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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 2, 2013
Through the Trees

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. It's a good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 26, 2020
Braden River star tries to balance her life outside of basketball

O'Mariah Gordon, a top-30 recruit nationally, uses work and family to keep her mind off the on-court pressure.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 3, 2023
He tried to fix the Navy

Thomas Modly’s new book, "Vectors," gives the untold context to what was a national controversy in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 7, 2016
Epicurean expedition takes locals around the world in one night

Taste of Downtown event will feature international dishes by local chefs

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2025
Noted architect leaves his mark on Lakewood Ranch

Doug Whitney, who died Aug. 11, blazed a trail for WBRC architecture in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 15, 2023
Planning Board tables Ritz-Carlton Residences plan for The Quay

Concerns over impact on Belle Haven and the recreational trail cause Ritz-Carlton Residences II developer to request continuance for its proposed 78-condo tower on Blocks 7 and 8.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2023
Game, set, match: Bath & Racquet redevelopment underway

Demolition has begun on the "rebirth of an icon," rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences and Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 9, 2017
Grade 'A' shoppers prepare for Manatee County School District's opening day

Teachers, administrators, parents and students grapple with first-day-of-school preparation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch lands The Players Theatre for Waterside

The Players plans to spend $8 million to $12 million for its new complex on 4.5 acres

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2016
Longboat Key letters to the editor

Readers sound off on Floridays' referendum, Democratic party comments and school board elections

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2023
A guide to the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

The Korn Ferry Tour event hits Lakewood National Golf Club April 20-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2012
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks feeds students

The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks is feeding students on weekends through the Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies program. School officials say the program is helping keep students focused in the classroom.

  • East County
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 25, 2013
Manatee County School Board adopts budget

A new administration receives approval of a $568.3 million budget that attempts to shake an ugly past and build a future.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Commission District 3: Neil Rainford

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2010
Key Club stands by plan in spite of planner's snub

Planning Director Monica Simpson says the project is too big, too dense. Now it's up to the Town Commission: 9 a.m. Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2012
New application revives project

Longboat Key Club and Resort Manager Michael Welly said a decision to re-submit the Islandside application solidifies the commitment club investors have for the resort.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in review: December 2012, 'Town attorney resigns'

David Persson's first day as the town attorney for Longboat Key was Oct. 8, 1990. He was 36 years old, had just opened his own law practice and had plans with his wife to celebrate his son's first birthday that evening in their Longboat Key Estates homes.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

Sarasota has struggled to create an adequate supply of affordable housing. Can policy changes effectively address this issue?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 7, 2024
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit tricks kids into liking math

FUNducation practices "educational espionage" with Legos and robots.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Kyle Battie

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
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