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Phil Brannon and Harris Bash, of The Pig Mac, flip burgers for guests.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Burger Cook-Off

Ten teams showed off their burger-flipping skills Nov. 16 at Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church's Burger Cook-Off. Teams crafted varieties of burgers for attendees to try and vote on, along with desserts, which patrons voted on as well.

  • East County
  • News
Lennar Director of Sales and Marketing Matt Devereaux, Lennar area Sales Manager Matt Figlestahler and and Sen. Bill Galvano participate in the ceremony.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 25, 2013
Lennar breaks ground on Bridgewater

National builder Lennar held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 4, 2015
Longboat celebrates Independence Day

Longboat residents, visitors and businesses kicked off their Fourth of July at Freedom Fest at Bicentennial Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diane Lyons uses her love of running to have a positive influence on Sarasota's youngest athletes.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 9, 2012
Neighbors: Diane Lyons

Diane Lyons' nonprofit organization, Shamrockers USA, keeps kids on pace on the track and in life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This year, guests will be able tour models in The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, Country Club East, The Lake Club, Central Park, Greenbrook, Esplanade, and the newest community, Bridgewater.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 22, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes begins this week

The 2013 Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes, which will run from Oct. 25 to Nov. 27, showcases 41 models this year.

  • East County
  • News
Tiffany Yu wears a dress by Debbie Dannheisser Threads while Debbie Dannheisser shows a painting by her late daughter Nichole. She incorporates Nichole's artistry into her fashions.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2020
Spring Sensations hits fashion runway in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good lights up the fashion runway with its annual fundraiser in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Cath Lab Medical Director Vivek Kumar, Chief Nursing Officer Judy Young, Chairman of the Board of Governors Robert Hillstrom, Chief Executive Officer Andy Guz and Chief of Staff Aaron Sudbury look at the plans.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center launches $28.5 million expansion

Community's growth prompts the hospital to plan an expansion.

  • East County
  • News
Demolition of the former Amore restaurant site is nearly complete. From there, the town is planning to build an open-air site for gatherings and events to precede construction of the Art, Culture and Education Center.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 17, 2019
What do Longboaters want?

For partnerships to succeed, all the partners must be in alignment

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota's Sean Ball is named the new head of upper school at The Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 24, 2021
Decades of impact at ODA

Longtime administrator/teacher Sean Ball is named the Out-of-Door Academy's new head of upper school in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Todd and Eddie Morton, co-owners of Morton's Market,  have helped keep the 50-year business alive.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 16, 2019
Morton's Market celebrates 50 years

The grocer, located at 1924 S Osprey Ave, has survived the introduction of grocery chains and multiple ownerships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota High boys lacrosse team holds its final breakdown of the 2021 season. The program won its first game on March 30, 14-3 over St. Petersburg Catholic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 8, 2021
Sarasota High lacrosse programs make progress in first full season

The Sailors have kept battling despite numerous challenges — and a pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Making your fellow players look good is the No. 1 rule in improv," Darryl Knapp says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2014
Introducing the Mayor of Improv

Some towns have mayors, but only Sarasota has a mayor of improv. At least, that's what funny man Darryl Knapp calls himself.

  • Arts + Culture
Winn-Dixie plans to make its debut in Lakewood Ranch in November.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 28, 2020
Winn-Dixie picks November for Lakewood Ranch debut

New Winn-Dixie grocery store plans to "experiment" with ways to serve the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Commission is giving the town of Longboat Key $2 million for Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Bayfront Park funding approved

A revamped Bayfront Park that’s been in the works since 2008 is a go after Sarasota County Commission agreed to a $2 million funding request today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peter Vrinios has been making candy canes since he was 7 and now is teaching his son.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2010
Confection Perfection

Peter Vrinios has been making candy canes since he was 7 years old. Now, the GreyHawk Landing resident is bringing his family's tradition to the East County for the first time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 21, 2017
Sailor Circus gives Sarasotans a sneak peek at their D.C. show

Circus Arts Conservatory hosted a CAC in DC send-off performance on June 20 at Sailor Circus Arena.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview High boys basketball alumnus Brion Whitley is poised for a big 2019-2020 season at Murray State. Photo courtesy Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2019
Riverview High alumnus dishes on Murray State basketball and the NBA Draft

Brion Whitley believes potential top-three draft pick Ja Morant, a Murray State teammate, is worthy of the hype.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

A woman dropped off her daughters, 17 and 13, at the beach. She called the 13-year-old a few hours later to check on the pair, and the younger daughter said her sister had taken off with an older man.

  • Sarasota
  • News
What do you think, should dogs be allowed on the beach?
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 7, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Paws on the beach?

In tonight's meeting the Longboat Key Commission will appoint members to the Dog Beach Feasibility Committee to explore the idea of giving dogs limited access to select portions of Longboat Key beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Performers Joshua Thompson, Topaz Von Wood and Derric Gobourne Jr. credit WBTT for putting them on the path to a professional career. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 25, 2018
'Rockin' Down Fairytale Lane' dancers credit WBTT for their path to success

This triple threat trio in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's upcoming original musical are on the verge of big breaks.

  • Arts + Culture
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