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Landscape contractor Garden Leaders has dropped its lawsuit alleging three Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts violated state open-meeting laws while selecting a new landscape contractor.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
Garden Leaders drops lawsuit against Lakewood Ranch CDDs

As part of the deal, Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts have hired the company as their interim landscape contractor.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Chelsea Martin attempts to clear the ball past a pair of Venice defenders in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals Jan. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch versus Venice

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Venice 1-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Jan. 26. Delaney Riggins scored the lone goal of the match off a cross from Tyler Gordon.

  • East County
  • Sports
Coral Hospitality oversaw management of the Sandpearl Resort, in Clearwater Beach, after its development in 2005. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2011
Colony Contenders: Coral Hospitality

The Naples-based company is a finalist for the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County residents fill their sand bags at Lakewood Ranch Community Park on Wednesday after the county declared a state of emergency.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 6, 2017
Manatee schools close Friday due to Hurricane Irma

Manatee County declares state of emergency as Irma approaches.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Assistant Administrators Tom Harmer and Lee Ann Lowery and County Administrator Randall Reid lay out a roadmap for the county during a Dec. 7 retreat with commissioners.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 11, 2013
Sarasota County Commission approves hirings

Commissioners directed staff to prepare budget amendments to add 43 new full-time positions to bolster ball field and median maintenance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Runners approach Gulfstream Avenue from the John Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Music Half Marathon. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By David Conway |
  • February 17, 2015
Music Half Marathon hits sour note for some

The inaugural event was a hit with runners, but some city leaders and businesses feel it was off-track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 27, 2017
Film review: 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'

This role was literally and figuratively made for Frances McDormand, and her character in the dark comedy teaches us an important life lesson.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Nicole and Jonathan Eskew. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Bostonians get hooked on Longboat

Pamela Hodges and her children, Nicole and Jonathan Eskew, recently visited Longboat Key from Boston for the first time and are already looking forward to a return visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The School Board will discuss facility improvements, student meals and an increase in traffic citation fines at Tuesday's meeting.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 19, 2013
School Board goes back to class

The Sarasota County School Board will meet tomorrow for the first monthly work session and board meeting of the 2013-2014 school year.

  • Siesta Key
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Cardinal Mooney’s Davis Roddenberry, No. 4, runs back towards first base while Riverview’s Kaidan Mafnas, No. 20, keep his glove open in hopes of tagging Roddenberry out.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rams v. Cougars baseball

Riverview High School played Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Tuesday, March 19, at Twin Lakes Park. The game started off slow with a score of 0-0 until the 6th inning. The final score was 1-0, Riverview.

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Betty Schoenbaum may be 100, but it doesn't stop her from going to events like Circus Arts Gala, pictured here. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2017
100 Years of Heart: Betty Schoenbaum joins the centenarian club

Renowned philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum reflects on her love of giving and shares her perspective after 100 years of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch Little League 10/11 All-Stars went undefeated in the Section 4 tournament.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2014
LRLL wins sectional title

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 10/11 All-Stars captured the Section 4 championship July 11 and July 12, in Brandon.

  • East County
  • Sports
John and Mimi Greco
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Music Series The First Brass

Every October, Marie Selby Gardens hosts a music series and the 2013 series kicked off with The First Brass performing "Red, White and Brass: American Salute." Attendees lounged beneath the banyans Sunday, Oct. 6 where they enjoyed a patriotic salute to our veterans.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Cool kids

The St. Boniface Youth Group held an ice cream social for families Sunday, Aug. 17, in Siesta Key Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 7, 2016
Oscar Picks

Our picks for the 88th Academy Awards, airing Feb. 28.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
County officials are searching for a way to keep the Siesta Key Breeze trolley service free.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
County explores funding for Siesta trolley

Based on the early success of the Siesta Key Breeze, officials are intent on keeping the transit option going. Now, they just need to figure out how to pay for it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2011
News briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
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Morgan Gerhart was just named  advancement director for The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.22.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota County — more specifically with The Players Centre for Performing Arts, Southwest Florida Glass Art Alliance and Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Obituary: Earl Ruggiero

Earl Ruggiero, 89, of Longboat Key and Leominster, Mass., died Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Mumford wires coach Bob Berry's audio system before they take the water.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 14, 2020
Remote Coxswain leads to success for blind rowers in Sarasota

Bob Berry develops his Remote Coxswain system at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
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