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Maddie Koczersut makes the winning throw for her team.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 16, 2018
Dodging for good

Lakewood Ranch high school students give back to a local charity.

  • East County
  • News
A "Harlem Shake" video meme filmed in Portland received more than 5.5 million YouTube views.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 18, 2013
'Harlem Shake' viral video trend shakes its way into Sarasota

The HuB invites Sarasota to film its own Harlem Shake video Wednesday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2009
White seagrass found on Longboat

White strands of seagrass, called manatee grass, washed ashore Wednesday, June 10, near Seaplace condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Author Latoya Desamour talks about bullying with students at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
Author teaches McNeal students about bullying

Author uses personal experiences to connect with students at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
  • News
In phase one of its Lakewood Centre project, SMR proposes to exchange 100,000 square feet of commercial space and 100,000 square feet of office space for 1,008 single-family homes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 3, 2013
Commissioners to consider changes to SMR project

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is considering changes to the general development plan for the Lakewood Centre, a three-phase project in Lakewood Ranch originally approved in 2008, at its land-use meeting today.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione says growth in tourism will come from a hotel and expansion of the existing convention center, as well as tourism in East County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area future of tourism growth in Manatee County?

Lakewood Ranch area future of tourism growth in Manatee County?

  • East County
  • News
Janet Huelster, Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell and Juanita Connell
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 9, 2017
Sarasota Opera Guild gets supporters in the holiday spirit with 'Phasions of the Opera'

The 33rd Annual Poinsettia Luncheon was held on Dec. 8 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Jim Shortt and his son, Scott Shortt, do a little research on wines they will serve at Fine Wine and Tastings on Main.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 30, 2017
Wine business uncorked on Main

A new wine ‘meeting place’ opens at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Zoe Austin, left, Rachel Lambright, Jessica Obiedzinski, Monessa Salley, Melkssa Rummel and Xiao-Xuan Yang Dancigars of the  Sarasota Contemporary Dance move to the music of  Reverend Barry and The Funk. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance in sync to grow

The dance company gets in step with Reverend Barry and the Funk to expand its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
Kevin Cooper took the chamber job in 2016, returning to an organization for which he had previously worked.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2019
Search is on for chamber leader

As Kevin Cooper leaves the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce for a new job at Mote, the business organization is searching for a new president and CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2018
Think you know about America? Let's see

Patriotic trivia isn't always as simple as it seems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Director of Transportation Jason Harris said the call line will help facilitate the hundreds of calls the transportation office receives daily.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2019
Sarasota schools add transportation help line

The line can be accessed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m . Monday through Friday by calling 941-486-2141.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 20, 2018
Colony demolition delayed until late next week

The demolition of the once iconic Longboat Key resort has been delayed until Thursday, July 26, due to scheduling conflicts with the developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
Siesta Key on track again to top tourist tax collections

Based on figures through June, Siesta Key brought in $32,000 more in tourist tax collections than the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 16416 Baycross Dr., in the Lake Club was the third highest priced home sale in Lakewood Ranch history.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 18, 2020
Realtors predict brisk luxury market in Lakewood Ranch

A $3.69 million Lake Club home becomes the second-highest resale home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Commissioner Terry Gans struck former commission candidate Ray Rajewski with his SUV last week.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 26, 2013
Video Year in Review: May 2013, May 20: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Gans hits Rajewski with SUV; City Commission talks funding cuts; bayfront and parking; Manatee School Board holds budget workshop; PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Craft Show

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy. Staff members are back at work at Mattison's Riverwalk Grille in Bradenton.
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 15, 2020
Restaurant chews on ways to survive, make it through summer

A longtime industry leader learns that sometimes not doing something — say takeout in the pandemic — can be a long-term benefit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Boxer Bella lost in Lakewood

Bella, a boxer, was lost Aug. 20 off State Road 70 about one mile east of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
File. Nancy Krohngold opened her Sarasota BBQ location in 2011.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 19, 2018
Popular BBQ joint to expand in Lakewood Ranch

The former Ranch Grill restaurant space on the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Lorraine Road is getting a new tenant: Nancy’s Bar-B-Q.

  • East County
  • News
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