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Results for: Playvital Discount Code "AVA10" Get 10% Off On All Products!

  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 16, 2024
Owen's Fish Camp co-owner shares the secret sauce behind the second location

Who says lightning doesn't strike twice? Paul Caragiulo shares how he and his brothers brought one of Sarasota's favorite restaurants to Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 16, 2023
We need a housing leader

Politicians and government won’t solve the affordable housing shortage. It will take a champion, or champions.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 13, 2024
Traveling Bard Coffee serves Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas

Owner Nathan Russell makes dream of being a barista a reality with a traveling coffee cart.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 5, 2022
School overcrowding eases slightly with charter academy opening

The opening of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy slightly lessens the enrollment load at other local schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2024
Polo Club resident sets example for the ages

Tim Hornung has connected with all age groups through a career filled with success.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 5, 2019
What is the best way for diners to know if a restaurant is clean?

Posted letter grades provide a simple way to show diners if a restaurant is safe, but they are just a snapshot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • July 30, 2014
Pricey sculptures stolen from Colony

Former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber reported $100,000 worth of artwork stolen from his former penthouse unit July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 'Evolving/Revolving' looks back and ahead

SCD's last show of the season honors company’s past and future.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 9, 2015
What we pay is none of Obama’s business

The president’s new rules for overtime will be another unnecessary intrusion into the relationship between employer and employee. Enough of this dictatorship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 16, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's new owners come with a fresh vision

Virginia golf course company Heritage Golf Group believes it picked up a trophy asset in buying the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Significant enhancements and improvements are on the docket.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2023
Toys for Tots coordinator looks back at growth of community giving

Since 2006, the nonprofit has increased its output from an estimated 8,000 toys to 28,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 30, 2025
Downtown Sarasota to get Bentley franchise in 2026

A Bentley franchise has been awarded to Dimmitt Automotive Group, which has experience selling what the company's CEO calls "reward automobiles."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • March 7, 2023
Which way are the stock market winds blowing?

With government debt and interest rates increasing, it's only a matter of time before the market responds with a correction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 2, 2023
Arthur L. Hersberger

Arthur L. Hersberger, 78, passed away at home on May 22nd, 2023 surrounded by his family.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 28, 2023
Longboat Key first responders enjoy ice cream provided by Rotary Club

The Rotary Club arranged for an ice cream truck to deliver frozen treats to the police and fire departments to celebrate their hard work around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 16, 2020
Longboat Key Firefighters Association hosts fourth annual golf classic

The tournament raises money for the association's benevolent fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 17, 2022
Style: Hat’s Off

Brighten your mood and style with a hat.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2022
See Hurricane Ian's impact on Longboat Key

Scenes from the aftermath of the storm on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
News Briefs 08.19.10

Grow Financial Federal Credit Union will host is second Grow Financial School Days Craze from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 21, at the company's Lakewood Ranch branch at 11008 Arcade Place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2010
Home Depot lends hands to Boy Scout camp

About 65 employees of Home Depot volunteered their time and talents at Camp Flying Eagle during a special renovation project Aug. 19.

  • East County
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