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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Sarasota to break ground on Honore extension

The 2.7-mile extension of Honore Avenue from Bee Ridge Road north to Fruitville Road will kick off with a groundbreaking at 9 a.m. tomorrow. The groundbreaking will be on the north side of Webber Street, east of Mapleloft Lane and west of the bridge on Phillippi Creek.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 6, 2021
Vue condo sells for $3.575 million

19th floor unit at 1155 N. Gulfstream Ave. is the top seller for the week of Sept. 20-24 in the Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch and Osprey areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse senior Owen Ingham, here driving the lane against Manatee High in 2019, has been a leader for the Mustangs during the pandemic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2020
Sports leaders rise in East County

High school lacrosse athletes keep their teammates on track during the pandemic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ginger and Melanie O'Connor
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 1, 2016
Mother, daughter team to open boutique near St. Armand’s Circle

Apricot Lane Boutique will offer clothing, gifts and jewelry for women of all ages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two hatchlings were found at the excavation and were guided toward the water.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 22, 2015
Turtle Watch holds first public nest excavation of the season

Longboat Key Turtle Watch held a public excavation of the first hatched loggerhead turtle nest of the season on June 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
McKenzie Lantz contributed four kills and an ace to lead Sarasota Christian to a 3-0 win in the Class 2A-District 9 semifinals.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 21, 2015
Sarasota Christian breezes into district final

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat St. Petersburg Canterbury 3-0 Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Yes, We Have Some Bananas" is a fresh exhibit with a stale Volkswagen.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • January 4, 2012
The good, bad, ugly and bizarre

It's been six years since we reported on our excursion to the bewildering world of Art Basel Miami Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2009
Mustangs tie Rams

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team tied Riverview 1-1 Nov. 12, improving its record to 1-0-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2009
Mustangs win season opener

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated St. Pete Catholic 3-0 Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Kailey Christian is greeted at the plate by her Mustangs teammates following her home run against Sarasota High. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2018
Top-ranked Lakewood Ranch softball team shines under the (disco) lights

The Mustangs are primed for another deep playoff run.

  • East County
  • Sports
Speakers Dr. David Matkin and James Linn, third from left, with County Commissioner Nora Patterson, panel moderator, and Tiger Bay President Mollie Cardamone. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2012
Ongoing pension woes at center of discussion

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club hosted two pension attorneys and a financial-management professor to discuss growing concerns with public-sector pensions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A ground-breaking ceremony was held off Cattlemen Road, across the street from Sports Authority, at 2 p.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2012
Mega mall construction begins

Taubman and Benderson Development today officially broke ground on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2011
Sheriff's office conducts drug drop-off program

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office this week began its Citizen Medication Collection Program to provide a safe disposal location for unused prescription medications.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Mar Vista project gets noisy approval

A second-story deck receives approval from the planning board after Village residents make their concerns loud and clear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2009
Mustangs to host band competition

The Mustangs Music in Motion competition will start at 6:15 p.m., Nov. 7, at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2020
No feud for this family in Lakewood Ranch

Alliance hosts first large in-person networking event.

  • East County
  • Business
Sheila Halpin and Kevin Clayton. Photo by Brendan Lavell
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 4, 2020
Rotary supplies the love in Lakewood Ranch

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch helps collect supplies for Manatee County schools.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sheila Connell says it's important to not get defeated.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 1, 2019
New Years resolutions can be hard to keep in Sarasota

Here's how to maintain your New Years resolution in a healthy way.

  • Health
Flori Roberts, Dr. Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating at SMOA's Inaugural Bash in January 2013.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 24, 2014
Elaine Keating pledges a million dollar match to SMOA

Philanthropist Elaine Keating just started the push toward the fundraising finish of the Sarasota Museum of Art campaign. Keating, a founding member of SMOA, pledged one million dollars to match any new contributions.

  • Arts + Culture
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