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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 Giant Timber Bamboo is originally from China. Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara
  • By Rick Wielgorecki |
  • March 7, 2012
Home & Garden: Don't get bamboozled

For a long time in my horticultural career, I avoided bamboo like the plague. All I knew about it was that it grew impossibly high and that it spread like wildfire.

  • Arts + Culture
The property at 20 N. Washington Blvd. is one of several the county is selling to replenish its economic uncertainty fund.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 29, 2017
County selling surplus land to add back to reserves

The county took $5.4 million from its economic uncertainty fund to balance the budget. Now there's a plan to put that money back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Alex Mahadevan) Paradise Boat Tours captain Sherman Baldwin will go before the Sarasota City Commission Tuesday to pitch plans for a ferry across Sarasota Bay to Bradenton Beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2017
Water transit options float forward

Can water taxis and ferries help untangle the barrier island traffic problem?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • October 13, 2012
Could you live in a zero cost house? Me neither.

Could you live in a zero cost house? Me neither.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Colony crossroads

U.S. trustee William Maloney, who will oversee a settlement conference this week, could close The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort as early as Aug. 7, according to his trustee report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Mulqueen recently released his first book, "The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper." Photo courtesy of Human Kinetics Inc.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2011
SMR hires coordinator for sports complex

Tim Mulqueen said the possibilities are endless for Lakewood's newest amenity.

  • East County
  • News
Hickory Hollow
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • May 21, 2020
Smokin' Summer Spots

LWR Life contributor Shellie Terry shares the secrets to finding the best barbecue in town.

  • LWR Life
Nolan Middle School eighth-grade pitcher Jacob Danowski hurled the Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U All-Stars into the Babe Ruth League World Series. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader spends first week of school playing in the Babe Ruth League World Series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Braden River High football team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its homecoming game Sept. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 3, 2012
Braden River Pirates fall short, make progress

The team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its homecoming game Sept. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Robyn Bell conducts The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Pops Orchestra to put on Season of Celebrities

The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton will feature a guest artist at each concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jenifer C. Back DMD |
  • November 1, 2019
The Truth about Gum Disease

The Truth about Gum Disease

  • Health
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The 11-unit Infinity condo will overlook the Gulf.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2014
Site work begins on Infinity condo

The long-awaited project at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive will bring 11 luxury condo units to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lisa Wells, Toni-Anne DeNicola and Ingrid Eichman
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 1, 2022
Selby Garden pays tribute to floral designs with spring luncheon.

The luncheon was held on April 27.

  • Black Tie
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 4, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Two

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
School Board Chairwoman Karen Carpenter addresses the audience before panelists speak.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2013
Local leaders address area education needs

Local leaders shared their visions for education in the area and state during a Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
Holiday TRX cardio tennis class announced

Cardio tennis manager Michele Krause will hold a holdiday TRX cardio tennis class from 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA's Brian Ragone is a perfect 5-0 in the 300-meter hurdles this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
Thunder hurdler races toward title

ODA senior Brian Ragone hasn't lost a 300-meter hurdle race so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2011
Marina's holds pizza eat off

As part of their 28th anniversary celebration, the owners of Marina's Pizza in Lakewood Ranch hosted a pizza eat off this morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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