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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2026
Lakewood Ranch: How it all began

Although it may seem relatively new, Lakewood Ranch's beginning is rooted in a founding family that came to the area more than 100 years ago.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Affordable housing project granted three-year construction extension

With setbacks including the death of Harvey Vengroff and COVID-19, the City Commission has granted One Stop Housing more time to begin building the Sarasota Station apartment complex in Park East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 18, 2021
County considers affordable artist community for surplus land

Artist community consider as affordable housing proposal on surplus county land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 3, 2011
News Briefs

State of City address deliverer questioned; Jackson Lab pursues Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 18, 2014
Burns Court Café: three years young and growing

Burns Court Café: three years young and growing

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Northern District, Seat 1: Delores "Dee" McFarland

Dee McFarland, a Democrat, is facing Republican Jim Meister in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 13, 2016
Longboat Key Arts Center deal extended with Ringling College

“The town would be responsible for the site development and Ringling would be responsible for the building,” said assistant town manager Mike Hein.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 17, 2024
Selby Gardens: A vision comes to life; a shinier gem

The opening last week of the first phase of the Gardens’ $92 million master plan was a monumental culmination.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2013
Queen of the Conservatory: Margaret Barbieri

Margaret Barbieri's role in The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance is more than a name.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Business After Hours

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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 Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Be alert: It's hurricane season in Lakewood Ranch, too

Manatee County alert system sends localized hurricane notifications

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 22, 2022
Braden River boys basketball team makes statement with early play

The Pirates are 6-2 as of Dec. 15 and beat local rival Lakewood Ranch High for the first time since 2014.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Subcommittee makes final selections

A subcommittee formed to review operations at Town Hall selected six Longboat Key residents to interview department heads in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2010
Palm-Aire welcomes golf pro

Last month, Palm-Aire Country Club named Jay Seymour as its new assistant golf professional.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2012
Commission debates inlet money

The West Coast Inland Navigation District needs $400,000 more from Sarasota County for the 2013 fiscal year. Mote Marine Laboratory could potentially lose out on two projects, and law enforcement faces cuts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • February 12, 2013
Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Cellular technology company answers call for better cell service in Lakewood Ranch

USA Cran hopes to build small cell towers in Lakewood Ranch within a year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 27, 2019
Clydesdales deliver 'best day ever' at Sarasota Polo Club

Millie Sica stood bolt upright, a look of shock and bewilderment dancing across her face. Towering above her, a Budweiser Clydesdale sniffed her cap. She giggled while her mom, Melissa Sica, snapped a photo.

  • East County
  • News
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