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Results for: Puprime Referral Code "SAVE30" Get 10% On Trading Fees

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 17, 2011
Ranch forward headed to Flagler College

Lakewood Ranch High senior Marco Padilla signed a national letter-of-intent May 13 to play soccer for Flagler College.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2011
Town's density requirement in jeopardy

A Key charter mandate that requires a referendum of the voters to increase the island's density could be wiped out by the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2011
Ranch CDD considers oil drilling

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - At least one Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 official hopes the option of oil drilling on CDD property could help reduce assessments for residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
Sarasota begins Cattlemen extension

The construction also marks the course for the lake at Nathan Benderson Park to accommodate a new rowing course.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 18, 2011
Atwell named city mayor

Newly appointed Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell, a Bird Key resident, says the citizens of Sarasota can look forward to a number of changes under her leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Longboaters: Be wary of telephone scams

Longboat Key Police Department warns that a floundering economy has spurred several telephone scams that have hit Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 7, 2011
Free garage parking extended

City commissioners will allow free parking in the Palm Avenue garage for six months. The hourly price of some downtown spaces will drop from $1 to 50 cents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Manatee addresses irrigation concerns

Residents in the Mill Creek 7 Homeowners Association are concerned a recent dip in pressure for their reclaimed water may happen again. Manatee County has taken steps to correct the problem.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
Observer Updates

Laurel Park OKs city logo on neighborhood sign; Alta Vista traffic circle undergoes modification; Village on the Trail receives a five-year extension; County makes new offer in struggle over city parks

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 17, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Susan Lawrence

Susan Lawrence and her husband, Victor, took up croquet five years ago. Today, they have built up the team to more than 50 members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Business Observer 02.10.11

A home for sale in Palm-Aire Golf and Country Club made national news last week when it appeared on "The Today Show."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2011
Kiwanian of the Year always makes headlines

Bill Sceva has been named the 2010 Kiwanian of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
AAU seventh-graders win High Hoops Tournament

Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach Tina Hadley started Next Level Hoops, an AAU travel basketball organization, three years ago as a way to prepare players for high school.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 12, 2012
Commissioners thank Lewis for a job well done

It took three tries, according to Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, but the board Wednesday morning finally managed to surprise Interim County Administrator Terry Lewis with expressions of gratitude for his leadership.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
Advisory Council gets creative for future

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts hosted its Arts Advisory Council for a weekend-long brainstorming retreat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Parents of bus crash victims to file lawsuit against district

Eight families of students involved in a Jan. 5 bus crash have notified Manatee County Public Schools they plan to take the district to court.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
March Madness lives up to name

For the first time in years, I didn't enter my bracket in any type of NCAA Tournament pool.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 21, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Youth Orchestra

The government may be cutting back on arts education, but arts groups in Sarasota are doing everything they can to preserve and enhance it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2012
Road deterioration threatens access

Eroded asphalt along the northern portion of Beach Road concerns residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 11, 2012
Kiwanians take swing at new baseball field

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has suggested reviving youth baseball and/or softball at Bayfront Park Recreation Center to provide local activities for children.

  • Longboat Key
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