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BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 7, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15

BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 13, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Starbucks on Main Street is getting painted this week. Stores will stay open during the painting process.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 25, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Main Street gets repainting

Part of routine maintenance to the exterior of individual businesses, the painting began April 1 and the process will take four to six months.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 24, 2017
Girls Inc. thanks Champions for Girls

The nonprofit celebrated its top donors at a reception Jan. 24.

  • Black Tie
This home at 19428 Ganton Ave., in The Concession sold for $1.599 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,005 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agent Michael Burke.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 6, 2020
Concession homes tops sales at $1.6 million

Concession homes tops sales in Lakewood Ranch area at $1.6 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Commissioner Phillip Younger is running for his first official two-year term in the town's March election.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2010
Rajewski changes his mind

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger still has no official challengers for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 16, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clay artist Ken Shields of Sarasota has displayed his work in the Art at the Ranch Festival on more than one occasion.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 22, 2011
GALLERY: Art at the Ranch

Hundreds of East County residents and art enthusiasts alike flocked to Main Street in Lakewood Ranch for the 11th Annual Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival March 19-20. The event, organized by ArtCenter Manatee and sponsored by LWR Communities LLC, featured painters, photographers, jewelers, sculptors, potters textile artists and more from as far away as California and Maine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kelly Morrell and Burt Romanoff at the Senior Friendship Center event on their first outing as an engaged couple
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 23, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Love ...; ... and marriage; ... and an institution you can't disparage; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
The Riverview volleyball team celebrates its first district title since 2006.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2017
Top-five 2016-2017 Sarasota high school moments

A team and individual state title were the standout successes for area schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The indoor gymnasium and weight room at Arlington Park, 2650 Waldemere St., are free to use during regular business hours for ages 16 and older.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2018
Get out and get fit

A roundup of ongoing events in our area

  • Health
Major League Football officials say Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, with its 22 fields, nine of which are lighted, are enticing for a future headquarters site. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2015
New football league eyes Ranch for headquarters

Major League Football is scouting the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch for its headquarters and training facilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • 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
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 26, 2015
Sarasota hits stride in sixth inning against Braden River

After Friday night's 7-4 victory over Braden River, the Sarasota baseball team improved its record to 3-1, with its only blemish on the season coming against Riverview in a 3-2 defeat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2019
Bye mom ... hello learning

Some parents struggle to say goodbye on first day

  • East County
  • News
Jacob Jones, 12, from Greenbrook, watches as his player parachutes down to begin his second game.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 18, 2018
A Fortnite out in Lakewood Ranch

Video game craze comes to Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
Ilana Armida played a final gig in Lakewood Ranch Jan. 6 and is headed to Los Angeles on Jan. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 12, 2017
Time to fly for Lakewood Ranch pop singer

Mill Creek's Ilana Armida moves to L.A. to chase her dreams.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2017
Siesta Key trolley exceeds expectations

Sarasota County Area Transit staff are confident the Siesta Key Breeze open-air circulator will last longer than its six-month test period.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A national retailer will assume the former Circuit City space this summer, in time to open for the holiday season. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2013
Benderson expands former Circuit City

A national retailer new to the area will occupy the 35,000-square-foot building once it's finished.

  • East County
  • News
A new boat launch and bathrooms are part of the $4.5 million expansion to Blackburn Point Park. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Osprey revitalization

Bisected by U.S. 41, Osprey sits in the center of Sarasota County, edged by luxury areas such as Palmer Ranch and Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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