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The Evolution development team hopes to begin construction in spring and complete the project by late 2020.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Developer plans Golden Gate Point condo

A proposed eight-story, 20-unit condominium drew questions from residents about parking and construction staging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2016
Braden River falls in rematch against Venice

The Pirates could not stop the Indians' ground game, again.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Richard Aranibar, CEO Andy Guz and Director of Surgical Services John Hall stand in front of the new cardiac catheterization lab.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2019
After 15 years, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center continues to grow to serve community

After 15 years, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center continues to grow to serve community

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Ira Abrahamson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 7, 2011
Bridge player makes triumphant feat

Dr. Ira Abrahamson bid and made 7 notrump in back-to-back hands, which is like making two holes-in-one in successive outings of golf, he says. He made the first hand in his apartment, where he plays on Tuesdays, and it was the last hand bid of the day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock inspects two groins Dec. 17 that were installed last year to hold sand at the north end of the Island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2016
Bid protest affects Longboat Key beach project

Bid protest may hold up Longboat Key beach project

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Eaton catches a Frisbee. Photos by Jason Clary
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
A league of their own

Abby Toole-Plummer organizes Ultimate Frisbee games that appeal to both seasoned athletes and newcomers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although a broader solicitation process will take place, Baltimore Snowball Factory ownerEric Garfield has already expressed his interest in operating as a vendor at the downtown park.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
To energize Five Points, city officials may let it snow

Attempting to offset the burdens of construction and activate a public space, the city could allow the Baltimore Snowball Factory to operate in Five Points Park on a trial basis.

  • Sarasota
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Scott Toedman and Braden River Elementary School kindergartener Olivia Matthews sit down to enjoy breakfast.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 27, 2017
Braden River Elementary celebrates dads

Special guests enjoyed a free breakfast in the 'VIP' lounge at Braden River Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Soccer squads kick off 2009 season

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy all look to build off of last season's success.

  • East County
  • Sports
Claudiu Retean, 36, focuses on smacking the ball during match No. 1 of the Pros versus Prodigies event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 2, 2015
Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival draws crowds

Manatee County celebrates Take Stock in Children May 2, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center, tennis, tennis festival, Tennis Festival, Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center, Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Photo by Mark Wemple
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 13, 2015
Q+A with Reynolds Allen

W. Reynolds Allen, a founding partner of Tampa-based Allen Norton & Blue, has represented the town of Longboat Key in union contract negotiations since 1993, when Griff Roberts was the town manager. His firm has 33 lawyers in five offices.

  • Longboat Key
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Huck will be one of the three otters featured at Mote.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Mote's "Otters and Their Waters" to open Friday.

Mote Marine Aquarium’s newest temporary exhibit, Otters & Their Waters, will open to the public Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High sophomore Kayla Gray scored two goals for the Jamaican U17 women’s team during the World Cup Qualifier May 2 to May 6 in Guatemala City.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 30, 2012
Pirate scores on national stage

Braden River High sophomore forward Kayla Gray was selected to play for the Jamaican U17 women's team in the World Cup qualifier May 2 to May 6, in Guatemala City.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2015
OBITUARY | John Randolph-Swainson

John Randolph-Swainson, of Longboat Key and Chestnut Hill, Mass., died Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Sheriff'   s Office has made an arrest in the Feb. 4 murder in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 18, 2017
Arrest made in Lakewood Ranch murder case

One suspect still at large in murder of Alexander Cherp at Greenbrook Park.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.17.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Don Cronson and Gary O’Hagan
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 18, 2012
Dick Vitale Gala honoring Jay Wright, Gary Williams and Lou Holtz

Dick Vitale Gala honoring Jay Wright, Gary Williams and Lou Holtz

  • Black Tie
Kerrie Lehnert and Robert Dinan
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: 10 or Fewer Employees: Kitchens by Kerrie

Kerrie Lehnert makes a mean "homeless stew" - a concoction she developed from her grandmother's recipe and began serving to the homeless on the streets of San Francisco years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighter Ben Carpenter, engineer Jacob Lilly and firefighter Chad Hoeksema work at Station 4, the station closest to the new site, pictured in background.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2018
New station answers alarm in Lakewood Ranch

Fire district saw need to change plans for a new station's location.

  • East County
  • News
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