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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 23, 2015
Jen's MarketPlace farmers market uproots from Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Jen's MarketPlace farmers market uproots from Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 16, 2015
East County animal shelters win money for pet stories

Animal adoptions lead to love, spreading the wealth at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and Last Chance Animal Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 20, 2024
Remains found on Longboat beach determined to not be human

A resident called police to report suspicious remains found on a dune, which a medical examiner said weren't human. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 21, 2025
Braden River football hopes to become a winning program in 2025

The Pirates are owning a bounce-back mentality coming off a 2-7 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 6, 2025
Downtown Master Plan Committee kicks off with procurement debate

Led by chairman Howard Davis, some of the 13-member Sarasota Downtown Master Plan Update Committee challenge the process of selecting a consultant to help guide the update of the 2020 plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard inches toward improvements

The road is anticipated to be rebuilt by October, depending on the weather.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2023
Planning Board rejects One Park amendment request

A 3-1 vote recommends City Commission denial of a change that would allow the condo tower to span Quay Commons.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2024
Pirates basketball senior has developed into a shooting star

Braden River High senior guard Marcus Schade has lit up the score sheet this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 14, 2025
As Manatee County looks to grow ferry, Longboat stop discussed

Longboat Key leaders see a potential traffic benefit from the Gulf Islands Ferry but no suitable location for a stop on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 30, 2025
Urban Air Adventure Park opens in Lakewood Ranch

The 60,000-square-foot facility is the largest Urban Air in the country.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Sports Tourism

Joe Pickett, who heads up the Braden Area Sports Commission, says he expects lacrosse to be the area's fastest-growing sport, with the area becoming a 'hub' for the sport within the next five years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 24, 2023
Longboat Key’s town staff gather for employee appreciation luncheon

The town hosted a BBQ honoring all town employees and showing appreciation through different bonding activities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 2, 2021
Domestic battery suspect dies in Bradenton crash after fleeing Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies

A 26-year-old woman and her 1-year-old son escaped serious injuries after a 30-year-old man threatened to kill them at a Bradenton home.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.29.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 16, 2023
TBI Men's Club raises funds with beach barbecue

The Temple Beth Israel organization held its last event before summer on Sunday at the Bay Isle Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
Laurel Park prepares for new playground

The city intends to spend $100,000 to replace the playground in the neighborhood park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 20, 2022
Whitney Plaza on Longboat Key hosts Claws for a Cause

Businesses in the north-end plaza partnered to donate money to the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 17, 2009
Police review panel's duties detailed

City commissioners assign duties to the board it appointed to examine the police department's policies and practices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
Athlete of the Week: AJ Strong

The Observer spotlights ODA running back AJ Strong.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Linda Luo

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Linda Luo.

  • East County
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