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This preliminary site plan shows a large 16 acre wetland that will dominate the project. Residences will be clustered to the east to avoid wetland impacts. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
Lockwood Ridge housing project approved

Neal Communities plans villas for new neighborhood.

  • East County
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James Pinski Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2018
Longboat Key Obituaries: Jan. 11, 2018

Dr. John Reynolds III, James Bernard Pinski, Elizabeth Adams and Paulette Keagle Eframson died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County hopes to be more prepared to face a major hurricane in 2018.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 10, 2018
Is Manatee County better prepared to face a hurricane after Irma?

Officials say shelters and roads need improvement.

  • East County
  • News
Carolyn Lowry-Nation was pleased her bougainvillea weren't affected by the cold snap.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch residents don't chill when it comes to plants

Covering plants with sheets can stop damage due to cold weather.

  • East County
  • News
Cheyenne Stubbs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Stubbs

The Braden River girls basketball freshman talks creating shots and the Los Angeles Lakers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emma Paliotta. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 01.10.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.10.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Hunter Jelsch and his mare, Storm, compete during the second chukker of the Jan. 7 polo match.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2018
Spotlight on horses at polo's 'hub'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
This conceptual rendering shows the future boathouse looking northeast. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
Benderson boathouse dream still afloat

SANCA, foundation officials say boathouse construction was never promised.

  • East County
  • News
One of many pictures taken of Reef. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2018
East County Great Dane shines in the spotlight

Reef has become a mainstay of Lakewood Ranch events.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rudy Sandberg joined the crowds at the 2018 opener at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2018
Polo opener offers new perspective

6-year-old Rudy Sunberg was among the captivated fans at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
About 20 parents attended Tuesday night's meeting at the school district's administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2018
Manatee School Board postpones redistricting vote

No date has yet been set but officials hope to solicit more public input.

  • East County
  • News
Maddy Boehm with the Boys & Girls Club Member Ambassadors, Amy, Sara, Naomi, Maisey and Nicole
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 9, 2018
Becoming a real life Disney princess

Miss Florida Junior High teaches youth about drugs thanks to Disney grant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy image
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 9, 2018
Movie review: 'I, Tonya'

A scathingly funny script and snappy scoring contribute to "I, Tonya"'s success.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This note was left on the Ranch Grill's front door on Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2018
Ranch Grill closes in Lakewood Ranch

Note on the front door thanks the community for its support.

  • East County
  • News
Resident Mike Gasper outlines his questions about the Palsar proposal at a workshop at City Hall Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2018
Questions surround proposed downtown land changes

The timing of a city project is accelerating a request that would give a property owner the right to build a taller, denser development in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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