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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Haus-Envy staff  have the new store prepared for its first Holiday shopping season. Pictured, from left to right, are Nicole Nuzzo, Savannah Grill, Terry Richards, Mindie Camus and Jodi Rice.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 24, 2021
Haus-Envy brings fresh furniture, decor to Lakewood Ranch

Former consignment store owner changes direction with Haus-Envy in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 12, 2018
Cops Corner: Officer pulls struggling dog from canal

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Entrepreneur Linda Pelletier has embraced networking as a way to make friends and generate business.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2015
Conversation with Linda Pelletier

Linda Pelletier will serve as the new director for SWAT Networking's Lakewood Ranch chapter.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 27, 2021
Being fit a hit with kids in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch children run, skip and jump through drills at Fit4Kids

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge

This is the final installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge and Hospital Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former home of Capt. Ralph Styles getting demolished last Monday. Photo courtesy of Mike Cosentino.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 15, 2022
Former home of Captain Ralph Styles demolished on Siesta Key

One of the oldest homes on Siesta Key was demolished last Monday. The home used to house Navy Captain Ralph Styles, who played a significant role in Pearl Harbor and World War II.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 15, 2018
Children's Guardian Fund aims high for children

The Helping Our Kids Soar Fall Luncheon was held Nov. 15 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 18, 2016
Make beach parkers pay

The renovated facilities at Siesta Key Beach are a smart investment — improving infrastructure and a crucial economic driver. Next to be addressed: Pay for parking.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Miranda Crowe and Gabriella Ebbesson both took Guy Peterson's. Crowe just finished her first year working toward her master's degree and Ebbesson just graduated.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2017
University of Florida students design port cochere for Plymouth Harbor

Students in Guy Peterson's Sarasota-based lab spent the semester getting hands-on experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
William Skaggs, the CEO of the Players Centre for Performing Arts, stands in front of the theater's future home at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 15, 2021
The Players CEO says plans for theater complex at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch now firmly in place

Groundbreaking for a $26.5 million complex at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch is targeted for spring 2023.

  • East County
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  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 15, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Eili Harboe in "Thelma."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2021
Cringe Blog: "Escape Room" is dumb fun, and "Thelma" provides held-breath mystery and thrills

Plus, the trailer for the next "Scream" movie drops.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Roy Tetrick III got the call on the mound for the Braden River Little League Majors division All-Stars June 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2016
District 26 All-Stars slug way to titles

Lakewood Ranch held off Braden River to win the Majors division All-Star championship July 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Kailey Christian is greeted at the plate by her Mustangs teammates following her home run against Sarasota High. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2018
Top-ranked Lakewood Ranch softball team shines under the (disco) lights

The Mustangs are primed for another deep playoff run.

  • East County
  • Sports
Richard Mandell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2017
Award-winning golf architect talks his plan for Bobby Jones

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
Cops Corner 4.14.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Caitlin Sollazo, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High,  loves her Brown Swiss dairy cow, Dallas. It is the offspring of the first cow she owned.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2018
It's fair to say she loves cows

Lakewood Ranch senior Caitlin Sollazzo shows off her passion at the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • May 18, 2012
John Dough Bakery Goes Bistro

John Dough Bakery Goes Bistro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lynn Larson
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2020
Kiwanis Club writes check to Children’s Guardian Fund

The club has always focused on children’s education and this $10,000 check is the next step.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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