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Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch officials announced today new home sales in the community are up 35% compared to the same time last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2012
New home sales up in Lakewood Ranch

First quarter 2012 new home sales are up 35% compared to last year.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin and Heather Harvey, along with their 8-year-old boxer Max on the left, opened the Woofdorf in August.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
What’s all the woof about?

Lakewood Ranch is the stomping ground for a new luxury hotel — for canines.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 28, 2014
Helm's Deep, Flim Flest and Sarasota's underground nightlife

Helm's Deep, Flim Flest and Sarasota's underground nightlife

  • Arts + Culture
Sophia Greenleaf loves playing dress up and wearing a bonnet and glasses.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 8, 2016
Braden River Elementary celebrates 100th day of school

Students in Cristina McCrone's kindergarten class dressed as if they were 100 years old.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: The way nature intended

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Twelve-year-old Molly Lofthouse cares for September, whom Molly will show at the Manatee County Fair, which starts Jan. 16.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2014
Manatee County Fair swings into action

This year's fair boasts a 'Celebrating the Great Outdoors' theme.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 2, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By John Day |
  • December 9, 2014
Day Drinking: Maple Julep

Day Drinking: Maple Julep

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jeff Mayers, pictured at the Islandside golf course, which has gotten new seeding and grass since his arrival three months ago.
  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
First impressions: Jeff Mayers

Jeff Mayers believes in being seen beyond the gates in his new role as general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ryan Walker
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2015
East County Sidelines: 10.08.15

East County Sidelines: 10.08.15

  • East County
  • Sports
Renbourn Chock and Ashley Strand.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 27, 2016
Class Clowns: New College takes the stage at McCurdy's

New College students take over McCurdy's for a night of stand-up comedy.

  • Arts + Culture
The polo match will start at 1 p.m. during the Ponies for Pups fundraiser.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2018
Calendar — spring 2018

All the fun that's to be had in and around Lakewood Ranch

  • LWR Life
SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino (behind podium) speaks alongside volunteers and members of the department's Homeless Outreach Team during a press conference announcing the IACP awards.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 30, 2017
SPD wins two awards from International Association of Chiefs of Police

The honors recognize the department's volunteers as well as homeless outreach efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Meet the Designers" is a Tour of Homes event which will allow visitors to discuss the advantages of quartz countertops as shown in Stock Development's Clairborne II model in The Lake Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 18, 2017
Tour of Homes in Lakewood Ranch ready to produce 'wow' effect

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 13, 2018
Teacher's most coveted award ... support

Braden River Elementary instructor doesn't win Educator of the Year, but she cherishes her nomination.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Kiwanians spring forward with annual food drive

As the island grows emptier, the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hopes the shelves of All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota will get fuller.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The camps are the first for adults the county is offering, and are scheduled through August.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 6, 2017
County offers summer camps for adults

Pickleball Camp, Fishing 101 and Wine Pairing Camp are all coming up this summer — for adults over 50 only.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michelle Zirkle works on her serve during her tennis lesson with tennis pro Michael Skwira out at the Siesta Key Public Beach Courts.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Serve's Up!

Siesta Key Public Beach offers more than just water and sand activities. The public tennis courts out by the beach are a great place to enjoy a game of tennis with friends or to get in a tennis lesson.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
GLC Athletics founder and CEO and ODA athletic trainer Rodrick Miller drops back for a pass during last year’s game. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 13, 2015
Local greats return to the East County gridiron

The 6th annual Pros vs. Semi-Pros Charity Flag Football Game will be held May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
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