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This rendering shows the future University Station, which is currently being developed. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2017
New Whole Foods' plaza fully leased

First tenants expected to open in fourth quarter of 2017.

  • East County
  • News
Starbucks has other locations in Manatee County, including one near Interstate 75 and State Road 64, as well as one on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. File photo from Flickr.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2016
Starbucks has plans for new East County location

Benderson Development has submitted plans to develop a Starbucks on Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Jane the otter.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 7, 2016
New Mote residents: Otterly adorable

Meet Huck, Pippi and Jane the resident otters for the "Otters & Their Waters" exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
AJ Caldwell and the Rams are ranked fourth in Class 9A in a new poll.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2017
Riverview boys basketball ranked top-5 in new state poll

The Rams are 8-3 on the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 16, 2016
Pig carcasses cause Sarasota traffic backup

Interstate-75 was backed up near its intersection with Fruitville Road due to a truck dumping pig carcasses on the roadway, according to social media posts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SANCA's Paul Blackketter signs paperwork making the deal official. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2015
SANCA adds regatta to schedule

World rowing regatta will come to Sarasota

  • East County
  • Sports
The Florida Department of Transportation has circled Aug. 3 for the construction start date of the new diverging diamond University Parkway interchange at Interstate 75.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2015
Construction of University Parkway interchange starts Aug. 3

Plans for the University Parkway Interstate 75 interchange have been sent to Tallahassee for review and the $82 million project, which is completely funded, will be complete by September 2017.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Cookie cruncher

Girl Scouts in Manatee County are in crunch time - cookie crunch time, to be exact.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Obituary: Martin Margolis

Martin Margolis, 78, of Livingston, N.J., and Longboat Key, died Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SMA CEO and founder, Dan Kennedy, will also serve as CEO for SMA Prep.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 4, 2014
Dan Kennedy appointed SMA Prep CEO

Kennedy says his new title will allow him to work closely with SMA Prep's Head of School Phillip Eddy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Herhold
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Kristen Herhold reports to Observer

Kristen Herhold joined the Longboat Observer Oct. 1 as its newest staff writer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 8, 2014
Looking for love

Siesta Key residents along the Grand Canal have a new neighbor, Mr. T the gopher tortoise.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beverly Peterman, seated, center, celebrates with her book club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Beverly Peterman turns the page on her Key life

After 18 years on Longboat Key, Beverly Peterman and her husband, Ira, are starting a new chapter: They're moving back to Connecticut to be near family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch Town Hall maintenance facility will serve a variety of functions after its open house Jan. 9.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 9, 2014
Lakewood Ranch maintenance facility opens to the public

The more than $2 million Lakewood Ranch maintenance facility officially opens its doors Jan. 9.

  • East County
  • News
IDA officials met today at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2013
Maintenance facility on track, despite delay

Construction on Lakewood Ranch's new maintenance facility is slightly behind schedule, but Town Hall officials say the delays are not significant.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Paint the town red and green

This year, we won't just be on the lookout for the most festive holiday lights on the Key. We'll be on the prowl for anything that embodies the happiness of the holidays with our new 'Spirit of the Season' contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stylist Sanda LaRose from Design 2000 Salon at David Gregory Salon.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 26, 2024
Design 2000 salon reopens after hurricane season

After weeks of sharing styling chairs at David Gregory Salon, Design 2000 employees are back in their newly renovated shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The expansion of One Stop Housing's Oakridge Apartments on North Tamiami Trail would bring 36 new affordable housing apartments.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 24, 2024
Affordable housing projects take steps toward construction

Two affordable housing proposals would bring almost 200 units to north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The outdoor patios and balconies oversee a deck, new pool, spa, and manicured grounds.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2024
Siesta Key home sells for $15 million

It's the most expensive sale of a property on the Key in more than two years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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