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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 15, 2024
Sarasota mall redevelopment with 848 apartments inches forward

The city's planning board grants approval that marks next step toward revitalizing the former Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch sprint car driver earns spots in Tony Stewart's circuit

Conner Morrell will race in two high-level series in 2023, including Kyle Larson's High Limit series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 18, 2026
Details firm up for Sarasota schools plan

A K-8 and magnet school conversion begins next year at five Sarasota County campuses.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2019
Embrace Temptations ... build an amphitheater in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch could use an amphitheater to draw rockers, other music acts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 9, 2014
Alaina Ray named PZ&B director

After three months as the town's interim Planning, Zoning and Building Director, the town manager officially gave Alaina Ray the position on Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 15, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Connail Jackson

The junior running back had four touchdowns and over 200 rushing yards in Cardinal Mooney's Week 8 victory over Lakewood

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 2, 2025
Huge senior living community 15 months from its debut in Lakewood Ranch

Emerson Lakes will be the third Erickson Senior Living community in Florida and the 24th nationwide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2013
Firefighters oppose pension board

The Town Commission approved an emergency ordinance on first reading Monday to alleviate any concern with a new pension board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 2, 2012
Observed: Students tackle greatest fear

This year, fifth-grader Alex Kumar and his speech, 'Boys are just Different,' edged out his fellow Willis classmates. Filled with plenty of wit and humor and delivered with the skill of a professional orator, Alex's speech emerged as Willis' best.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2023
East County Observer thrives at 25 in the Lakewood Ranch area

The local newspaper, which celebrates a quarter century on Nov. 3 at Music on Main, has grown up with its readers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2021
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport plots commercial projects

Restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, office space and more could be coming to airport-owned land along University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2024
Residents make last-minute preparations for Milton

Residents make last-minute preparations for Milton With the storm expected to make landfall early Thursday morning, locals scramble to complete their to-do lists to secure their homes and businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2013
Year in Review: January 2013, Dora the Explorer

Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters retired after a career that spans more than six decades as an inquisitive journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
News Briefs

PIC to address age-old questions; Town participates in waste collection; Community roundtable scheduled

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Homes sales in Lakewood Ranch and region could insulate area from recession

Lakewood Ranch's Neal Communities posts strong May despite nation's economic slump.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: Dead or Alive?

The Town Commission approves a plan the Key Club rejects. Welly: 'There is no plan B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 13, 2020
Riverview first of Sarasota schools to see track and field improvements

Riverview High School will be the first of Sarasota County Schools to receive an astroturf field and rubberized track.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2015
City to further explore Circle garage options

St. Armands Circle stakeholders are standing firm behind a plan to add a Circle parking garage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2014
Year in Review: November 2013, Bayside starts new addition

Bayside Community Church broke ground in November on a $16.5 million addition to its East Bradenton campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 20, 2013
Bayside starts new addition

Bayside Community Church will break ground this week on a $16.5 million addition to its East Bradenton campus.

  • East County
  • News
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