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DVA Arena originally envisioned a hockey arena, construction of which began in 2005, on the site. It was demolished in 2009 by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and now is vacant land. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2020
No longer on ice in Lakewood Ranch

After years of uncertainty, former hockey arena site headed for development in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2020
Jayne Forstenzer

Jayne Forstenzer, 99, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020, just two weeks after celebrating her 99th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lyndsy McDonald and her staff of 10 bake about 200 cupcakes each day in addition to her catering orders.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Lyndsy McDonald

Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald, who moved into her new storefront on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 1, saw her business nearly triple in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
As his first act of the Feb. 7 Heritage Harbor South Community Development District meeting, Joseph Jaudon resigned from his post as chairman.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2013
Changes under way for Heritage Harbour

The Heritage Harbour South CDD will be searching for a new district manager and will be changing its meeting format, among other items.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 23, 2018
County considering ideas to replace Longboat Key bus service

Officials from Longboat Key and Sarasota County are working to find a way to still offer public transportation to the town, at a lower cost to the county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Charter Review Committee is scheduled to produce its recommendations to the City Commission for consideration in March 2022.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2021
Commissioners appoint residents to Charter Review Committee

For the first time in a decade, an advisory board will assemble to discuss potential changes to the city’s most significant governing document.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. The six socialized feral kittens are available for adoption to loving owners who are willing to keep them indoors or in a caged lanai.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Six rescued kittens seek loving homes

A Key couple socialized a litter of young felines that are now ready for adoption.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Corcoran featured the home at 5511 Country Lakes Trail on her segment, "Home Under $300,000."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Business Observer 02.10.11

A home for sale in Palm-Aire Golf and Country Club made national news last week when it appeared on "The Today Show."

  • East County
  • News
Dylan and James Brennan loaded several swordfish to be weighed.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 11, 2020
Sarasota Slam reels in fishing adventure

The annual tournament was held August 4 to 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town will limit public parking on Broadway Street and North Shore Road for the next few weeks.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2021
Longboat Key to limit north-end beach park starting Monday

The town of Longboat Key will limit public beach parking on Broadway Street and North Shore Road for the next few weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commission Chairman Larry Bustle sits next to Michael Maxwell, of the Urban Land Institute, following a May 14 workshop.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 22, 2013
National panel supports county's growth plan

A panel from the Urban Land Institute prepared a document that highlights the county's need to focus on the area called 'Southwest County' and to leverage the county's assets.

  • East County
  • News
TJ Goelz and the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs have seen plenty of players recruited to NCAA Division 1 schools.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2018
New rules prevent softball players from being recruited until their junior year

Area coaches have mixed feelings on the changes.

  • East County
  • Sports
The preliminary design plan calls for an extension of the brick-paved Lemon Avenue mall, left, south past Main Street to Pineapple Avenue near Paul Thorpe Park, right.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 30, 2018
City plans downtown streetscape, park improvements

The city is moving forward with design work on a $3.7 million project to redesign Lemon Avenue and Paul Thorpe Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 20, 2015
Do This: MASHterpieces

Do This: MASHterpieces

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2013
MW Group unveils development proposal

An engineer report the group commissioned says redevelopment of existing units at the Colony is not economically feasible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior Madison Facciolla talks to volunteer George Kruse about possible insurance options.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High School students learn financial realities

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors get a glimpse into life as an adult through Big Bank Theory program

  • East County
  • News
Charlie Kennedy, a member of the School Board of Manatee County, debates Bradenton's Garin Hoover when the School District of Manatee County's 1-mill property tax referendum was being voted on in 2018. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 13, 2021
Some Manatee County residents ready to oppose school district's tax referendum

Opposition says taxpayers will enable wasteful school district by approving referendum.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 18, 2021
Horse riders expand skills at SMART camp in east Bradenton

From grooming to riding, SMART summer camp participants learn more about horses in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Instructor Luis Javier Fuentes Bermúdez de Castro previously danced for Ballet Nacional de Cuba, Prodanza Dance Company and Joburg Ballet. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 18, 2018
Sarasota Cuban Ballet School intensive instructors preserve national legacy

The four faculty members leading the 2018 Sarasota Cuban Ballet School summer intensive each bring something different to the same Cuban ballet school method.

  • Arts + Culture
Sambo Ung Jr. had a breakout season for Riverview in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Fall sports return to Sarasota County on Friday

A preview of the on-field action and some athletes to watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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