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Department liaison and public information officer Tina Adams tracks calls and reaches out to clients who might make use of the CARE Program.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 5, 2020
Longboat CARE Program helps chronic 911 callers find assistance

The Longboat fire department reaches out to help people do things such as find a physician or guard against fall hazards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael and Summer Harsh
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2018
Pickleball gains traction in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch church welcomes pastor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • March 28, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with Ashley Bell from THE DAY!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with Ashley Bell from THE DAY!

  • Arts + Culture
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles is investing in Longboat Key's future by adding a second story to his Longboat Key restaurant.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Ed Chiles

The longtime Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key restaurant owner thinks a pro-business attitude will bring a sense of community to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 16, 2020
Longboat Key Town Hall showcases local artists

For many years, the town of Longboat Key has provided a space for local artists to shine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Sandie Ivers and Sarasota's Linda Klein have teamed up to open Suncoast Sign Greeters. They say it uses their creativity and they like spreading joy with their signs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2020
All in the message for Lakewood Ranch women

Sign display company launches in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 8, 2017
Library closes chapter on season

Volunteers gathered at The Chart House for lunch on April 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At a future meeting, city staff will bring back a negotiated land swap agreement for the commission's consideration.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2016
City explores downtown land deal with developer

To facilitate the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, the city could agree to a land swap that would also facilitate the private development of nearby land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 15, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hit, run and caught

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.28.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Our view

The key to Key Club's future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tara Community Development District Supervisor Darby Conner said not all residents were pleased the CDD closed amenities, but the CDD was encouraged to do so by its insurance company.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Some pool closures cause frustration in Manatee County

Some residents irked with HOAs' decisions to shut down neighborhood amenities.

  • East County
  • News
Braden Woods resident Susan Darovec refills seed in one of her bird feeders. The upside-down can below it is to keep squirrels from climbing up to eat the seeds.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2017
Bird-lovers feed their hobby through laws of attraction

East County residents share tips for attracting wildlife.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
 The home at 552 S. Spoonbill Drive on Bird Key recently sold for $6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 1, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"This isn't a sad foundation, this is an awesome foundation," Founder Melissa Wandall said at the fundraiser held Friday, Nov. 6. "I was a kid in grief. I get the sense that it's too sad, people don't want to hear about (the foundation)."
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 11, 2015
Mark Wandall Foundation raises funds for Comfort Zone Camp

After a successful one day camp in October, founder Melissa Wandall aims for three days in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Soccer players push a vehicle out of the mud from a parking area at Premier Sports Campus Aug. 2, during the Tampa Bay Labor Day Tournament . Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch park becomes Spin City at tournament

Manatee County will sink funds into temporary parking fix at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Jerry Wells

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Barrett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: David Barrett

The Sarasota High pitcher talks getting focused and Fortnite.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A cabinet containing a variety of Siesta Key Sea Bee Dee products.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 18, 2019
10 CBD-related questions, answered

CBD is a hot topic right now, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • October 18, 2018
About that personal trainer ...

They can lead you to physical fitness, but look for communication skills and certifications.

  • Health
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