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The Villages at Lakewood Ranch South, south of University Parkway, depicts a walkable community clustered around seven lakes. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2013
Sarasota considers changes to its 2050 growth plan

In 11 years, only one project has been completed under Sarasota's 2050 Plan. Developers are seeking modifications make development more viable.

  • East County
  • News
Robert Johnson, the Manatee County School District’s director of planning and performance management, talks to a group Nov. 19 about the process of setting long-term goals.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Public helps set school district budget priorities

In a move to regain trust, the Manatee County School District asked the public to take surveys at schools this month. The results will guide the district's goals for the next five years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 22, 2012
Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The city approved the Whitaker Gateway Park dog park in 2017, but it reversed course following resident pushback.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2018
City abandons Whitaker Gateway Park dog park plan

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, the board also set a public hearing on the proposed Lido pavilion project and moved forward with establishing a park district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 4, 2009
Downtown projects combined for better pricing

The city hopes to receive a construction discount by pairing the Five Points roundabout and Palm Avenue bulb-out projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
Manatee Schools employs budget freezes

Facing a potential shortfall this year, the district put spending controls in place for the rest of the school year - limits that may impact classrooms, principals say.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Hill and his 10-year-old son, Drew, have a baseball hat from each of the stadium's they've visited.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2015
All-American adventure

For the past three years, The Out-of-Door Academy fifth-grader Drew Hill and his father, Chris, have spent a week during the summer visiting America’s Major League ballparks.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 20, 2021
Commissioners outline priority projects

Among high-priority projects are updates to SCAT, a 200-bed correctional facility and a medical examiner's office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city is considering short-term and long-term options for improving the operations at Bobby Jones.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Bobby Jones considers rate increases

As the city prepares to discuss significant renovations to the golf facility, advisory board members are focused on a more sustainable business model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Club President Scott Gray, Nick Adams and Joe McElmeel. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 28, 2021
Republican Club of Longboat Key reunites for season

The club heard from author Nick Adams for their October meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The event will be held outside the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2020
Coronavirus testing site to open in Manatee County

Patients will need a prescription to participate.

  • East County
  • News
The Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch is in the planning process of a 6 million dollar facelift to become a new EVEN Health and Wellness Hotel.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 14, 2016
Hotel plans debut in Lakewood Ranch

The Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch has quite the plan in the works.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • March 23, 2022
Weekly newspapers dead? Not us

Weekly newspapers are being shuttered by hedge fund owners. We’re long from being gone at the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 28, 2012
Guest Fashion Editor: Ashley Lauren Gruters

She's the owner of SRQtees Events and Wedding Planning, a second-grade teacher, athlete and wife.

  • Arts + Culture
Keri Porter rides the parade on golf cart with her Lee Elzey.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 10, 2017
Santa rides into Heritage Harbour

Bradenton community celebrates holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bre Brown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Bre Brown

The ODA junior talks playing defense and learning to be easier on herself

  • East County
  • Sports
Steve Dietz, the general manager of golf operations at the Waterlefe Golf & River Club, said the course just finished a $250,000 improvement program.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2018
Waterlefe continues to pick up pace in Bradenton

Waterlefe continues to pick up pace as its expands its golf club membership in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch IDA will interview each of the five candidates June 10.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
FINAL FIVE

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Inter-District Authority have selected five candidates to interview on June 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 19, 2022
Supply on the rise in Sarasota real estate market

Inflation, mortgage rate increase cited in first year-over-year supply increase since spring 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 26, 2017
Republican Club mingles with town officials

Town officials and residents gathered July 26 at Portofino Ristorante & Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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