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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2013
Experts raise prescription-drug awareness

A forum at The Out-of-Door Academy Feb. 28 shed light on the problem of prescription drugs and changes being made to combat the epidemic.

  • East County
  • News
Neighbors Danny Chappell and Ron Hunniford look at a map of the site on which Manatee Ranches wants to place a "country store." They say the site, behind them, should not be developed commercially.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2019
Intersection site proposed for development in Myakka area

Land owner seeks approvals for commercial development near CR 675/S.R. 70 intersection.

  • East County
  • News
The City Commission expressed a desire to see the strip mall transformed into an "urban village."
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2015
City offers potential rezone to Ringling Shopping Center owners

Hoping to end litigation and spark revitalization, the City Commission has offered the owner of the largely vacant shopping center a deal in response to a legal claim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathryn Metze and her daughter Brinley are celebrating their first Mother's Day together. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 9, 2018
Birth of new perspective for East County moms

Lakewood Ranch, GreyHawk Landing moms talk about their role as they celebrate Mother's Day.

  • East County
  • News
Mac Meissner shows off his ball and scorecard after round two of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Meissner shot 59 (12 under par) in round two after an even par round one and sits 12 under par for the tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2023
Mac Meissner's 59 highlights second round of 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Meissner scorches the Lakewood Ranch course to become the eighth player to break 60 in Korn Ferry Tour history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary Beth Rempp, a member of the Palm Aire Women's Club, says the grant the women's club gave to Valerie Green and Erline Constant with the Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County will go toward recruiting and training more health counselors.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 13, 2023
Palm Aire Women's Club donates to Sarasota, Manatee nonprofits

Grants from the women's club went to six nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gallery director Donna Maytham has her favorite pieces at the exhibit.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 16, 2021
Arts Advocates opens gallery for fine art

The new space opened at the Crossings Mall on July 17.

  • Arts + Culture
Residents have expressed concern about the loss of trees associated with construction, but builders say the city'   s rules are too stringent.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 19, 2017
Residents, businesses root out tree troubles

Both residents and developers have problems with the city’s tree ordinance, so the Planning Board wants the city to re-examine its regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Emily Ruple hits the ball back to St. Augustine.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Mustangs fall short in semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its historic season come to a close with a 3-2 loss to St. Augustine Nov. 13, at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
More than two years after the final race at the Sarasota Kennel Club, a developer is advancing plans to build up to 380 apartments on the site.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2021
Developer outlines plans for apartments at Sarasota Kennel Club site

The prospective buyer of the Sarasota Kennel Club has plans to redevelop the property as an apartment complex with up to 380 units, which has some neighbors worried about traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
5142 Bunyan Street — This  house brings a slide full of penguins and reindeer.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 13, 2021
Sarasota's sidewalk spectacles sparkle for the holidays

Homes make the season twinkle with electricity and creativity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2022
Fruitville crash cleared, lanes reopen

Non-life threatening injuries were reported in a rollover incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Margery and Charles Barancik
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 19, 2019
Longboat Key crash claims lives of philanthropists Charles and Margery Barancik

Sarasota philanthropists were involved in collision Wednesday night on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jen Ahearn-Koch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Jen Ahearn-Koch

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ginny Hoenig holds one of her handmade crocheted hats.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 22, 2022
Sarasota Nice List filled with good deeds from 2022

The Sarasota community has made the holiday season brighter by going the extra miles this year with nice gestures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
 Players Theatre  Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel prepare to bid the Players Theatre downtown location a bittersweet farewell. Photo by Marty Fugate.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 18, 2016
If These Walls Could Talk: Players leadership reflects on theater history

In May, The Players Theatre announced its plans to relocate from downtown Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch. Backstage at its current location, the walls chronicle its rich history of community theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Three hundred fifty tickets were sold last year for the car raffle. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2011
Kiwanians dish out new name, place for St. Jude luncheon

Say goodbye to the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon and hello to the Longboat Key Gourmet Food Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
USA Group's Lance Craft and Ben Edmond say the company wants community support before it will move forward with installing small cell to improve cellular service in Lakewood Ranch. USA Groups is targeted communities that value aesthetics.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2016
Lakewood Ranch target of new cellular technology

A cell tower developer says it can help improve service in Lakewood Ranch, while maintaining community aesthetics.

  • East County
  • News
The fountain at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch was filled with bubbles this morning. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2020
Bubbles fountain up in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets bubbly surprise.

  • East County
  • News
Tara's developer Lake Lincoln previously tried to sell all 10 acres at the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
Lawsuit over development in Tara may be ending

Settlement will lead to commercial development at Tara entrance.

  • East County
  • News
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