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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 8, 2016
It’s time for the city to free the food trucks

Sarasota, North Port should follow the county’s lead and ease regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • July 8, 2020
Common sense solutions for police reform

Local police departments need to make changes to more easily help citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's Elise Spiller will represent Manatee County in the Sarasota-Manatee Girls All-Star Basketball Game March 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Robert and Jeff Toale say the Celebration of Life Center in Lakewood Ranch will be on the cutting edge of modern funeral home service.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2022
New Lakewood Ranch funeral home on the cutting edge

Celebration of Life Center is set to open in Lakewood Ranch with a rousing open house.

  • East County
  • Business
Although some businesses have complained about the event, Thunder by the Bay organizer Lucy Nicandri believes support for the festival far outweighs the opposition.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
Thunder by the Bay concerns linger for businesses, officials

Following the 18th annual Thunder by the Bay, some businesses and city officials say it’s time for the motorcycle event to bolt from downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thuy Nguyen is always thinking of her next new thing.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 8, 2021
Sarasotan tries new things on YouTube Channel

Sarasota woman enjoys the thrill of trying something new and releases her adventures each week on YouTube.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new Bayfront Park splash pad is designed with uplighting for nighttime use. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 22, 2022
City approves $3.2 million Bayfront Park splash pad

With a $300,000 shade structure included, the Sarasota City Commission gives the go-ahead for the Bayfront Park splash pad and playground replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Breaking and exiting apparent at medical office
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2023
Breaking and exiting apparent at medical office

An investigation into a damaged door reveals someone may have broken out of a locked building. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 18, 2020
Candidates for county elections finalized

Many incumbents for various positions will seek reelection while some have already secured another term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County parks employee Ryan Murphy is working with Lido residents to raise public awareness regarding the importance of the dunes.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2017
County shores up Lido dune protection

Officials are working to protect the dunes on Lido Beach in advance of the Fourth of July and Sarasota Power Boat Grand Prix.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Krohngold, owner of Nancy's Bar-B-Q, is bringing the restaurant back to downtown Sarasota after the Lakewood Ranch location closes.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 26, 2023
Nancy's Bar-B-Q will close in Lakewood Ranch

The restaurant is returning to downtown Sarasota after not being able to reach an agreement to renew the lease at Lorraine Corners.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mary Dietterle, ARC executive director
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 16, 2018
Pick of the Litter

The Animal Rescue Coalition is saving area cats and dogs one spay and neuter at a time.

  • LWR Life
Greenbrook's Samuel Clementi shows off his Skechers Energy Lights his mom, Katie, bought him for the start of the school year at Robert Willis Elementary.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 9, 2017
Grade 'A' shoppers prepare for Manatee County School District's opening day

Teachers, administrators, parents and students grapple with first-day-of-school preparation.

  • East County
  • News
Triathlon participants during last year's event. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 12, 2016
Your Calendar: Longboat Key Triathlon

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 19, 2020
Slim Odds

The area is home to two Division 1-caliber quarterbacks this season. Their talent is just one of the things that sets them apart.

  • LWR Life
Brian Roberts welcomes participants at his Newtown clinic on Jan. 12.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2019
Star-studded clinic opens door for Newtown baseball

The Newtown baseball clinic was put on by former Baltimore Orioles All-Star Brian Roberts, with help from other community leaders

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • December 7, 2011
My View: Time to balance the field

Although it will appear as piling on, the Legislature is going to have to look at the health insurance programs of state workers in the next session.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Jewfish dock in jeopardy

A decision by two boards to postpone a dock-variance request could put Jewfish Key's main dock, one residents depend upon to get to and from the island, in jeopardy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 4, 2009
Concession to host Holiday Junior Program

The Concession Golf Club, in conjunction with the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, will be hosting a Holiday Junior Program Dec. 28 and 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore, Geoffrey Lawrence |
  • January 11, 2023
Nikki Fried is right to sue for medical marijuana patients’ gun rights

Although federal law prohibits marijuana use, it doesn’t give it grounds to discriminate against marijuana users.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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