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  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 22, 2021
Construction set to ramp up on Center Point project in Lakewood Ranch

Supply chain shortages have put the Center Point project several months behind. Anchor restaurants Owens Fish Camp, Olivia's expected to break ground in November.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2023
Pirates junior handles the heavy lifting of being a multi-sport athlete

Braden River High student Jada Phillips is committed to LSU for softball while also competing in Olympic weightlifting and track and field.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2022
Is performing arts center in Lakewood Ranch just a dream?

The organization Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center forms to stir up support to build a theater.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 19, 2018
The Crunch that Stole Christmas forces artists to create new traditions

The show must go on. With all that hard work, who has time for the holidays? Area performing arts talents find a way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Affidavit claims Longboat commissioners spoke against Unicorp plan years ago

Commission candidate Langley says in 2014 then-mayor Jim Brown told him: Whittall's plan “would never be approved by the town.’’

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 26, 2014
'The coolest place you can't get in'

Bruce Rodgers oversees the invitation-only Hermitage Artist Retreat, where he also oversees others as they turn their ideas into works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 20, 2024
New Manatee County School Board members primed for the post

Board members say they are focused on learning more about each other while prioritizing areas such as early literacy.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • May 17, 2023
Scout & Molly’s new owners share their roots in fashion

When Scout & Molly’s former owner died last year, John Simon, Nikki Pelier Simon and their daughter Ashley Sanchez decided to carry on the legacy of this popular boutique.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Surfin' LBK

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 1 Lord of the dance 12:20 a.m. -- 1600 block of GMD. Disturbance. Police responded to a report of a man refusing to leave a New Year's Eve party at a restaurant. Upon arrival, police calmed down a man and got him medical attention after he revealed he was punched by at least two men for dancing with someone's else's girlfriend at the party. Said the man: 'You know us Irishmen, when we like to dance, we're gonna dance, and if we want to fight, we're gonna fight.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
News Briefs 04.28.11

Dragon boats race into East County; Anti-incorporation group launches drive; Lakewood students honor teachers, staff; Non-profit to host golf tourney; Tidewell Hospice names new directors; Clarification

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2013
Princess of the High Wire: Erendira Wallenda

Erendira Wallenda's life is a balancing act between her responsibilities as a mother and walking the tightrope - sans safety net.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 11, 2016
Keeper of Cà d'Zan

Keeping one of Sarasota’s most beautiful landmarks in shape is no small task. Meet the man, who for the last 35 years, has worked to preserve a piece of art history.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 20, 2018
Team Tony shifts gears for cancer fundraiser in Sarasota

Team Tony shifts gears for cycling cancer fundraiser at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela, Contributor |
  • November 23, 2017
Different Strokes: Easter Seals offers unique artistic opportunity

Easter Seals Southwest Florida found the perfect place to break free of physical limitations: a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.23.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 24, 2015
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix to propel into its 31st year

The annual grand prix is back with both new events and old traditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 1, 2025
Sarasota High football believes it's ready to win again

The Sailors are hopeful they can have a winning season for the first time in four years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 4, 2025
Manatee County responds to red tide effects on northern beaches

The county spent the end of February raking beaches daily to clean up fish kills for beachgoers, and county officials say the area is in the clear for now.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble ends long pandemic layoff

American Fanfare at the Sarasota Opera House was the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble first performance since the pandemic began.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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