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Tara resident Joe Palacio Jr. came out to oppose the changes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2010
Manatee planners support Tara residents in development battle

Proposed changes to the Tara development of regional impact now will head to the Manatee County commission. More than 1,200 residents have signed a petition against the project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
IPOC offers 11th-hour compromise

Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White offered a compromise to the Town Commission Wednesday that calls for a scaled-back hotel and the elimination of the golf course condominium towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2009
Lady Pirates make history

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood 3-1 tonight to advance to the regional finals for the first time in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 25, 2012
Mediation doesn't end litigation for Longboat Key Club

IPOC President Bob White said that the mediation process was completed but didn't rule out the possibility of future discussions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling College President Larry Thompson outlines the school's plans for a new filmmaking complex. The project includes a 25,000 square foot soundstage and a 5,000 square foot post-production studio.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2014
VIDEO: Ringling plans multimillion-dollar film expansion

At a press conference today, Ringling College President Larry Thompson announced plans for a 30,000-square-foot soundstage and post-production studio in Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lisa Bohn follows Tim Tuohey’s lead on the floor at the monthly Contra dance in March at Fogartyville Community Media & Art Center.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.8.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 7, 2009
Film Review: 'Is anybody there?'

Who wouldn't want to see a film in which Sir Michael Caine stars? OK, 'Jaws: The Revenge' was a skipper, but at age 76, Caine has two Oscars under his belt.

  • Arts + Culture
Playwright Lindsay Price addresses students in her play.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Lakewood thespians welcome playwright

Playwright Lindsay Price watched Lakewood Ranch High School drama students perform her show, 'Somewhere, Nowhere.'

  • East County
  • Schools
The two-bed, two-bath 2,336-square-foot home, at 7155 La Lenaire Drive, is for sale for $1.5 million.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 7, 2015
Jewfish Key home for sale

The two-bed, two-bath 2,336-square-foot home, at 7155 La Lenaire Drive, is for sale for $1.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
IDA Supervisor Alan Silverglat reviews his top candidates with fellow board members Sept. 30.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2015
Town Hall's next 'change agent'?

Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross and Assistant Highlands County Administrator Randy Vosburg are the two finalists for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall executive director.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Burn 2016 Easton Team finished third in the 77-team Perfect Game USA 18U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 22 through May 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2015
Sidelines: East County 6.4.2015

BRSC U9 girls post runner-up finish; MBC Elite wins Memorial Day tournament; Mustangs win Academic Team Championship; Florida Burn takes third in Perfect Game tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
File photoTropical Storm Debby brought flooding to St. Armands Circle and several areas of Longboat Key in June 2012.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 3, 2015
Local officials eye hurricane season

As hurricane season begins, officials urge residents to plan ahead during the calm before the storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River junior shortstop Kinsey Goelz fields a ball during a college showcase tournament. Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 17, 2014
The Tampa Mustangs are on a title hunt

The Tampa Mustangs 16s softball team finished as the ASA Nationals runner-up for the second-consecutive season in August.

  • East County
  • Sports
Memorial benches will be similar to the ones already installed along Greenbrook Boulevard. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
CDD develops memorial program

Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 will allow residents to honor loved ones with three types of memorials.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Cops Corner 06.24.10

The complainant reported two males loaded two computers into a shopping cart containing two pillows, which were used to hide the computers. The males then proceeded past all points of sale to a vehicle that was parked outside the store.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 21, 2011
Neighbors: Weldon Frost

The residents of less-tropical places may have Jack Frost nipping at their noses, but Longboat Key has it's own 'Frost' - Weldon Frost. He has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army for 23 years at the most lucrative bucket in all of Sarasota County - the Longboat Key Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Shannon Snyder doesn’t believe the county should levy park impact fees on parks for which the city pays a higher level of service, such as Payne Park. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2011
Commissions spar over fees levied

Commissions for the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County debated Tuesday at a joint meeting park impact fees and a perceived dual taxation issue for city residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2010
Real Estate Reports - Longboat Key

Former Wagner agents join Michael Saunders; Bayer, Ackerman release new luxury market analysis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 2, 2014
Fruitville plan aims to avoid neighbor's problems

A plan for 420 acres around Fruitville Road east of I-75 focuses on staying ahead of development.

  • East County
  • News
Kailyn Scully scored 11 points and hauled in six boards in Lakewood Ranch's victory against Palm Harbor University Jan. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team is ranked No. 2 in the state in Class 7A for good reason.

  • East County
  • Sports
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