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  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 12, 2024
Nonprofits play key role in Lakewood Ranch's growth

A small-town feel prompts newcomers to immerse themselves in the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 18, 2024
County takes a pass on alternative to opening Midnight Pass

The Sarasota County Commission eschewed sea water pumping option in favor of pursuing legislative solution to reopening the closed inlet that separates Casey Key from Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 16, 2024
Some Siesta Key restaurants reopen after Hurricane Milton

Amid the impacts of two successive hurricanes, a glimmer of business activity is emerging on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Laura Cole |
  • September 12, 2024
Celebrating 30 years

Lakewood Ranch represents our legacy of vision and community building.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 10, 2024
New Sarasota facility brings soccer training indoors

The Fitballer offers professional training for kids and adults.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 10, 2024
Longboat Key commissioners give first approval to FY25 budget

Town Manager Howard Tipton presented a budget with $132,769,796 in total governmental expenditures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 6, 2026
Website, technology updated to help Manatee run smooth 2026 elections

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Scott Farrington says the new website will be easier for the residents to navigate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • May 29, 2026
It's possible to live with arthritis. Here's how.

Exercise, as counter-intuitive as it might seem, can go a long way toward relief.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 11, 2026
Publix opens at corner of SR 64 and Uihlein Road in Lakewood Ranch

East County residents were lined up before 7 a.m. to be among the first shoppers.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 17, 2023
With local delegation approval, much work lies ahead in quest to incorporate Siesta Key

Although the Sarasota legislative delegation approved taking Siesta Key incorporation request to Tallahassee, a referendum is a long way from reaching the ballot late next year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 28, 2024
Retiring SRQ airport chief rose from the janitor's closet to executive suite

Rick Piccolo began his 53-year career scrubbing toilets at a Buffalo airport. He will leave SRQ after 30 years doing having learned nearly every airport job along the way.

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  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2011
Scott: Jobs will solve state's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 2, 2014
Community Legacy

Mary Fran Carroll, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's original president and CEO, died March 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2023
What happens when New College's lease on airport land expires?

SRQ airport's president warns "there will be no New College" if it doesn't buy the leased land before prices skyrocket and the school can't afford to stay there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 26, 2026
Sarasota wraps up two-day city manager interview process

Five finalists for the job of Sarasota city manager undertook an intense 48 hours of education and scrutiny as the City Commission hones in on hiring its next chief executive.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 20, 2021
Historical resources department protects Sarasota County's history

As they celebrate the centennial year, historical resources employees reflect on the past and look toward the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 31, 2021
Longboat Key IT specialist Barry Gaines launching sci-fi and fantasy film festival

Gaines hopes to give small sci-fi filmmakers and actors a chance to show themselves with GainesCon in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2020
Neighborhood group hosts city candidate forum

The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations asked five of the six candidates for City Commission about growth, parks, art and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2020
Concert at Premier could be glimpse of future in Lakewood Ranch

Reverend Barry and the Funk joins Twinkle to rock the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch on Halloween night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 22, 2020
Residents worry hotel proposals will change nature of Siesta Key

In response to plans for three large hotels on the island, a coalition of Siesta Key residents has formed in opposition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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