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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2020
Town Hall storm upgrades planned with FEMA assistance

Federal dollars will pay for about three-quarters of the project to replace roof, add hurricane shutters and install new generator.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town's public beach parking has remained closed since the end of June.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 10, 2020
Longboat Key's public beach parking remains closed for at least two more weeks

Public beach parking, town facilities and many amenities will remain closed because of concerns about COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stop and read the plaque that gives visitors a little more context to Longboat history.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
The essential guide to Longboat Key

From longtime Longboaters, the can’t-miss spots on this sandy strip of serenity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This rendering details proposed improvements to the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 301.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 10, 2014
DID undecided on expansion, improvements

At a meeting this morning, the Downtown Improvement District discussed a potential expansion to cover the costs of a variety of new projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carnivores and vegetarians can meet in the middle with the wild mushroom bisque at Indigenous. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 27, 2022
Indigenous chef shares secrets to signature wild mushroom bisque

Chef Steve Phelps discusses the rich and unmistakable taste of mushrooms featured in the restaurant's signature soup.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Rosedale's Hal Ross is a former Canadian toy industry executive who now will concentrate on writing suspense novels.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2020
Nothing fictional about Bradenton writer's goals

Former Canadian toy industry executive enjoying life as an author in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch senior forward Jacob Jordan (8) goes for a header against Manatee High. He had two goals in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 29, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs appear poised for playoff run

Lakewood Ranch boys soccer is a threat yet again.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2012
Fire chief asks for clear paths to properties

The Fire Rescue chief wants communities to contact the department before beginning entrance work to ensure access for emergency vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Achim and Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt stand on the dock a Lawrence Pointe property owner built in 1994. The ownership of the dock, and of the land it sits on, has been questioned by the couple’s neighbors. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • August 14, 2014
Couple fights zoning regulations

Achim and Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt have faced a litany of obstacles - and haven't backed down.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 13, 2010
Unconditional Surrender agreement signed

Compromises from the sculpture's owner and its prospective buyer now are being reviewed by the city attorney's office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new, smaller performances are being planned for November. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 1, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra postpones concerts through May 2021

The organization will have smaller, socially-distanced shows starting in November.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Imagine book fair open to public

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair now through March 1, and the public is invited to attend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patriota, an Ibero-American gelding, was Robin Cain's first rescue.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2016
Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary offers Manatee County equine paradise

Longboat Key resident seeks grant to help run her 24-acre sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
The RaceTrac gas station planned for SR 64 and Lena Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
County works toward 'complete streets' plan

Manatee County is developing plans that will allow it to provide more transit options on future and retrofitted roadways.

  • East County
  • News
Performed by the Asolo Conservatory via Zoom, "Twilight" explores stories of 40 people surrounding the L.A. riots.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2020
'Twilight' sheds light on America’s racial fault lines

The Asolo Conservatory’s virtual production revisits the L.A. riots of 1992. Many voices speak. But there are no easy answers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kevin Allen (right) bonds with Corrine Wagner (left) and Maggie and Ron Magee over a bottle of chardonnay at a pop-up meeting of the Lakewood Ranch Wine Club.
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 23, 2018
Sip and Tell

A Lakewood Ranch wine dilettante uncorks three bottles of vino with the town’s wine club.

  • LWR Life
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Teaching dogs new tricks in Lakewood Ranch

Pups and their owners enjoy Doggy Bootcamp Agility Class in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 2, 2022
Carolyn Ann Connors Etten

It is with profound sadness that we share that Carolyn Ann Connors Etten, 78, of Longboat Key, Florida, and formerly Hinsdale, Illinois was born into heaven on Friday, April 1, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family at home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Mayor Hagen Brody helped organize a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in March. A video about the event sparked the mayor’s outburst that led to prolonged conversations about his conduct. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 20, 2021
Commission declines to conduct investigation into mayor

Although officials and residents harbor concerns about Brody’s behavior, a majority of the City Commission saw no benefit in a formal investigation following a March outburst at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 14, 2020
Letter to the editor: Doctors Hospital releases first COVID-19 patient

The Sarasota hospital has discharged the first Florida patient with COVID-19 and has cleared all involved physicians and employees to return to work.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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