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Tiny houses like this one are very popular. Stock art.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 29, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Tiny house neighborhood to debut in Lakewood Ranch

Tiny houses to help solve area's shortage of affordable housing.

  • East County
  • News
Barrier island mayors want to discuss new developments in west Bradenton and how they will impact seasonal traffic.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 27, 2015
Manatee County accepts growth discussion invitation

The Barrier Island Elected Officials Organization wants to know how Manatee County officials plan to handle future growth of home and commercial developments

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zack Summerall is this week's standout player.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian nets win; Cougars win on the road; Lady Thunder sweeps Lady Tornadoes; Rams hold on for win

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The eight-story oncology tower on the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System main campus, described as the future "heart” of the SMH Cancer Institute, will open in November 2021. (Courtesy of SMH)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 18, 2019
SMH Cancer Institute adding two facilities, creating comprehensive treatment plans

The SMH Cancer Institute will add two new facilities in the next two years. But that's only part of the hospital's plan to provide more holistic cancer care.

  • Health
Benjie Brinkofski served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 13, 2015
Conversation with Benjie Brinkofski

Benjie Brinkofski is a New Jersey native who moved to Lakewood Ranch in 1998 with his wife and high school sweetheart, Pattie.

  • East County
  • News
Clinical dietitian Laura McLeroy suggests aiming for a plate filled with vegetables, fruit, hard cheese and protein.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 18, 2019
How to stay on track this holiday

Avoiding overindulging during the holiday season can be tough, but luckily, a local dietitian is here to help.

  • Health
Karen and Duane Compton are getting used to the Florida summer.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 13, 2020
The season that never ended

Travel became tricky as season was ending on Longboat Key, so a new demographic appeared: The summer snowbird.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ocean Properties Vice President Mark Walsh says his company plans to investigate traffic issues as part of a future Islandside hotel project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Welcome Back: Key Club referendum passes

Mail-only vote could deliver a new Longboat Key Club Islandside hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Frost. File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Business Observer

Four new execs to bolster fast-growth at Datum; Neal breaks ground on Indigo community

  • East County
  • News
  • By Martin Maag, MD |
  • July 18, 2019
Are Hair pieces, hats, topical applications or the dreaded combover in your future?

Are Hair pieces, hats, topical applications or the dreaded combover in your future?

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • June 18, 2012
Lee Wetherington Homes expands team

Lee Wetherington Homes expands team

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 11, 2019
Longboat Key remembers those lost on Sept. 11

The town's Public Works Department puts up the memorial every year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Property Appraiser pegged the value of the transfer station site at $2.42 million in 2020, with the land valued at $1.28 million.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 8, 2021
Officials endorse removal of downtown SCAT station

The city is encouraging the county to sell the bus station site to facilitate the redevelopment of the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • February 27, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Getting messy

Let's Talk Locks: Getting messy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Country Club resident Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, is pictured at the county's drive-thru vaccination site at Tom Bennett Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
You've been vaccinated — Now what?

Vaccinated East Manatee County residents enjoy new freedoms

  • East County
  • News
The Pirates will make their third straight playoff appearance this week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
Pirates, Thunder hit the road

The Braden River High School football team will travel to Winter Haven Nov. 19, while The Out-of-Door Academy goes to Lakeland Victory Christian Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new owners plan to do some renovations to the Rosedale Golf and Country Club.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Hospitality group to buy Rosedale

CH6 Rosedale expects to close on the Rosedale Golf & Country Club Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairs Chelsea Spalding and Tyler Roberts
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 8, 2020
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center shows art in a new light at dinner

The annual dinner was held March 7 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Lift Station 87 and a shelter for the homeless were the main topics of discussion during today's City Commission meeting at City Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2013
City Commission approves new lift station engineering firm

After signing off on new engineering work at Lift Station 87, the commission talked homelessness - which led to some sniping between two commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marie Monsky
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 1, 2011
Real Estate Reports

LBK Coldwell office ranks among NRT's top offices; Wagner Realty announces its top agents for April; Island Real Estate announces new live video; Marie Monsky joins MS&Co. LBK South office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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