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A group of town officials and Key residents are working to create a list of questions that will be used to find out what the town wants and where it’s headed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 13, 2013
Town Provides Consultant Draft Questions

Town Manager Dave Bullock facilitated a town working group meeting Monday that got together to create a list of questions it expects a consultant to answer later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Banstra and Doris Van Nostrand of Bahia Oaks Lodge.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Civic Beautification Awards

The Sarasota Garden Club honored a variety of business, organizations and associations for their landscaping, Friday, Jan, 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emily Hall said her local aquarium made a huge impact on her.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2018
Something new to sea in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Seth McGarry. Photo courtesy A Plus Pro Photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch freshman Courtney Chapin and Braden River High sophomore Ryan Walker competed in the 2014 National YMCA Short Course Swimming Championships April 1 through April 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2014
Making Waves

Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swimmers qualified for Y Nationals and the 2014 Florida Swimming All-Star Dual Meet for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 7 Recap

This week Alex makes a real move on Kelsey, Chloe stands up to Alex and Madisson's mom hosts a trainwreck of a barbecue.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Hailey, Rachel and Audrey Weeks often enjoy evenings at the park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 28, 2016
Single mom's battle for vision offers an inspiring sight

Greenbrook woman wages marathon struggle against Usher syndrome.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota think tank partners with Georgia Tech; One defendant remains in city Sunshine lawsuit; Pine View ranks among nation's best, again

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seven-year-olds Madison Goda and Chiara Diaz get ready to kick a balloon.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Kids: Weird Animals Vacation Bible School

Children in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth, sang songs, learned about Bible stories, crafted items to bring home to their parents and a range of other activities June 16-20, at Harvest United Methodist Church, for Harvest Kids: Weird Animals Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 13, 2011
Lady Mustangs kick past Lady Tarpons

Aubrey Riggins scored Lakewood Ranch's lone goal off an assist by Morgan Salmon as the Lady Mustangs defeated Charlotte 1-0 Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 16, 2018
JFCS honors Rose Chapman at retirement kick-off breakfast

Community leaders praise Rose Chapman’s commitment to providing for the community

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
CDD considers proposals for sidewalk snafu

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 Board of Supervisors voted to continue their public hearing regarding sidewalk assessments to June 11.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea presented County Commissioners with a $1.5 billion budget Tuesday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget

Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget which will be reviewed by commissioners in a series of public workshops.

  • East County
  • News
Connor Maag plays with the puppy.
  • By Maddy Del Medico |
  • June 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fur Fun Summer Camp

Campers of the Sarasota Humane Society played with puppies and kittens at Fur Fun Summer Camp Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20. The camp runs throughout July and invites children to learn about pet care and animal safety. On Thursday, the campers made kitten toys and learned how to bathe a puppy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 27, 2015
Central Park: The seven-member wonder

Meet those who make up the community’s first resident-led HOA board.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch softball team danes before a game against Braden River.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2017
Area softball teams find their groove with music

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The shooting is connected to another incident reported by the Sarasota Police Department around the same time Sunday morning.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 21, 2014
Two dead in North Sarasota shooting

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies found three victims inside Kay's Lounge early Sunday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynda Nixon ties coastal design into her Christmas decorations at her shop on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 25, 2015
Holiday hassle: Lakewood Ranch designer decorates homes for Christmas

Too stressed to decorate? No problem.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Orville Clayton, pictured in 2009, at Westminster Manor in Bradenton, holding one of his recent woodcarvings, a Kachina doll. His belt buckle features a turtle. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2014
Clayton went many extra miles for turtles

From the beginning, Longboat Key Turtle Watch's 'Top Turtle' Orville Clayton kept both turtles and volunteers on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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