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Davis Development and its sister company, Morrow Construction, began site work on The Venue at Lakewood Ranch in the first week of July.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 31, 2013
Construction begins on The Venue apartments

An Atlanta-based developer and its sister company have begun clearing land for the three-building, four-story The Venue at Lakewood Ranch apartments.

  • East County
  • News
Francey O’Brien, Shirley Beachum and Evelyn Fresch at last year's parade and honor program.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 9, 2016
Service of Significance: The most prominent war memories of veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, we spoke with six area veterans to hear their stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Lynn and Brian Fitzpatrick are some of the founding members of the Celtic Heritage Society in Lakewood Ranch. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 17, 2018
Can't knock this block party in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch clubs, Tour of Homes will be showcased at annual event.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Kaye. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 13, 2012
Scene & Heard

Former Asolo Rep actors come this-close to snagging a Tony Award; Sarasota community rallies to watch Nik Wallenda cross Niagara Falls; Wirries is Italy-bound and blogging for Diversions

  • Arts + Culture
Construction crews will remove an estimated 35,000 cubic yards of dirt during the duration of the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
S.R. 64 construction focused on drainage

Contractors have relocated the majority of utilities associated with the widening of State Road 64 and will continue to address East County drainage improvements in the coming months.

  • East County
  • News
An updated conceptual of The Quay shows One Park as one building on the northern end of the 14.7-acre development at the corner of North Tamiami Trail and Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 30, 2022
Court declines summary judgment on plan for One Park in The Quay

A legal challenge to a plan for One Park within The Quay that would build over Quay Commons must be resolved in a trial, a court rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2015
Learning Curve

Sarasota High junior defensive lineman Gerome Howard has only been playing football for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 22, 2016
A sensible path for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Private management is the right course for the city’s Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
If the parking spaces are approved, several palm trees will be removed.  David Conway
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 14, 2020
22 parking slots proposed for Siesta Village

County Commissioners favor the project and approve study of configuration and costs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Haile Middle School seventh-grader Kaylee Kehler dribbles to the basket during the Nike Girls Basketball Camp July 6, at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Nike Basketball Camp gives girls a place to hone their skills.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota City Commission is working toward developing a master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club and intends to enlist the help of a citizen advisory committee.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 7, 2014
Commissioners hash out details of Bobby Jones committee

At a meeting Monday, the Sarasota City Commission continued its discussion regarding the future growth and management of the municipal golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Preliminary designs feature a central courtyard and a traffic circle for the new center.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 27, 2017
Ringling updates Longboat arts center project

The center hopes to have designs finalized by the early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Real estate

Realtors say they expect fewer investors to snatch homes off the market in the coming year, which will leave more inventory available from which primary homebuyers can choose.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 8, 2017
New neighborhood beat in Lakewood Ranch's Indigo

'The Blue Pelicans' connect with music and friends in the new and thriving community.

  • East County
  • News
Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. Photo by Caleb Motsinger.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 3, 2020
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium releases adult female loggerhead

The previously tagged turtle was receiving care for blood loss because of a mangled flipper.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2013
P&Z recommends revised boat ordinance

The ordinance that made waves between Village and Country Club Shores residents will now set sail toward the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe and Pat Abrams with their dogs, Rory and Ana. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 7, 2013
K-9 Search and Rescue Team sniffs out crime

Pat and Joe Abrams recover missing persons and emphasize prevention.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Owen's Fish Camp opened in Sarasota in 2010. A second OFC is headed to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 11, 2020
Owen's Fish Camp hooks Lakewood Ranch location

Lakewood Ranch will be home to a second Owen's Fish Camp restaurant.

  • East County
  • News
At low tide, Commissioner Phill Younger says that concrete teeth, or baffling, used to help stop the flow of sand to hold a beach, are non-existent right now in the seaward sections of the groins that jut into the Gulf. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2015
Sand saving groins questioned

Two groins installed to hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key will be left alone for now. But commissioners made it known Monday they want frequent updates on their performance before more sand is placed there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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