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By Eric Garwood |
May 3, 2022

Longboat Key accepts $123,000 for dog park artificial turf

The park's shade trees are a big draw but also hinder growth of natural grass.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
December 29, 2011

Our View: Wish list for 2012 ...

We might look back at 2011 and see it was the year when the tide turned back in favor of freedom, free enterprise and the bedrock American values that made the country great.

Sarasota
News

By Scott Lockwood |
December 17, 2021

Construction of the new East County library in Lakewood Ranch officially breaks ground

The new, 50,000-square-foot facility in Lakewood Ranch is scheduled to open mid-2023.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
December 11, 2019

Impressive Center Point complex comes to Lakewood Ranch; More traffic to follow

Lakewood Ranch gets another restaurant hub with the development of the Center Point project.

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
June 20, 2011

Hayes will not seek re-election

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes said she plans to spend more time with her family.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 3, 2017

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.03.17

Sarasota
Sports

By Nat Kaemmerer |
October 18, 2021

Longboat Key residents keep moving forward after retirement

You won’t find island residents propping up their feet and watching the days go by.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 8, 2023

La Villa commemorates Day of the Dead with mariachi and altar

The Longboat Key restaurant hosted a special musical tribute to owner Estela Villegas' late father.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
November 10, 2016

Street closures announced for Veterans Day parade

Closures will take effect beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow in advance of the 10 a.m. parade down Main Street in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Niki Kottmann |
August 14, 2019

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 15

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 12, 2025

Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged

Commissioners take stance that they eventually will reinstate the buffers no matter the opposition.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 3, 2025

At the Wonderland circus, it's a Wallenda-ful life

Nik Wallenda brings his family and friends back to the UTC mall in a new theater-style tent.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
December 23, 2010

TOP STORY, JAN.: Is Town Hall Toxic?

In a letter to Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors in December 2009, former Town Hall employee Sue Kara called it a 'toxic and dysfunctional environment.'

East County
News

By Mark Gordon |
August 16, 2012

Visitors office to launch new tourism campaign

Local tourism officials will play up sunny winter weather in a new $500,000 campaign to lure vacationers. JetBlue Airways will be one of the stars.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 26, 2011

Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

East County
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 5, 2024

Longboat Key Fire Rescue welcomes new support team member

After a career in construction, the department's new fire rescue liaison, Lisa Boggs says, is ready to serve the community.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
May 15, 2013

Lady Mustangs end their year at state semifinals

Seven Lakewood Ranch High seniors walked off the field for the final time May 10, bringing an end to their prep softball careers, which included four district championships, two regional championships and two Final Four appearances.