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  • By David Conway |
  • April 24, 2014
Palm Avenue businesses seek support from city

Some Palm Avenue merchants have expressed concerns about the business environment in the area, but the city believes activity is trending upward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 21, 2014
IDA budget increases by 5.4%

IDA officials plan to use $100,000 in reserves to fund improvements to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and reduce district contributions to the IDA budget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Cell towers

The Town Commission will review ordinance language this year that states the town is not interested in cellular towers as a reception fix.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
News Briefs

City rejects Club Ivory complaint; USF Sarasota-Manatee chancellor to retire; Community Foundation undertakes Legacy Trail; County approves parking restrictions on Siesta street

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Riverview Rams

Riverview High junior running back Karan Higdon is fully recovered from last season's leg injury and is hoping to cement his position as one of the area's great running backs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Braden River Pirates

Senior linebacker Marcus Balliette is one of only a handful of seniors to have been a part of the Braden River football team since the beginning - a move he hopes will only further cement his legacy.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 24, 2021
Food trucks may soon be allowed in some Lakewood Ranch communities

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2 will vote soon on allowing food trucks to special events.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 19, 2024
Longboat cheesecake parlor becomes donut shop

Gary Hagen plans to shift the focus of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor to serve up unique donut flavors on the island.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 21, 2020
Ranch provides un-herd of experience in east Bradenton

Myakka Elephant Ranch opens to the public so it can expand its conservation efforts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 17, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Liza Collier

The Sarasota High sophomore was a force to be reckoned with on the girls varsity volleyball team this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 30, 2025
Nextlevelz tackles football concerns with local clinic

The developmental program teaches 100 youth football players how to tackle.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 17, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Cooper Robinson

Sarasota High junior placed top 10 in two categories at boys weightlifting state championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 4, 2025
Siesta, Sarasota beaches are open but still recovering

Whether sifted, saved or shipped out, post-hurricane sand from Lido Key to Turtle Beach posed a gritty predicament.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 8, 2024
Norman Love Confections moves in next to Trader Joe's

The chocolate salon moved to the Manatee County side of UTC to The Shoppes.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 15, 2024
M/I Homes joins LWRCF's Builders Give Back program

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation now has 10 builders participating in the program, which will boost grants given to local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 18, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Collin Dillingham

Out-of-Door Academy senior is ranked in the top 30 in 1A for three track events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 7, 2023
Longboat Harbour lights up its docks with holiday cheer

Residents go all out for the Lighting of the Docks at Longboat Harbour with angel displays, hand-painted nutcrackers and Florida Santa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2023
Officer on patrol finds a man on the ground with his wheelchair on fire

Investigators determine the cause of a victim's wheelchair fire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 13, 2023
Preliminary Payne Park Auditorium plans revealed to public

The Players Centre for Performing Arts unveiled a conceptual plan for the expansion and renovation of Payne Park Auditorium during a community workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 26, 2024
New surveys will provide updated report on canal conditions

Last year’s pitch to start the canal maintenance program on Longboat Key was met with commission confusion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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