweaters for a contest on Dec. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The average price of a single-family house in Manatee County increased from $463,015 in November to $567,549 in May.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 7, 2021
Eastern Manatee County developers say housing market will stabilize — eventually

Developers expect supply chain to self-correct at some point, but house prices may not return to pre-pandemic levels.

  • East County
  • News
Angel Corning, Elizabeth Moore, Lotta Koppan, Beth Noyes and Marilyn Borysek
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 15, 2019
Forty Carrots pulls out all the stops for Wine, Women & Shoes

The Signature Luncheon was held Nov. 15 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
New Balance Sarasota carries a variety of athletic shoes from lifestyle, to tennis to running to golf.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 17, 2015
Fashion Insider: Athletic shoes

Black Tie went shopping for what’s popular now in the world of athletic shoes.

  • Black Tie
Church of the Redeemer officials say they've paid more than $200,000 in permit fees to the city, but they believe they shouldn't have to assume costs associated with sidewalk closures.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2019
Church lobbies for construction fee waiver

The city will consider waiving fees associated with certain sidewalk closures, but staff says some residents have lobbied for tougher regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 16, 2013
Commission candidates debate topics

The Longboat Key Republican Club held a debate among commission candidates Friday at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Judith Williams, owner of Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior in Lakewood Ranch, loves to hunt for bargains and unique treasures.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior

Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior in Lakewood Ranch will hold its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2012
Sarasota judge rules in IPOC's favor

Town attorney David Persson will not appeal a judgment that went against the town and will tell commissioners he thinks the Comprehensive Plan should be changed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ZNS Engineering planner Rachel Layton speaks at a Manatee County land use meeting. A 4-3 decision to rezone the property at 117th Street East and State Road 64 means Cox will likely build a dealership at the intersection.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 22, 2020
Commission approves rezone, car lot appears headed to SR 64 near Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch area could see Cox Chevrolet dealership after Manatee County commissioners approve rezone.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Gruters and the president
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 14, 2017
Two of our own among top three for the Cabinet

Rep. Joe Gruters and homebuilder Pat Neal under consideration for CFO post under Scott.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Sarasota residents breathe relief after Irma

With trees and power down, people in the Sarasota area start cleaning up and counting their blessings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Our View

Negotiate What?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football outlasts Lakewood Ranch

The Cougars took an halftime lead over the Mustangs, then lost it, then got it back

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Nude? Or not nude?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By 360 Orthopedics Staff |
  • August 19, 2019
The Awesome Facts Behind Our Breakthrough Change

The Awesome Facts Behind Our Breakthrough Change

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The land purchased by the county will increase the remaining lifespan of the landfill on Lena Road from 16 years to an estimated 22 years.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 21, 2020
Manatee County opts for $32.5 million purchase in east Bradenton

East Bradenton land bought for use as government complex, waste transfer station

  • East County
  • News
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