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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Ranch Anniversary

Lakewood Ranch celebrated the 15th anniversary of the first home sold. Visionaries Mary Fran Carroll and John Clarke were largely responsible shaping the Lakewood Ranch residents know today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2024
Hurricane Milton news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Lido and Siesta keys at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 as a Category 3 storm. Access to the barrier islands, including Casey, Manasota, Siesta and Longboat keys, remains closed as the post-storm search-and-rescue mission is completed.

  • Hurricane Season
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 18, 2010
Young band thinks outside of the box (WITH VIDEO)

A trio of Pine View high-school students is representing the state in the School Jam USA contest. Online voting ends Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 28, 2020
Leaders consider COVID-19 impacts on county budget

Leaders predict millions in losses in tourist development tax and gas tax revenues over the next two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 18, 2015
Anne Ross steps up to fill Eva Rey's shoes

New Lakewood Ranch executive director plots course for the future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 16, 2015
A Sweet Tradition at Amish Baking Company

Sadie Peachey is taking her family doughnut recipe on the road with her food truck, The Amish Baking Co.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
Support dominates Fort Hamer Bridge meeting

The U.S. Coast Guard let Manatee County residents get in a last word about the Fort Hamer Bridge project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
East County homeowners relieved, frustrated with sound abatement options

I-75 widening yields different results for noise abatement in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 25, 2020
Manatee County administrator's job in peril as commissioners clash

Manatee County administrator could be fired as commissioners chart new direction

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 18, 2022
Presentation explains ins and outs of electric cars

Charging facts, how EVs fit into Longboaters' lifestyles were among the topics covered.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 9, 2013
Future of former Quay land lies in court case

A handful of investors and developers have recently shown interest in the property, but numerous challenges to its purchase and development could keep it in limbo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2019
Cringe Blog: Don't answer the door

"The Guest" and "Tigers Are Not Afraid" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 17, 2023
The Concession Golf Club lands major PGA Champions Tour event

The World Champions Cup will be a senior players version of the Ryder Cup and is scheduled for Dec. 7-10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2020
Temple Beth Israel collects items for JFCS

The little gifts will be repackaged and given as holiday presents to seniors served by JFCS.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 10, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Off the Charts!' hits Lakewood Ranch

Waterside Place crowd enjoys theater group's performance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 3, 2009
TechHouse leads food drive

TechHouse is kicking off its second annual Food Drive: Summer Harvest 2009. This year, the effort includes helping animal rescue groups as well.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 13, 2010
LBKC has great success with inaugural Wine & Stone Crab Celebration

The inaugural Wine & Stone Crab Celebration took place Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Longboat Key Club to kick off the stone-crab season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 16, 2012
City discusses G.WIZ lease tonight

The city is holding off on the city hold off on selling a vacant parcel at 1000 Blvd. of the Arts until it discusses a future lease for a tenant that sits next door.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2017
Manatee YMCA aids parents while school is out

YMCA offers camp, facilities in wake of Hurricane Irma.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 20, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival kicks off

The festival continues from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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