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By Jay Heater |
August 24, 2022

Polo Club, Waterside residents concerned about possible rezoning on Lorraine Road

Sarasota County seeks to allow light industrial and office uses on Lorraine Road corridors.

East County
News

By Nick Reichert |
April 10, 2015

Ben Vereen: It's All About the Work

The award-winning film actor and stage performer discusses work and his new film "Time Out of Mind" opening the Sarasota Film Festival

Arts + Culture

By Dylan Campbell |
February 9, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High alum John Rivera Jr. now runs as a professional

The 800-meter specialist signed with the Brooks Beasts Track Club in January.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
May 21, 2024

Tribute to Heroes Parade to honor former NYC firefighter

Steve Lubrino, who served at the World Trade Center, will be grand marshal of Lakewood Ranch's Memorial Day parade.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 21, 2023

Surge of tourism in 2022 breaks Sarasota, Manatee records

Sarasota and Manatee county officials and local businesses both report 2022 as being one of if not the best years for the tourism industry. It might be a tough act to follow.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
February 14, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key for Feb. 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota-Manatee this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
July 19, 2024

Sarasota County School Board District 3: Gregory Wood

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Robert Plunket |
October 30, 2025

This Lido Shores home was once the center of Sarasota's social scene — and scandal

Once the stage for Sarasota's most dazzling dramas, this spectacular Lido Shores estate is back in the spotlight.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
August 29, 2019

Our View: More gun laws won't matter

In the wake of shooting tragedies, state lawmakers always want to adopt more laws, bloviating they will be the cure to stopping evil or a mangled mind. The lack of laws is not the problem. It's how we've devalued life.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jim DeLa |
July 17, 2024

Dual enrollment option gives Sarasota students a head start on a career

Sarasota options can suit a variety of career paths.

Sarasota
Schools

By Matt Walsh |
July 18, 2018

More height or less setback

If town commissioners and planning board members favor highly restrictive codes on such things as setbacks, building heights and open space, they are creating a conundrum. It’s simple math.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Cassidy Alexander |
November 30, 2017

Going forward, Pinecraft community looks into the past

A set of proposed zoning changes to the Pinecraft neighborhood are meant to enhance its way of life and accommodate historical practices.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 3, 2023

An oversight and supply chain issues delay underground utility project

The team working on the underground utility project recently realized existing underground transformers need to be replaced. Due to supply chain issues, this pushes the project back about six months.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Snider |
February 17, 2022

Charity Snapshot: Two Decades of Giving

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, founded by John Clarke in the community’s early days, enters a new chapter.

LWR Life

By Observer Staff |
May 13, 2015

MY VIEW | An Israeli longs for the ‘America’ he knew

I was first introduced to the “America!” brand as a kindergartner on Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan in Israel, thanks to Elazar “Luzer” Halivni, whose ceramics studio was located at the junction of the main road to the kibbutz and the path to the swimming pool.