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By Adam Hughes |
March 21, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for March 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $3 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Matt Walsh |
October 9, 2024

The six amendments

Every four years, Florida voters face a flurry of proposed amendments to the state constitution. This year, six proposed amendments will be on the ballot.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Rod Thomson |
July 11, 2012

Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the East County Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
June 3, 2020

Residential real estate transactions May 18-22

Weekly list of homes sales in the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

East County
Real Estate

By Jay Heater |
September 6, 2023

I shudder to think of the consequences of not putting up shutters

Residents of Lakewood Ranch area mostly were confident of not having to put up shutters for Hurricane Idalia.

East County
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
June 21, 2022

Lakewood Ranch schools chosen to implement Brain Health Initiative collaboration

The School District of Manatee County will work with Brain Health Initiative to create a better learning environment.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
April 17, 2013

Our View: For the soul of the Colony

Inch by inch, the stalemate at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is stepping toward a resolution.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 25, 2024

Mote reopens after two tough months, introduces new resident manatee

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reopened its doors to the public on Nov. 22 after an eight-week-long closure from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Longboat Key
News

By Louis Llovio |
June 14, 2022

Sarasota board votes down developer's plan to raze 100-year-old building

The Historic Preservation Board unanimously refused the request to tear down Mira Mar in order to build 70 condos.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
December 5, 2024

Siesta Key enters the holiday season as it recovers from hurricane devastation

Island residents gradually return to normalcy as the last round of businesses in Siesta Key reopens in time for the holidays.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
July 18, 2025

The Out-of-Door Academy holds on to a historic legacy as it moves forward

While a former dormitory building will have to be demolished due to last year’s hurricanes, the campus works out new plans for the space.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
October 30, 2024

Longboat Key small businesses seek public's help after losing everything

After hurricanes Helene and Milton affected them greatly, local businesses ask for help from the Longboat Key community to keep their businesses from closing down.