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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 5, 2015
Lakewood Ranch student gives back(packs)

For the third year, Lakewood Ranch High School student Sophia Lopez is supplying local students with backpacks, notebooks and other school necessities.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 16, 2010
Group solicits new ideas for city's power source

Looking for a way out of a 30-year utility agreement with FPL, a group of Sarasotans is sponsoring a contest seeking designs for a new electric utility for the city.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2011
Sixth-grader gives cash to Lakewood Ranch rescue

Sydney Ashley bought toys for the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch using $130 she received for her 12th birthday.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Palm-Aire welcomes new club manager

Joseph Sumner will start as the Palm-Aire Country Club's general manager and chief operating officer Sept. 1.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
News Briefs

Commissioners ask for beach project report; Volunteers needed for Light up the Village

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 19, 2018
Popular BBQ joint to expand in Lakewood Ranch

The former Ranch Grill restaurant space on the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Lorraine Road is getting a new tenant: Nancy’s Bar-B-Q.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Cocoanut street closure and affordable housing feedback

The city closes a downtown street for construction, and our readers share their thoughts on the murky future of a proposed apartment complex.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 1, 2016
District cuts tie between impact fees, sales tax

Caveat that would reduce impact fees upon passing of school sales tax removed.

  • East County
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Kyanne Merrill

The director of the Community Activities Corporation started her position in April.

  • East County
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 28, 2023
Lazy Lobster of Longboat Key gets a makeover

The restaurant recently finished renovations providing a coastal, modern atmosphere for customers to enjoy a nice dinner out.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 18, 2023
Manatee, Longboat work on Whitney Plaza community center agreements

Suggestions for use of the potential center include adult learning classes and hosting events.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

Some holidays are magical, and some result in mishaps. Regardless, the season always results in plenty of memories. Here, we share some of your most memorable holidays stories.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota Museum of Art announces fall programming

The museum will host two months of films, artist talks and meet-and-greets at its nearby building, 'The Works.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 11, 2016
Indigo expansion in works

The Manatee County Planning Commission today recommended approval of the proposal.

  • East County
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 30, 2024
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel to host first fundraiser

Program Director Susan Goldfarb highlights the new educational programs and The Education Center's decades-themed fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School mini cheerleaders show big spirit during camp

Campers learn new cheers, stunts and dance moves at Lakewood Ranch High School's Mini Cheer Camp.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2022
Benderson Park awarded USRowing Masters Nationals

The championships will be coming to the park in 2022 and 2023.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Nancy's Bar-B-Q preps for Lakewood Ranch opening

FDOT considers signage request for Benderson Park.

  • East County
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Former Sand Cay manager sentenced

Judge sentences former Sand Cay manager to three years in jail; Police arrest man for abduction attempt; Dick Vitale accepts Sports Icon Award

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2025
Longboat Key gets a new police chief on Aug. 4

Public is invited to morning swearing-in ceremony of Russ Mager.

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