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The Whitney Beach Shopping Plaza has been for sale since early 2009, originally listed at $6.5 million. It sold for $3.7 million Dec. 17.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.7 million

The sale marks the beginning of a two- to three-month push to attract tenants to the 85% vacant north-end shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ailani Maximo, a rising eighth grader at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, is one of the 60 students selected to be a scholar in the Take Stock in Children Manatee program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 14, 2021
Take Stock brings out Myakka City student's wealth of talent

Take Stock in Children Manatee invests its resources into Myakka City student.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch community development district supervisors hope going to a partially automated gate system for the Country Club will save money and solve entry problems. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch IDA budget includes gate changes

Some projects put on hold due to pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
The Elks Lodge Car Show and Vendor Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Elks hosts 'Stuff the Truck' event Saturday to feed hungry children.

Busy weekend for Lakewood Ranch Elks who host a food collection on Saturday and a Car Show and Vendor Fair on Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County libraries have received a $30,400 grant from the Bradenton COVID-19 Response Fund of the Manatee Community Foundation to support the community and enhance its virtual services and programming. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 21, 2020
Manatee libraries receive grant from Bradenton COVID-19 Response Fund

Manatee County libraries receive a $30,400 grant to enhance virtual services and programming.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 30, 2017
Planned Parenthood honors retiring CEO

The organization gathered to honor retiring CEO Barbara A. Zdravecky after 24 years of leadership.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2022
Fountain at Paul Thorpe Park to close for repairs

The original artist will oversee refurbishment. The fountain is expected to reopen by the end of May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
News Briefs

Off-duty deputy rescues teens; Village Association torn on ad copy; Daiquiri Deck eyes new Venice location

  • Siesta Key
  • News
If you know someone who should be featured as an Athlete of the Week, please call or send the suggestion to Mallory Gnaegy at 366-3468, Ext. 360 or mgnaegy@yourobserver.com.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Marcia Gutridge

Marcia Gutridge retired five years ago from being a junior high principal in Ohio. She started exercising because she finally had the time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Entrepreneur Linda Pelletier has embraced networking as a way to make friends and generate business.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2015
Conversation with Linda Pelletier

Linda Pelletier will serve as the new director for SWAT Networking's Lakewood Ranch chapter.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • October 15, 2020
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The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team will play in its second-consecutive regional final Jan. 31.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Lady Mustangs advance to regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Fort Myers Riverdale 2-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
"The American Woman" stars Sienna Miller. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2019
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lost Lagoon water park was to have a lazy river and other features. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2017
Splash time over for Bradenton water park proposal

Water park developer halts efforts for facility at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
Cougars senior Ashley "Skye" Ekes get a kill during practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 1, 2020
Cougars volleyball is searching for its chemistry

It is the first step on the road to a repeat title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Coral Sheridan at Mar Vista's Easter egg hunt in 2011. File photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 27, 2013
Tidbites: Sarasota produces food and drink winners

The Bunny Trail Is 'Hoppening'; The Bunny Trail Hops Up to the Bar; More Favorites for Feasting at Easter; Call Your Nearest Bunny or It Won't Be Funny!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 2, 2010
Sarasota limits government services during holiday

Libraries and SCAT bus service will be among the services affected by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 7, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A bottle of trouble

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
David Pilston. Photo courtesy of Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Save Our Seabirds hires first-ever vet

The organization is hosting a virtual fundraiser event to reintroduce people to the facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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