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Manatee County Financial Management Director Jim Seuffert reviews budget documents with co-budget division managers Angie Bibler and Jan Brewer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Manatee County budget breakdown

The Manatee County Commissioners will meet to set the tentative millage rate July 26. County staff members now are adjusting the proposed budget to reflect new tax roll figures released July 1.

  • East County
  • News
East County residents and ISR self-rescue instructors Amy Mann and Anita Pope opened Swim Gym of Lakewood Ranch March 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2012
Partners dive into swim business

East County residents Amy Mann and Anita Pope opened Swim Gym of Lakewood Ranch March 26. The facility will host a grand opening party April 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
An Orange Avenue property long targeted for redevelopment is slated to become a senior living center — which would result in the loss of more than 60 public parking spaces. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • June 3, 2021
Workshop set for Orange Avenue residential project

Community members will have an opportunity to share input on plans for a seven-story senior community in Burns Court neighboring Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Monica Bedi hopes to build a medical spa next to the Tahiti Park neighborhood, but neighbors opposed the same project three years ago.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 30, 2016
North Trail property’s fate hangs on City Commission decision

Dr. Monica Bedi hopes to build a three-story medical resort next to the Tahiti Park neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2010
Town creates pipeline Web site

The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive will cause temporary pedestrian and vehicular delays through September 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 26, 2020
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing begins Friday in Sarasota County

Visitors to the site must be referred by a physician to be tested.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Traffic jams and bridge openings on and near Longboat Key the past few weeks were not just seasonal traffic issues.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
Officials conspired to jam traffic

APRIL FOOLS' - The season's traffic woes began when a town official sent an email reading: 'Time for some traffic problems on Longboat Key.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners Deborah Murphy (beck left) and Gary Coffin (back center) were sworn in on March 20. Also pictured: Penny Gold, BJ Bishop, Debra Williams, Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 28, 2023
Newest commissioners graduate from first step of elected official training

Longboat Key commissioners Debbie Murphy and Gary Coffin recently attended the first of two sessions of the Florida League of Cities' Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new site plan for the Bath and Racquet Fitness Club property concentrates the residential buildings on the north end of the site to create more distance from single-family homes to the south. Image via Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 15, 2020
Bath and Racquet Club shares new redevelopment plan

After failing to earn the city’s approval earlier this year, the owners of the fitness center property have prepared another proposal to build 207 residential units on the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Manatee preps for swine flu

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Hilton reserves date with P&Z

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $24 million project that could begin in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction continues on the addition at Braden River Middle School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 1, 2021
Growth in the Lakewood Ranch-area leads to more school construction

Renovations planned for seven Lakewood Ranch-area schools, along with a new school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Kennel Club was closed in 2020 when dog racing was banned by the State of Florida. Owner Jack Collins Jr. has been searching for a buyer to redevelop the site since. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 15, 2022
Planning Board rejects apartments for Sarasota Kennel Club site

Citing airport operations noise concerns, the Sarasota Planning Board recommends against the approval of an apartment community at Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terri and Michael Klauber
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 2, 2018
Michael and Terri Klauber get hitched the Hawaiian way

The Klaubers renewed their vows April 26 in Maui, Hawaii.

  • Black Tie
Rotary is still and has been a part of Sybil and Bill Porter's lives for 43 years.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 5, 2023
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch combines good work and friendship

The club currently has 100 members and is looking to expand.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
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Lexi and Eric Creviston moved to the East County in November 2010 with their twin daughters, Hailie, right, and Kali, left. Kali has been battling cancer since she was less than 1 year old, and now is in stable condition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
East County daughter finds stability while struggling with cancer

Kali Creviston's battle with cancer may never go away, but the 5-year-old finally is beginning to be herself.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Upset

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated top-seeded Braden River 2-1 to capture its second-consecutive Class 4A-District 10 title April 22

  • East County
  • Sports
Tim, Sophia, Jorie and Addison Riesen, Mildren Clark and Carol and Phil Miglioratti.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 28, 2020
Four generations do life on Longboat Key

Two streets and 87 years separate this Country Club Shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex De Socio, left, Elizabeth Novella, Stephano de Peppo, Adelaide Boedecker and Geoffrey Agpalo head up the cast of Sarasota Opera's "The Elixir of Love."  (Photos courtesy Rod Millington)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 24, 2020
'Elixir of Love' provides high-spirited balance to Sarasota Opera's season

Donizetti's comedy is an enjoyable, lighthearted tonic between romantic tragedies

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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