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The Bay Sarasota included this rendering of the Phase 1 park in the site plan proposal it filed with the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 18, 2019
The Bay Sarasota files site plan for first phase

The independent group leading the redevelopment of city-owned bayfront land has submitted a detailed proposal for a 10-acre park north of Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Country Club at Lakewood Ranch home at 7806 Mathern Court sold for $1,295,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,973 square feet of living area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2020
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton home sales at $2,085,500

List of residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas for Nov. 23-27.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Peg McKinley accepts the County Commissioner's award from Vanessa Baugh during the meeting on April 24, 2018, now known as Palm Aire Women's Club day.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 2, 2018
Palm Aire's day to celebrate

Manatee County proclaimed April 24, 2018 to be the Palm Aire Women's Club Day.

  • East County
  • News
The city workshop is the first step toward adjusting regulations on new projects bordering Laurel Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2016
City prepares to vet Laurel Park zoning changes

Staff is holding a community workshop to discuss new zoning regulations, drafted after the city rejected the proposed expansion of the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Betty Schoenbaum may be 100, but it doesn't stop her from going to events like Circus Arts Gala, pictured here. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2017
100 Years of Heart: Betty Schoenbaum joins the centenarian club

Renowned philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum reflects on her love of giving and shares her perspective after 100 years of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ava Banks and Keira Baldwin
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 2, 2017
ODA fifth graders finish their time at the lower school

The lower school graduates were celebrated at a ceremony on June 2 at Siesta Key Chapel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Alan Hansen says he saw firsthand the effect that breast cancer had on a manager at his Texas Roadhouse.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Pink passion at the Mall at UTC

Local businessmen dress to the hilt to raise awareness about breast cancer research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
City commissioners hope City Manager Bob Bartolotta and City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini can resolve issues between them related to a computer investigation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Tension at City Hall

City Manager Bob Bartolotta is still awaiting the results of a computer investigation of his computer more than three months after City Clerk and Auditor Pamela Nadalini ordered it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 28, 2010
Trustee appointed to oversee Colony operations

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will allow a trustee to oversee resort operations at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, effectively removing the resort's longstanding management.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2017
Letters to the Editor Longboat Key 02.16.17

Longboaters take stand on Colony redevelopment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 15, 2012
Nov. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Sarasota judge ruling to favor IPOC, Sarasota streetcar routes, Siesta Key canal Connectors and more!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sean Lee has spent the last 12 winters in Sarasota as a student and now as a teacher.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2015
Sean Lee: Symphonic Snowbird returns to Sarasota

For violinst Sean Lee, every winter in Sarasota is a musical homecoming.

  • Arts + Culture
If the city approves the Wal-Mart supercenter later this year, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. would demolish Ringling Shopping Center and build the new store in its place. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2012
Wal-Mart proposal reviewed tomorrow

A Wal-Mart supercenter store is being proposed where the Ringling Shopping Center now sits. If approved, it will be the second Wal-Mart location to be built within city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 28, 2014
County approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

The County Commission approved a 5 mph reduction on a half-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 4, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 5

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Country Club at Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams is an advocate for himself and others affected by hearing loss. He can use this remote control to change settings for the inner ear implant he got in 2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
Bradenton expo makes sense of hearing issues

Hearing Tech Expo and Clinic offers information, resources to those affected by hearing loss in Manatee, Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
Author Latoya Desamour talks about bullying with students at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
Author teaches McNeal students about bullying

Author uses personal experiences to connect with students at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 4, 2019
Cops Corner: Engine trouble on a sailboat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Clockwise from left: Willis A. Smith Construction President and CEO David Sessions,  Fawley Bryant Architecture co-owners Stu Henderson and Steve Padgett and Willis Smith Vice President Nathan Carr are just getting started.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2020
Willis Smith right at home with library project in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith right at home with Manatee County library project in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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