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Major League Football begins it training season March 30 at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2016
MLFB announces new training camp opening date in Lakewood Ranch

Premier Sports Campus will host eight Major League Football teams beginning March 30.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 22, 2020
Sarasota schools budget back on the path toward balance

Sarasota County Schools started the year with a projected deficit of $21.8 million. At the semester break, that's down to $18.3 million with more federal dollars on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
"As Long As the Moon Shines" by Julien Freij. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 30, 2015
Theater Review: Theatre Odyssey's Ten-Minute Play Festival

Theater Review: Theatre Odyssey's Ten-Minute Play Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Mustangs to a 42-31 victory over rival Braden River Sept. 20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated rival Braden River 42-31 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Birth Announcements 09.24.09

The Observer celebrates new addition to our East County families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Casa del Mar scores a touchdown

Did you root for the Ravens, or are you a 49ers fan?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ray Rajewski
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bay Sarasota is working with the city to develop 53 acres of city-owned bayfront property as a public park.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2019
City endorses core terms of bayfront funding model

City officials backed a plan to use property tax revenue from the area around the project site to help pay for The Bay. Will the county follow suit?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's David Abremski, 61, participated in his second Orioles Dream Week this year. He returned because the experience brought a nostalgia trip, and he loves the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch man lives out lifelong Dream

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Downtown Improvement District Chairman Ernie Ritz helped establish a downtown historic district in 2009. Now, the DID is discussing ways to discourage the demolition of buildings within that district.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
Downtown group talks historic preservation

Downtown leaders are brainstorming ways to encourage the preservation of historic properties. Is it too late to save these aging buildings?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Planned for May 13-19, the Chamber is looking for people to join in on a seven-day/five night trip to “one of the most exciting cities in all of Europe.''
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat Chamber plans May tour of Paris

Tennis fans can add side trip to French Open qualifying.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteer Washington Hill reads to a kindergarten class at Fruitville Elementary.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 3, 2020
Embracing our Differences sends message of inclusivity through literacy

The not-for-profit organization gifts each student a book during its Reading Day event.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 18, 2012
Lakewood Ranch man dies Sunday

A 20-year-old man died Sunday after jumping off the Skyway Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Jonathan Leatt finishes his victory in the 2018 Take Stock 5K, which he won in 18:28. Photo by Jay Heater.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2018
Lakewood Ranch 11-year-old doesn't kid around with running competition

Instead, he runs at a prolific pace.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Ernest Freedman

The Navy veteran said he learned what American freedoms mean after spending time overseas during the Vietnam War.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Allison Geske, who is visually impaired, laughs as her guide dog, Cessna, licks the statue of the Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus in the museum courtyard.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 30, 2017
The Ringling starts a new guided tour for people with visual impairments

A new partnership between Southeastern Guide Dogs and The Ringling is helping people with visual impairments experience art.

  • Arts + Culture
Giancarlo Gamboa-Barrios is a Take Stock graduate who hopes to attend the University of Central Florida.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Take stock in success of Braden River High graduate

Lakewood Ranch resident and Braden River High graduate proves importance of mentors and Take Stock in Children of Manatee County program.

  • East County
  • News
Teacher and behavioral therapist Courtney Rune works with Adam Schwab at Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 29, 2018
Sarasota mom speaks up about apraxia

The Half Dozen Donut Run at Nathan Benderson Park will raise awareness of apraxia.

  • East County
  • News
The exterior of the Centre Shops was completely renovated.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 9, 2015
Centre Shops has a colorful renovation

The renovations to the Centre Shops provide an increase in tenants and business.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Courtesy photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2020
Closed Sarasota beaches attract shorebirds weeks ahead of schedule

Local official says shorebirds could see a more successful season as a result of beach closures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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