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Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale and The V Foundation for Cancer Research announced that Avery Johnson, Chris Fowler and Dabo Swinney will be the honorees at the 2019 Dick Vitale Gala on May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2019
2019 Dick Vitale Gala honorees announced

Dabo Swinney, Avery Johnson and Chris Fowler are coming to town

  • East County
  • Sports
Richard Gonzmart  is nominated for "Outstanding Restaurateur." File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 7, 2018
Restaurant rewards

Richard Gonzmart of The Columbia Restaurant Group is nominated for "Outstanding Restaurateur."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By [email protected] |
  • March 19, 2012
10x10 Spring Event Packs the Gallery

10x10 Spring Event Packs the Gallery

  • Arts + Culture
Rosemary District stakeholders came together on Jan. 1 to paint a Central Avenue fence green, an effort to raise awareness about plans to bring a park to the site.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 13, 2021
Rosemary District raises funds for park purchase

After years of lobbying, the neighborhood is on the verge of securing land to convert into public open space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County sports roundup: 04.28.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

  • East County
  • Sports
2.  Rollerblade
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 28, 2020
You Can Do It: Alternative Ways to Exercise

Gyms are closed, weights are nearly impossible to buy. Still, you can work out and have fun with a few substitutions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Terry Kees tries on a beautiful coat from Joseph Ribkoff’s new collection, with help from her favorite stylist, Janine Mahomed. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
Foxy Lady throws 'Passion for Fashion' party

Foxy Lady hosted a 'Passion for Fashion' party at its Foxy Lady West location Wednesday, Sept. 25. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests who stopped in the store enjoyed food and beverages, live entertainment provided by DJ Jonathan Cortez and a preview of new merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Downtown Sarasota is the third location for Fast n Fresh, owned by Lakewood Ranch residents Lesley and Michael Harb. Photo by Colin Reid.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 15, 2015
Fast n Fresh opens its doors in downtown Sarasota

The salad specialty restaurant opened for business last week at its new location on Osprey Avenue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Paul Foerster, Steven Connell, Scott Carrington, Shawn MacFarlane and Matt Kurtz celebrate Dom Dwyer's goal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2017
American Outlaws show off their love of country and soccer

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2015
Veteran cooks up success after culinary program

Success is sweet for U.S. Army veteran Jason Jenkins, who has his first full-time culinary role after completing the Vets 2 Chefs program.

  • East County
  • News
Christian Hannon and Jose Zavala-Flores
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker Middle Summer Transition Program

Incoming 6th graders celebrate their completion of the 6-week Summer Transition Program on Thursday, July 25, at Booker Middle School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 11, 2010
Lifter preps for Olympic run

Weightlifter Andrew Sweeney, a 2002 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, recently set the Florida state record in the snatch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Doodle Bug makes its debut appearance at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Berkley Mason.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 25, 2017
Doodle Bug comes to Lakewood Ranch

The child care business will have a booth at Boo Fest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wonder
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
News Briefs

Bradenton woman vies for commission seat; East County Walgreens hosts drug drop-off; Manatee County to hide time capsule; Sandies Awards Brings New Feel this Year; Adoption of rescued dogs begins

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 10, 2012
A few good volunteers needed for triathlon

The journey toward participating in the Longboat Key Triathlon doesn't have to be a 25-plus mile trek.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Events cost $25 each and include singles and doubles draws for both men and women; Open A, B and C levels.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 5, 2014
County to host inaugural Clay Court Tennis Championship

The tournament, which takes place Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 16, is open to all tennis players.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Sidelines

Kudos: ODA volleyball; Mustangs headed back to state tourney; Admirals remain unbeaten; Falcons open new athletic center; East County runners earn regional berths

  • East County
  • Sports
City administration is recommending reducing the size of the golf course to 27 holes to create 130 acres of park space on the Bobby Jones property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2020
Sarasota officials divided on future of Bobby Jones

City commissioners were split on their preferred plan for adding a public park to Bobby Jones Golf Club, leaving open the option of further reducing the golf course footprint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Tropical Storm Andrea caused flooding problems in June in neighborhoods like Longbeach Village and Sleepy Lagoon. Rising flood insurance premiums have Longboat Key residents concerned.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Insurance costs

Key residents such as Mayor Jim Brown worry that rising insurance costs will force residents seeking affordable insurance to leave the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.21.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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