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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 23

Gordon Silver captured this photo of a turtle crossing the road in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 13, 2019
Circle Members get sneak peeks at two new exhibits

The Circle Member Preview was hosted March 13 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2011
Commission to hold work session

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 22, 2020
Sarasota schools plan to honor senior class, host postponed graduation

COVID-19 caused the district to close schools and cancel many end-of-the-year events, but the district hopes to host graduations and dances in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Owner Michele Knuese said some of Florida Vacation Connections clients have been with them for more than 20 years.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 11, 2018
To another 24 and more

Florida Vacation Connection has been a Longboat Key business for 24 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County football roundup: 10.05.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2018
East County football roundup: 10.05.18

East County football roundup: 10.05.18

  • East County
  • Sports
Martin Hyde lost in last week'   s runoff election to Jennifer Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2017
Martin Hyde has his say

City questions still need answers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch resident Philip Cabibi said in 2018 he bought a signal booster so his cell phone would work in his home. Some residents are still struggling with dropped calls and poor coverage in their homes. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2021
Are small gains in Lakewood Ranch cell coverage making a difference?

Lakewood Ranch residents struggle with cell phone service in their homes

  • East County
  • News
The signal will go in at State Road 70 and Greenbrook Boulevard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2016
Greenbrook traffic signal turns green

The project should be finished by year's end.

  • East County
  • News
Parking Manager Mark Lyons believes the city should consider a paid parking system for premium spots, like those on Main Street. The city has not substantively discussed full-time paid parking downtown since 2013.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2016
City's lack of comprehensive parking strategy draws questions

In 2014, Sarasota’s parking manager was prepared for a serious conversation about the need for paid parking — so why have officials continued to delay that discussion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Artistic Director Summer Wallace says she enjoyed playing a character with whom she has little in common. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 25, 2018
New Urbanite production serves feminism with a side of absurd humor

Urbanite Theatre's “Women Laughing with Salad” uses comedy to start a serious conversation about gender roles, relationships and power.

  • Arts + Culture
Naughty Monk Brewery co-owner Joe Eibler he worries what will happen if his business is not allowed to reopen soon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
Bartenders' only tip: Hang tough in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County bars, gyms wait while other businesses bring in revenue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 10, 2020
All Angels by the Sea gathers parishioners for annual meeting

The members discussed the past and future over brunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sage Lyons has trained this summer throughout Sarasota in preparation for her upcoming cross-country season at Webber International University.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 19, 2020
Webber International University runner preps for season in Sarasota

Sage Lyons runs cross-country and track and field at Webber International University.

  • Health
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 17, 2018
Local amendments

Our recommendations on local questions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 22, 2012
Cemeterror mixes Halloween scares and community service

Cemeterror mixes Halloween scares and community service

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch football game moved to Thursday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2019
Lakewood Ranch football game moved to Thursday

The change was made because of expected inclement weather in Englewood.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 30, 2019
Church of the Redeemer extends blessing to pets

The church held its annual Blessing of the Animals on Sept. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Those who participated gave special attention to social distancing.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2020
Group health — 6 feet apart in Lakewood Ranch

Public yoga sessions bring Lakewood Ranch community together during difficult times.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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