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Richard Reskow at Tidewell Hospice Ellenton
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2019
Death of a true Tidewell Hospice hero in Lakewood Ranch

Tidewell Hospice volunteer Richard Reskow demonstrated the value for his work before his death.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Tina Anderson. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 16, 2021
No-cook meals to keep you cool this summer

Chef Tina Anderson shares her coolest spreads.

  • Health
Join Emily Walsh as she reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 1, 2012
Nov. 1: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Twinkle will rock My Hometown Fest.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2020
Concert at Premier could be glimpse of future in Lakewood Ranch

Reverend Barry and the Funk joins Twinkle to rock the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch on Halloween night.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager David Bullock addresses Condo Fed members Saturday at Bayport Beach & Tennis Club.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 24, 2012
Town Manager David Bullock reports to Condo Fed

Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock provided an overview of the island's eventful summer and upcoming actions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2009
Pending sales increase for Longboat and surrounding Bird and Lido keys

Pending sales increase for Longboat and surrounding Bird and Lido keys

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A sandbar near Jewfish Key has become a popular spot for boaters,  particularly during weekends. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2015
Jewfish boat noise pollution irks residents

A popular sandbar for boaters who frequently play loud music has residents sounding off against noise pollution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 7, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota will host first annual Florida Craft Beer Summit

JDub's Brewing Company will host Florida's first ever craft brewing trade summit from March 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lennar Homes' former sales center for Lakewood National is being converted into a Sheriff's Office substation. It's expected to open by mid-October.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Manatee Sheriff's Office adds Lakewood Ranch satellite station

Former Lennar sales center will temporarily house the substation.

  • East County
  • News
Deb Tuza will donate about 145 flashlights in addition to Rhino Flashlight T-shirts to walkers who raise money for the MS Society.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 17, 2011
Walkers take steps to raise funds for MS

Walk MS Sarasota takes place Saturday at J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
Mayor Brown talks priorities

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown talks about the past year in the mayor's seat and where he hopes the town will go in the following year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosenda Calloway drops off $30 worth of groceries from Publix and receives a $5 off coupon to Goodwill stores from Morghan Sanders, of 92.1 CTQ.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2016
Goodwill promotes Food Bank needs

Drop off donations today at the Ranch Lake Plaza Goodwill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tre Bryant finished with 10 points —nine of which came from behind the arc. Photo by Brian Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 23, 2011
Pirates stumble in regional quarterfinal

The Braden River boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 38-27 loss to Tampa Jesuit in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal Feb. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Messages of gratitude decorate the sidewalks outside of Country Club Shores.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 30, 2020
Volunteer task force will let neighbors help neighbors

Friends and neighbors continue to show up for each other on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2020
Jayne Forstenzer

Jayne Forstenzer, 99, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020, just two weeks after celebrating her 99th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
In the past, commissioners have considered using the Fairgrounds or Robarts Arena as a convention center.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 8, 2019
Commission backs away from convention center consideration

Commissioners noted that the idea was not sustainable "this year" in specific.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cooper
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
News Briefs

Commission delays decision on pet ordinance; Comissioners critique TCO issued for Bob's Boathouse; Sarasota Chamber taps Cooper for VP position

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 19, 2019
Pickup crashes through airport wall, lands in SRQ baggage claim area

FHP troopers investigating overnight incident that started with report of a truck driving recklessly on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Park grading preceded all the improvements now onsite at Bayfront Park
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat considers kayak vendors for Bayfront Park

Town staff hopes to avoid the type of overcrowding surrounding watercraft rentals in neighboring communities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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