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The 50-year decision
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 29, 2025
The 50-year decision

The Karins report on the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall brings to the fore many dilemmas. The Van Wezel needs $17 million to keep going . It’s worth $80 million. Should the city be in the theater business?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This Lake Club home at 8019 Bounty Lane sold for $2.45 million. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,791 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 21, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for May 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Bounty Lane tops the week's sales at $2.45 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A five-bedroom home in Morton Terrace recently sold for $5.9 million. It offers 6,454 square feet of living area and a pool.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Morton Terrace tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $5.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2022
SMH board goes overboard?

SMH CEO David Verinder has shown no signs of wanting to leave, but the hospital board is making sure he won’t by going outside the industry norm.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lee Kotwicki, the director of Workforce Training for SCF Manatee-Sarasota in Lakewood Ranch, hopes more local residents take advantage of the various computer classes. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2022
State College of Florida enhances computer learning in Lakewood Ranch

SCF of Lakewood Ranch wants people to know that they are not along when it comes to struggling with computers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2010
INCORPORATION: A Study Guide

A forum about the feasibility study for Lakewood Ranch incorporation will be held at 7 p.m., May 25, at The Polo Grill and Bar. This special guide to Fishkind & Associates' feasibility study will help prepare you for that meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School Band Director Bob Schaer, left, said he knew almost immediately he wanted Ron Lambert to succeed him as the head of the Mustang band program.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 9, 2012
Ranch band director to retire

Bob Schaer, who launched Lakewood Ranch High School's nationally recognized band program, will step down in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 31, 2011
Alliance, Observer announce finalists

The winners will be announced at the Sandies corporate awards dinner Oct. 5, at The Polo Grill and Bar's Fête Ballroom.

  • East County
  • News
If you’re looking for a new recipe for your holiday feast repertoire, read on for some new and old favorites from Longboat Key chefs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
A twist on Thanksgiving tradition

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to rejoice with family members and friends and share all the reasons why one is thankful.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • November 3, 2010
Market Watch

This is a devil of economic times

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School make their way to class. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2020
Healthy start to school year in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch-area parents pleased with district's efforts to provide a safe environment.

  • East County
  • News
With a statewide closure of nonessential businesses set to expire at the end of the month, a group of local business leaders is advocating for a rapid reopening over the next few weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2020
Business leaders advocate for reopening region

An ad-hoc task force is encouraging government officials to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses in Sarasota and Manatee to resume operating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 5, 2019
What is the best way for diners to know if a restaurant is clean?

Posted letter grades provide a simple way to show diners if a restaurant is safe, but they are just a snapshot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been abandoned for almost a decade.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 12, 2018
Colony plans dump existing units, seek all of Longboat's tourism pool

How the development at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort fits within town codes and what happens to the 237 units now standing at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 1, 2018
The Promise and Pitfalls of Form-Based Codes

There are reasons less than 1% of American cities use form-based codes. They are tricky to implement and definitely not a panacea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Scott
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 7, 2015
Our View: Both sides should settle

It almost doesn't even qualify as news; it was so expected.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"We did a search for candidates, and she was the only one who got 100%, and I don't think it's because the board knew her — it's because they have confidence in her," says Karin Gustafson, right, of Jennifer Grondahl, left.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2013
Passing of the Baton: YMCA Foundation President Jennifer Grondahl

The YMCA Foundation transitions from a president of 23 years, Karin Gustafson, to new President Jennifer Grondahl.

  • Arts + Culture
Judge Rick De Furia’s 11-year career as 12th Judicial Circuit judge was marked by respect and empathy for litigants.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 10, 2013
De Furia shows respect on and off the bench

The Hon. Rick De Furia reflects on a long and varied career as he prepares for retirement, effective Aug. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Motorists turning left at the US-41 and University Parkway intersection on Monday afternoon.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 21, 2022
County moves ahead with transportation priority plan

Transit solutions big and small work their way from proposals to nearly finished projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School's new agriculture program gives seventh grader Jaiden Morgan and eighth grader Cooper Burke an opportunity to work hands on with plants.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 10, 2024
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School starts FFA program

Students begin to work with plants and rabbits and will start with chickens next semester.

  • East County
  • Schools
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