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Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church Youth Pastor Andy Wells and Office Manager Lee Rich are excited about the church's rebirth.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2013
NEW BEGINNINGS: Lakewood Ranch Baptist

Sarasota Baptist Church's Lakewood Ranch campus now has its own identity - Lakewood Ranch Baptist. The churches officially became separate entities July 1.

  • East County
  • News
Some Hudson Bayou residents say a home on Prospect Street, right, is too big for the property on which it sits and are concerned new homes are changing the dynamic of the historic neighborhood filled with older homes, left. Photos by Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
Residents grapple with larger homes

Hudson Bayou residents say protecting trees is one possible way to preserve the character of their historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 5, 2019
Wake up and clean up

Volunteers removed trash from the public beach on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wellington Chase homeowners protested plans for an apartment complex on Sawyer Loop Road during an Oct. 27 Sarasota County Commission meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 31, 2015
Palmer Ranch apartment plans advance

The Spanos Corp. has closed on the purchase of 20 acres in the planned community for $4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Center for Architecture Sarasota Vice Chairwoman Sandra Timpson Motto and Chairwoman Cynthia Peterson said they try to offset their hefty workload with a good sense of humor.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2015
Center for Architecture Sarasota organizers have grand designs

The Center for Architecture Sarasota hopes to be a cultural institution, educational facility and a space to host community conversations — and that's just the beginning of their ambitious plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Our View: Town center? It can be more

Of course Longboat Key resident Joe Wolfer would be thrilled if the town of Longboat Key paid a market-rate price for his three-acre property next to Publix and the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 22, 2022
Making Strides walk in Sarasota gets ringing endorsement

Lakewood Ranch woman celebrates end of treatment at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The potential removal of angled parking has drawn objections from some Main Street merchants, though property owners and city staff members have spoken positively about the potential to create wider sidewalks.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 3, 2021
No plans set for Main Street renovations

During a preliminary discussion of the 2022 budget, commissioners offered differing perspectives on a conceptual streetscape project that’s drawn concern from merchants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 27, 2017
Film review: 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'

This role was literally and figuratively made for Frances McDormand, and her character in the dark comedy teaches us an important life lesson.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This $4.1 million Country Club Shores home located at 572 Halyard on Longboat Key has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,682 square feet living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 28, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for June 12-16 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Country Club Shores home on Halyard Lane tops the week's sales at $4.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 24, 2018
Pink ladies take over the Art Ovation for CANDance

Guests enjoy dinner in the sky, Seal is coming to Sarasota and more.

  • Black Tie
At least in the short term, Larry Thompson said it is unlikely for the college to resume a partnership with the town of Longboat Key in building a Town Center. Photo Courtesy of Ringling College of Art and Design
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 5, 2021
Ringling College unlikely to partner with Longboat, president says

Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson cited several reasons why it's "not probable" for a partnership to resume.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olsen. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 2, 2012
Scene & Heard

Sigrid Olsen mugs for Oprah Magazine; Wallenda continues his media hot streak; Does this produce look familiar?

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioners specifically cited their desire to see an increased use in foot traffic as opposed to circulation use during the program. Photo by Cassidy Alexander.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 18, 2019
County plans to pursue pilot program for Sunday library hours

If introduced, the pilot program would introduce 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours at two local libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local business owner Chris Brown, right, with business partner Mike Granthon, left, purchased the Siesta Market property for $2.8 million. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Brown expands Siesta properties list

Chris Brown and his business partner purchased the Siesta Market property at the beginning of November, adding to their collection of parcels on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Child Protection Center |
  • April 21, 2022
Nurse Susan Barber Honored for 20+ Years on the Frontlines of Fighting Child Abuse

Nurse Susan Barber Honored for 20+ Years on the Frontlines of Fighting Child Abuse

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 31, 2015
2015 Safe Sex Halloween Bash 'Paranormal Prom'

2015 Safe Sex Halloween Bash, "Paranormal Prom"

  • Black Tie
  • By The Marketing Department at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • November 12, 2020
Interventional Radiology Expansion Offers Additional Minimally Invasive Treatment Options for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Patients

Interventional Radiology Expansion Offers Additional Minimally Invasive Treatment Options for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Patients

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Riverview High senior girls swimmer Emma Weyant won gold in the 400 IM at the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships. Photo courtesy Emma Weyant.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Riverview swimmer not distracted by national success

Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships in California

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Junior Aaliyah Capers is playing some guard for the Pirates in 2021 after exclusively playing in the paint her first two seasons.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2021
Braden River girls basketball is staying the course

Despite losing star O'Mariah Gordon to graduation, the Pirates expect the program's success to continue

  • East County
  • Sports
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