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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2011
New state law affects island's density

Unless an amendment is made to a bill that was signed into state law last week, the town can no longer ask its voters to increase the island's density or make amendments to its Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Feb. 27, senior Tiffany Elder became the first Lakewood Ranch High cheerleader to make the staff of the Universal Cheer Association.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
Team Spirit

Lakewood Ranch High cheerleader Tiffany Elder was selected to be a member of the Universal Cheer Association's staff.

  • East County
  • Sports
Murray Brooks preserves history in a unique and artful way.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
Neighbors: Murray Brooks

This collector uncovers unique pieces of history and gives them new meaning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vincente Garcia installs irrigation lines for landscaping along Lighthouse Drive, the "backbone" road of the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2020
Pandemic spurs development changes at Heritage Harbour

Developer says pandemic changed design plans to create a healthier environment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large Seat 3: Finolia Idahosa

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wesley Anne Beggs
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County Commission, District 4: Wesley Anne Beggs

Meet the candidate

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandy Shahinian, Lakewood Ranch's director of community relations, stands in front of a kiosk in the new information center on Lakewood Main Street.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 30, 2019
New information center opens in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Main Street information center opens while two existing information centers on Rangeland and University parkways both will close.

  • East County
  • News
Eighth-grader Gianna Silipo attempts to brush Libby, left, and Lennon, right, at the same time. Silipo said she enjoys taking care of the pigs because they're loving.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 9, 2019
Haile Middle School pigs get new pen

New swine facility at Haile Middle School causes students to never want to leave

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's new principal, Dustin Dahlquist, says he's in "observation mode" as he comes to Lakewood and prepares to build on a foundation of success.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2019
Can Lakewood Ranch High go higher?

New Mustangs principal hopes to build upon the school's success.

  • East County
  • News
When the project is finished nearly 185,000 cubic yards of sand will be relocated.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 29, 2019
New Pass dredge halfway done

The sand from the $3.9 million dredge is being used to renourish nearby Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deputy Damon Ackerman, here with Tiyon Calloway and Geland Veillard, ninth-graders, says that most students take a while to warm up with the deputy on campus.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 30, 2018
Manatee school board moves closer to forming district security force nears reality

School board votes June 12 whether to implement 'Guardian' program.

  • East County
  • News
The Sandpiper Island Colonial "quick delivery" home is priced at $650,000 at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 23, 2019
Bullish market leads to quick delivery homes at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch

Bullish market leads to quick delivery homes at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Bennett said he's enjoyed his time as a principal at Bashaw and will miss the community he helped create.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 17, 2019
Class act joins new community at Braden River Elementary

When Joshua Bennett transitions from being the principal at William H. Bashaw Elementary to Braden River Elementary, he’ll leave behind a legacy of creating friendships and building community among the students, staff and parents with whom he worked.

  • East County
  • Schools
Concession Golf Club owner Bruce Cassidy Sr. says the addition of a Par 3 course and a putting course will offer members variety and hopefully attract new members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
A new spin on Concession golf

Concession Golf Club to add a 9-hole course along with a putting course.

  • East County
  • News
The former Pattigeroge's property will be torn down.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2018
Top Story - December: The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Columnist . |
  • February 8, 2018
A generational legacy in the making

The future of the Bay is being shaped right now.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
City Commissioner Hagen Brody said he does not believe City Manager Tom Barwin is doing enough to attract and retain local institutions, a charge Barwin disputed.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 21, 2018
Mote departure sparks tensions at City Commission

City Commissioner Hagen Brody admonished City Manager Tom Barwin about plans for a new aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, but other commissioners defended city management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Designer/owner Filipe Piumbini and company vice president Amy Bott have opened SRQuality Kitchens and Baths at San Marco Plaza.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 6, 2016
SRQuality Kitchen and Baths opens in Lakewood Ranch

Designer sinks his teeth into new business

  • East County
  • News
The city may look to regain control over county-operated facilities like Arlington Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Parks and recreation

As the city discusses creating a new tax to fund parks services, the county is adjusting its strategy to focus on managing the region’s larger attractions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The valet stand is moving because of traffic issues, but a proposed new site has inspired similar concerns.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Concerns circle St. Armands valet changes

The city is trying to find a new place to put the St. Armands Circle valet stand, but some merchants are objecting to a proposed location on Fillmore Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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