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By Ryan Kohn |
March 6, 2019

Lakewood Ranch High's boys basketball team heads to the state semifinals

Lakewood Ranch High's boys basketball team heads to the state semifinals against Fleming Island High.

East County
Sports

By Roger Drouin |
June 13, 2013

DUANY EFFECT

In 2000, Andres Duany created a wish list of more than 40 priorities as part of Sarasota's Downtown Master Plan. Thus far, 10 projects have been completed.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
March 16, 2025

FST receives big legacy gift

Long-time patron Mary Jo Reston is honored by Florida Studio Theatre for $1.25 million bequeath.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
October 23, 2023

MTC students prepare for Suncoast Food and Wine Fest

Baking and pastry arts students get a real-world experience baking desserts for a Lakewood Ranch staple event.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 27, 2024

Heritage Harbour resort project tees off with club homes, hotel

Construction has begun on 74 club homes at Heritage Harbour Golf Club in east Bradenton with a Home2Suites by Hilton on the way.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 11, 2024

Request to combine 'nonconforming lots' on barrier islands denied

Sarasota County Commission approval would have allowed legacy 25-foot-wide lots to be redeveloped contrary to the current density requirements.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
January 30, 2025

Take a trip back to Longboat Key's humble beginnings

From pirates to luxury resorts, discover the fascinating facts behind Longboat Key's unique history as it approaches its 70th anniversary.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
July 6, 2019

Longboat Key Cops Corner: The angles make all the difference

Police reports from around the island.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Eric Garwood |
November 14, 2018

Cops Corner: A report of uplifting noise

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
March 25, 2023

East Manatee firefighter earns top honor before retiring

Kim Luther finishes her 20-year career with East Manatee Fire Rescue by being named Manatee County Fire Officer of the Year.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
May 22, 2013

Home in Chelsea sells for $1,112,500

A home in Chelsea tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Arthur and Bonnie Mellor, of Sapphire, N.C., sold their home at 7320 Chelsea Court to Ronald and Susan Keefe, of Prince Edward Island, Canada, for $1,112,500.

East County
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
January 1, 2014

Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $850,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Alvaro Joves and Maria Maldonado, of Miami, sold their home at 7217 Greystone St. to Robert Hofmann, of Bradenton, for $850,000. Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,861 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $741,600 in 2011.

East County
Real Estate

By Matt Walsh |
December 27, 2018

Give Rick Scott his due

Scott’s ‘relentless discipline’ was crucial to his winning four races and leading Florida’s economic turnaround.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 8, 2023

Rate hike proposed for fire protection assessments

Public meetings are scheduled this month to discuss the proposed 15% ad valorem hike for fiscal year 2024.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
July 28, 2023

Kids choose their own culinary adventures at Chef Mike’s Catering camp

The camp helped children prepare an entire buffet with a wide variety of dishes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 22, 2023

The Lighthouse names Alexandra Elman Foley as CEO

Previous CEO Lisa Howard will lead the vision-loss education nonprofit's first capital campaign in its history.

Sarasota
Business

By Alex Mahadevan |
August 9, 2012

County won't add code enforcement officer

Sarasota County Planning and Development Services Executive Director Rob Lewis said overtime weekend hours to police the noise ordinance are being considered.