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Some ponds in the Country Club have been showing signs of " brownification."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 20, 2022
Area scientists study why Lakewood Ranch ponds have been turning brown

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority enlists scientists from the University of Florida to help with the "browning" ponds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2009
City, county OK Orioles' deal

Both commissions agreed to a $31.2 million renovation of Ed Smith Stadium to bring the Baltimore Orioles' spring-training operation to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brooke Sollie, a fifth grader at Myakka City Elementary School, will show Clementine at the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 20, 2021
Myakka City Elementary starts agriculture science program

New barn at Myakka City Elementary provides hands-on experiences.

  • East County
  • Schools
Diane Brune's name will be added to the John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year plaque.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 31, 2018
Philanthropist's turn to receive in Lakewood Ranch

Diane Brune is named the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's 2018 John Clarke Humanitarian Award winner

  • East County
  • News
The polo match will start at 1 p.m. during the Ponies for Pups fundraiser.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2018
Calendar — spring 2018

All the fun that's to be had in and around Lakewood Ranch

  • LWR Life
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • August 12, 2009
Two-week sale surge ends in last week of July

After the real-estate-sales surge of 15 transactions for two consecutive weeks in mid-July, realty activity on the keys slipped back to seven for the final week of the month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Willis Smith Vice President Kim French and Project Manager David Otterness were all smiles as they talked about their new project at the South Florida Museum. They are standing in front of a photo of a previous project at The Ringling.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2016
Willis Smith's impact on community still under construction

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 18, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not cool at the pool (or the beach)

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Town officials have said many of the town's existing poles, like this one, are taller than the proposed 35  feet.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat leaders prepare for key decisions on small-cell network

When Town Commissioners decide height of poles and other factors, aesthetics won't be the only consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ben Affleck wrote, directed and starred in "Live By Night." Photo courtesy of "Live By Night."
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 25, 2017
Longboat Key gets nod in Ben Affleck's movie

‘Live By Night’ mentions Longboat Key but wasn't filmed in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Long-time Ringling Museum supporter Tana Sandefur and her daughter Jane Taylor at the Ringling International Arts Festival Block Party -- the kickoff to the very successful third year of this world class event.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 17, 2011
Black Tie Stand-Out of the Week

Long-time Ringling Museum supporter Tana Sandefur and her daughter Jane Taylor at the Ringling International Arts Festival Block Party -- the kickoff to the very successful third year of this world class event. Get the full story in the October 20 edition of Diversions, which comes with the Longboat Observer, the Sarasota Observer and the Pelican Press.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas will add a co-ed softball league to their MVP Sports and Social club in August.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sporting league's primary goal is laughter

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • December 16, 2009
Longboat Key - Key sales jump to 21 first week in December

After two weeks each of eight lackluster sales on the keys, the first week of December exploded with a resounding 21 realty transactions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Longboat Key home at 529 Putter Lane recently sold for $3 million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,917 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $3.3 million in 2008.Â
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 28, 2018
Putter Lane home sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Ellie McCaw and Summer Wallace go through their lines during a rehearsal of "Freak," the theater's second collaboration with Anna Jordan, which opens on Oct. 23.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 14, 2015
Found in Translation: The Urbanite and Anna Jordan

Urbanite Theatre collaborates with British playwright Anna Jordan for the second time to open its second season.

  • Arts + Culture
In addition to hosting workshops and posting an online survey, city staff attended events like Friday Fest at the Van Wezel to gather public input. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota transportation planning shifts gears

The early finding of the city’s ongoing transportation analysis? People want a variety of safe alternatives for getting around Sarasota, including biking and walking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 25, 2010
Steff's Stuff owner tries to decipher sign code

Stephanie Claussen said she was never told that her 'Antique and Art Fair' sign violated town codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sean Evans, aka the man I will be jealous of for the rest of my life.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 31, 2020
Binge Blog: Et tu, YouTube?

In a special edition, four YouTube series are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Amie Miller (left) and Marianne Groenings. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2021
Running for a cause in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch residents participate in the Tidewell Trot to benefit the Tidewell Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read East County Observer's newest installment of Health Matters.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
SPECIAL ISSUE: Health Matters

As the new year begins, our East County professionals have chimed in to help you meet your heath, financial, fitness and other goals for 2012.

  • East County
  • News
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