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A 21-year-old Lakewood Ranch man dies in a motorcycle accident at State Road 70 and Lena Road in Bradenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man dies in motorcycle accident

Crash occurs at State Road 70 and Lena Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Amore by Andrea is located at 555 Bay Isles Parkway.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2015
Amore by Andrea opens for lunch

The new restaurant is now open for lunch Monday through Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rev. Mike Scheip will be delivering his message in a chapel that seats over 1,000 people.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2018
New Catholic church ready to serve in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels unveils $8 million church April 22.

  • East County
  • News
Parishioners pack the dedication of the Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church on Sunday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 22, 2018
Bishop dedicates new Catholic church in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels celebrates its new building with special mass.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Conde Nast readers say Longboat is No. 9

Conde Nast Traveler's readers voted on 236 islands during the 29th annual Readers' Choice Awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Cops Corner

Police pulled over a man driving a four-door, silver Jeep. The man was driving in and out of his lane, and police issued him a ticket for driving with a suspended driver's license.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The DID has budgeted up to $150,000 to install the gateway signs.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 4, 2017
Downtown group waffles on gateway signs

The Downtown Improvement District is still vetting a plan to install large signs marking the entrance to downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Entrepreneur harvey Vengroff is planning 368 affordable apartments near downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 16, 2016
Vengroff scales back affordable housing plans

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has shaved 25 units off a new development slated for eight acres east of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joseph Kelly.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.11.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.11.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cooking Matters Coordinator for All Faiths Food Bank Nancy Pantano serves up macaroni and cheese for families to sample.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 23, 2015
All Faiths Food Bank showcases tastes of summer

All Faiths Food Bank expanded the summer food assistance programs to include "tasting tables" with cooking demonstrations and recipes that coincide with the food offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Young Advocates for Sarasota mentor Casey Colburn, second from left, talks politics with Sean Duade, Rochelle Dudley, Chris Laney and Vickie Brill. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 21, 2013
Young advocates find collective voice

A recently formed youth advisory group has gained politicians' attention.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brett Gastman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Key gets thumbs up from travel writer

Brett Gastman, 10, vacations on Longboat Key with his family. His grandparents, Ted and Sara Gastman, have owned a Beachplace unit for more than 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Moran, Nancy Detert, Nicole Rissler and Charles Hines concluded the event with the official reveal of the bond
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 28, 2019
County closes on land for Legacy Trail extension

The event took place in Payne Park, 2110 Adams Lane, where the Legacy Trail extension is to end in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patti Katter started “Wake Up with Patti” in November 2019. The podcast, which she records from her home in Lakewood Ranch, broadcasts inspirational interviews to listeners in more than 34 states and 13 countries.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • February 20, 2020
Sounds of Success

Instead of getting down when life got tough, Patti Katter chose to use her voice to push on toward success and inspire others to do the same.

  • LWR Life
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 12, 2016
Longboat Key Democrats kick off 2016

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting and luncheon Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braves mascot Blooper celebrates the grand opening of CoolToday Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2019
Next spring training will bring options for Sarasota baseball fans

Next spring training will bring options for Sarasota baseball fans, with both the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park and the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Coyote in beach dunes at snowy plover nest. Photo courtesy of Susan Phillips.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • September 6, 2019
Coyotes spoil at least four turtle nests, experts say

Turtle watchers report hard-to-mistake tracks, but town officials say no sightings have been reported.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fifteen-year-old Navene Shehadeh always wanted to be a cheerleader.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 23, 2015
A special kind of cheer

Riverview High senior creates cheerleading program for special needs children.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Haylee Peace ("Hail Storm") and Ashley Britt ("Demolition Darling") are best friends and members of the Junior Rolling Rebels.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2019
Members of youth roller derby team learn lessons and leave bruises

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2018
'Lion King' roars to Lakewood Ranch stage

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students perform 'Lion King Jr.'

  • East County
  • News
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