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Representatives of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board today met for their agenda review meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 14, 2012
IDA considers staff expenditure changes

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority today considered changes to how much money staff can spend, in certain situations, without specific board approval.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 3, 2018
School Board hires Orlando attorney to investigate complaint against superintendent

The attorney, who has previous experience working with Florida school boards, is working at a rate of $180 an hour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of three demo flower baskets located at Main Street and Palm Avenue, the first option offered by the Downtown Improvement District features a hanging basket off the arm of a light pole.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2015
UPDATE: DID seeks public input on flower baskets

The Downtown Improvement District has set up three flower baskets for display on light poles at Main Street and Palm Avenue, hoping for feedback on the best option from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Britton Foster is excited about his group’s newest commercial. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2012
Doritos finalist has 'Cool' Ranch connection

Britton Foster, son of Ranch Realtor Tierney Foster, is an aspiring filmmmaker in Hollywood, Calif.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Cornerstone Solutions Group

11 or More Employees - Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.7.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The city will review the final report to see if any red flags are present, but so far, the Army Corps is still confident in the plan to dredge Big Pass.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2015
City unfazed by critical review of Big Pass dredge

A draft of an independent peer review raised issues with plans to renourish Lido Key and dredge Big Pass — but the city and Army Corps say their confidence in the project isn't sunk yet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2013
Buchanan urges FDA for tighter regulations

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is working to have the FDA increase restrictions on painkillers containing hydrocodone.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department thanks community, staff

Department's first Medal Day honors those who serve and those who help.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2012
Sarasota County seeks medical board volunteers

An emergency medical services district advisory board is seeking seven volunteers that live in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brandon Wardell, left, along with  Shonn Wiley, Eric Gutman and David Larsen work together to re-create that doo-wop sound as Under the Streetlamp. (Courtesy)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Van Wezel show brings a yuletide hue

'Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays' offers good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll Christmas.

  • Arts + Culture
The Siesta Shuttle will offer advertising space on the back end of its buses. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2013
Firm to launch Siesta Shuttle

Two entrepreneurs spent $20,000 to start a bus service from Westfield Southgate Mall to Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2011
Manasota Lacrosse League gears up for fall season

The Manasota Lacrosse League will open its 5th annual Fall Ball fall lacrosse league Sept. 18 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • October 9, 2010
Southeast shuts out Pirates

The Seminoles controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball as they beat Braden River 31-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
Universal Window Solutions owners Bob Smith, right, and Rocky Smith expect a new headquarters with a larger showroom to pay for itself through more revenue. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Sean Roth |
  • July 25, 2012
Universal Window plans for a growth spurt

The owners of a Longboat Key window showroom hope a new headquarters and larger showroom will yield oversized results. The shift is the culmination of smaller growth moves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2010
Pension board, town clash over decision

The Firefighters Pension Board approved Monday, Dec. 13 two separate investigations of its pension for $65,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
KB Belton. Photo courtesy The Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2020
Two area high schools announce coaching changes

The Out-of-Door Academy has a new football coach, while Booker High has a new girls basketball coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
The intersection of Shopping Center and Cooper Creek Boulevard is proposed as the northernmost roundabout location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2016
Benderson crafts plan to move traffic

Benderson Development will submit plans to build two roundabouts on Cooper Creek Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Franko Skugor of Serbia and Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo of Spain advanced to the men’s doubles finals of the 2014 Sarasota Open.  File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Ranch nets Sarasota Open

After six years on Longboat Key, the Sarasota Open swings into the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 — Seat 2: Kristiana Dragash

Dragash will face Laura Fox in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
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