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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Pops, a dachshund mix, is eager to greet passersby from his cottage. Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans to add eight more cottages, allowing it to increase capacity for dogs by 50%.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 11, 2019
Animal rescue's $10 million renovation underway in Lakewood Ranch area

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
Prince Contracting is clearing the I-75 median for retention and detention ponds, as well as the creation of temporary lanes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2015
Contractors make way for temporary bridge, ponds

FDOT's plans for the Interstate 75/University Parkway include the widening of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Christian with its second-place award Saturday, Nov. 10. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 15, 2012
Lady Blazers pave way for future

The Sarasota Christian School volleyball team saw its historic season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to Lake Worth Christian in the Class 2A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elezar Toner and C.J. Cooper
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 16, 2014
Braden River students showcase projects

Four Braden River High School students may have futures brighter than they expected at the beginning of the school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Tom Waters, president and CEO of Easter Seals, Rose-Anne Frano, board chairwoman of Easter Seals, and Doug Domino, general manager of Meadows Country Club, show off the the monetary contribution.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
Meadows Golf Tournament raises $100,000 for charity

The Meadows Cup Pro Am Golf Tournament, one of the longest-running charitable golf tournaments in Sarasota County, added five more zeros to its running pot of funds raised for Easter Seals of Southwest Florida.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2009
Mustangs tie Falcons

The Lakewood Ranch Hight boys soccer team tied Saint Stephen's 1-1 Nov. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By George Rauch |
  • March 6, 2013
Market Watch: No clear path for the investor exists

We need to step back, take a look at our investment life and redefine where profits will come from in the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2010
Families kick off summer with picnic

More than 85 members and friends of Temple Emanu-El gathered Saturday, June 19, at Turtle Beach for the second family picnic and Havdalah.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 24, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: May 25, 2017

Arlene Gill and Beverly Douglass died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams was named the Class 7A Player of the Year by the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch girls basketball player and coach receive top honors

  • East County
  • Sports
Margaret Wise, Laura Wood, Stephanie Shaw and Susan Buck
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • June 15, 2012
Farewell to Laura Wood

Farewell to Laura Wood

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
District 67 candidates to debate at Town Hall

All four state District 67 candidates are slated to debate tonight at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill and Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 23, 2010
Enterprising Events

LLSA Chamber holds big week for small businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2013
Old Publix plaza comes down

The final remnants of the Avenue of the Flowers plaza are being torn down now, six months after the town expected.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jacqueline Putrino won the 2021 Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship with an 18-foot putt. Photo courtesy Regina Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2021
State champion golfer gives another ace performance

Jacqueline Putrino followed her state title with a World Junior Championship win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
There are five on-demand crosswalks along Gulf of Mexico Drive in  Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 16, 2018
Pedestrian safety on Longboat Key has no push-button solution

Crosswalks are often a balancing act between vehicular and foot traffic, experts say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
CRA Advisory Board recommends project

An advisory board will recommend the city approve seven downtown projects and a roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Education Center will take over three rooms of the temple.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2021
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel prepares for first season

The organization formerly known as the Longboat Key Education Center has made its final move.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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