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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 7, 2010
Water shut-offs scheduled on LBK

Neighborhoods south of Bay Isles Road will have water shut-offs and boil alerts this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2012
Financing stalled on maintenance facility

Financing for Lakewood Ranch's new maintenance facility has been stalled until the Inter-District Authority secures completes the permitting process.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 30, 2012
Changes planned for Galileo and Retropolitan restaurants in Burns Square

Changes planned for Galileo and Retropolitan restaurants in Burns Square

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 14, 2011
City eyes job and service cuts

Thirteen positions are targeted for elimination, and city residents may see reductions in a host of services they once took for granted, as City Hall seeks to trim millions from its 2012 budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Our View: How long to build a bridge?

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker last week released a new timetable to move forward on building a bridge - a bridge that heretofore has been in discussion and planning for 10 years - 10 years!

  • East County
  • Opinion
This home at 8499 Lindrick Lane in the Concession sold for $7.98 million. Built in 2010, it has six bedrooms, eight-and-three-half baths, a pool and 15,077 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 7, 2022
Concession home tops East County sales in first half of 2022

Here is a look at the top 10 residential real estate sales of 2022 through June.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Both opponents and supporters of the Sarasota Orchestra's proposal packed the commission chambers at City Hall on Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2019
City Commission rejects orchestra's Payne Park vision

Although the Sarasota Orchestra said it was the only viable site in the city, the commission ruled out using the park property for a music hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Village resident Gene Jaleski sent photos of peacocks impeding traffic on Broadway last month to Mayor Jim Brown.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 4, 2015
Peacocks ruffle feathers again

Have you heard the mating calls? The Village’s most notorious birds are growing their flock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Richard Russell plays Tybalt in the Sarasota Opera's 1993 production of "Romeo & Juliet." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2019
Asolo Rep, Sarasota Opera and Sarasota Orchestra celebrate milestone season

Three Sarasota arts organizations celebrate milestone anniversaries by looking backwards and forwards.

  • Arts + Culture
Mote has said county financial support is essential for making the five-story, 110,000-square-foot aquarium project a reality.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 23, 2019
County analysis of Mote project raises questions

A consultant challenged projections associated with a proposed aquarium project, but Mote officials remain optimistic about receiving county support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 2, 2013
Season opens for Gulf Red Snapper

Fisherman can now try their hand at catching red snapper in state and federal waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Realtor Donna Soda of the Soda-Stavola Group said her favorite part of the home is the massive lanai. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2020
Lots of luxury living being sold in Lakewood Ranch area

Luxury home market thriving in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2013
DID talks downtown restaurant restrictions

One DID board member is hoping the district will consider limiting the space restaurants can occupy downtown in an effort to encourage a better mix of retail developments.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2009
Key Club holds town hall meeting

The goal of the Longboat Key Club's Islandside Redevelopment Plan Town Hall meeting is to give those voices that haven't been heard a chance to discuss the plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2021
Manasota Track Club cleans up Gulf of Mexico Drive

The club adopted a stretch of the road leading into Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Trent Sinkfield.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Arnav Mohanty teamed up with his twin brother, Arsav, to win the No. 1 boys doubles title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2012
Lakewood Ranch tennis makes a grand slam

The Lakewood Ranch High girls and boys tennis teams and the ODA girls tennis team all advanced to the regional semifinals April 9-10. The winners will advance to the regional finals April 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Lake View Estates at Lake Club home at 14770 Como Circle sold for $2.7 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,821 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 4, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 20-24 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake View Estates at Lake Club home on Como Circle tops the week's sales at $2.7 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Brooks Larson started the Sailors'    regional final on the mound.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Senior's timely performances have Sarasota baseball in final four

He's performed well at the plate and on the mound.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Ted Lindenberg hopes to inspire a new generation of bookworms. Lindenberg hopes his nonprofit group, Books for Kids Promoting Literacy, will help boost county students’ interest in reading and test scores.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 4, 2015
For the love of books

Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Ted Lindenberg hopes story time will not only boost test scores but also help Manatee County students develop a lifelong love of reading.

  • East County
  • News
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