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The five finalists plus a hybrid version of designs for a new city seal. Designs were submitted by Cynthia Clasgens (1), Rachel Ewing (2), Bill Greaves (3),  Sara Scire (4) and Brooks Tracey (5). No. 6 is a hybrid by Dream Large.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 9, 2022
Sarasota nears approval of seal with narrowed-down selections

Sarasota City commissioners have asked for refinements of two finalist designs for a new city seal and provided guidance for the refreshed city logo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dec. 31, 2017: The day we accidentally mistook a private playground for a revitalized park while out on a family hike. It’s an easy mistake with all the green space in the area.
  • By Columnist . |
  • February 22, 2019
The Ranch Outdoors

Most of the country may still be shoveling snow, but here at The Ranch we’re reveling in perfect weather and a wealth of green space, while unintentionally playing on private playgrounds.

  • LWR Life
A construction crew began tearing off the old roof on Whitney Beach Plaza on Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2012
Whitney Beach Plaza renovations begin

A construction crew began work for a new roof this week at Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Danny Walker, a 2014 Lakewood Ranch High grad, has advanced to the Final Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying School in his first season as a professional.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2018
Former Mustang rallies for first pro golf win

The win advances the former state champion to the Web.com Tour Qualifying School's Final Stage

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.11.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Construction work is underway on Segment 1 of the trail. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 24, 2020
Construction on Legacy Trail underway

Segment 1 of the Legacy Trail, which stretches from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, will open by spring 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rich Krause, a plumber from Bradenton, brought his iPad to every class session to take notes during instruction and peer feedback. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 26, 2017
Amateur Hour: Beginners learn the art of stand-up

McCurdy’s Humor Institute puts local comedy fans through stand-up bootcamp.

  • Arts + Culture
 LECOM service recognized
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
News Briefs

County approves sporting clays range; Buchanan speaks in Lakewood Ranch; ECOM service recognized

  • East County
  • News
Larry Grossman is running for the District 4 seat on the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profile: Larry Grossman, District 4

Candidate Larry Grossman outlines his priorities and preferences in a Q & A with the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
Cops Corner

Nov. 13 Deep sleep 11:41 a.m. -- 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Camping Violation. A town employee told police that someone was sleeping in Bicentennial Park. Police found a man sleeping in the bushes, and he was issued written warnings for camping and possession of alcohol on town property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Participants carried flags as they made their way north. Photo courtesy of Tina Adams.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 25, 2022
Longboat Key firefighters participate in Carry the Load walk

The walk goes for 30 days nationwide every year to honor the nation's first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The district reserved $1.68 million to hire about 35 security personnel to occupy each area elementary school.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 25, 2014
School District to decide on armed security at elementary schools

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. July 26, the Manatee County School District will discuss options for armed security personnel at each area elementary school.

  • East County
  • News
Nikki Yanez, 14, is looking to reclaim her No. 1 ranking after spending a year focusing on practice, not tournaments. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2018
A strong return for Sarasota tennis star

After a year spent training, former top-ranked tennis player and Sarasota resident Nikki Yanez, 14, is looking to reclaim her throne.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2011
FAB is not your momma's craft guild

The artists of Fabulous Arts Boutique will showcase their dazzling works starting with an opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: February 4

Richard Wulterkens captured this skyline over Little Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
East County weather page photo: February 4

Sherry Packard captured this hawk in the Summerfield neighborhood of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 15, 2021
Sarasota superintendent receives top marks

Sarasota schools superintendent was ranked as "highly effective" after his first year on the job, triggering performance-based pay increases.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Rosalie Wakefield and her daughter, Sarah Davis, at an Elks fundraiser in 2017.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2019
Loss of beloved community volunteer leads to blood drive in Bradenton

Loss of beloved community volunteer leads to blood drive in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2022
Byeong Hun An wins the 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Michael Gellerman missed a birdie putt to win the event, then missed a par putt to force a playoff

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • June 27, 2019
Nurturing A Marriage When a Child Has Special Needs

Nurturing A Marriage When a Child Has Special Needs

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