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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2013
Going out in style

After 28 seasons at the helm, Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz retired from coaching Nov. 6. He left on top, with the team winning its third-consecutive state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 17, 2026
A new community provides a place to age in place

An in-demand national senior living developer — it rejects more sites than it buys — is all in on building a large community in the heart of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 12, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 9, 2018
Manatee School District plan: Extend school day

Teachers sacrifice paid planning time to be with students more.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 8, 2013
SKA wants independent look at Big Pass plans

Concerns prompt the Siesta Key Association to hire a third-party coastal engineer to review a proposed dredging project for Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2021
Carousel proposed for St. Armands Circle

Stakeholders offer initial encouragement for attractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Cougars overpower Thunder

Cardinal Mooney High racked up more than 200 yards on the ground on its way to a 30-8 victory over ODA Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
Briefs

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  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 9, 2010
Roundabout park benches criticized

A group of downtown residents is asking the city of Sarasota to place three park benches that have been planned for the Five Points roundabout elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 29, 2015
Top Story — September: Servandos to open in former Darwin's space

Blu Que Island Grill owner Matt Dively plans to open a new Mexican restaurant in the Rosemary District

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2018
Riverview football runs all over Alonso for win

The Rams scored six rushing TD's in a 48-8 win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2019
Lead shuffles as LECOM Suncoast Classic heads into final day in Lakewood Ranch

Mark Hubbard shoots the best round of the day to take a two-stroke lead over two at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2018
Early voting off and running in Longboat Key, Sarasota County

Hundreds have already headed to the polls to cast their vote, and more still have returned their mail-in ballots in advance of the March 20 election.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.20.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2015
Football players suspended following altercation

Seven football players, two from Braden River and five from North Port, have been suspended for the remainder of the regular season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 11, 2013
Lands End, Beer Can incidents draw complaints

Lands End residents feel that some fishermen and boaters are becoming increasingly aggressive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 22, 2024
Explorers of the Galaxy summer camp teaches drama and life skills

The Drama Kids theater program recently moved into a permanent space featuring a black box theater, on Interstate Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 27, 2023
Lakewood Ranch retains standing as the top multigenerational, master-planned community

The RCLCO rankings also noted that Lakewood Ranch was No. 2 in total sales with 1,227, up 20% from the same period a year ago.

  • East County
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 2, 2026
New Women's Guild members share stories of togetherness

From planning for a Valentine's Day art fest to reviewing scholarship fundraising efforts, guild members prepped for the 2026 season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2010
Cops Corner 09.02.10

A man locked his keys in his car while it was still running. An officer was able to unlock the door by pushing a piece of wire underneath the window.

  • Sarasota
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