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When recently engaged couple Taylor Clegg and Chelsea Rodrigue wanted to shoot their engagement photos, they knew they wanted to go back to where it all began.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2015
Young love

When recently engaged couple Taylor Clegg and Chelsea Rodrigue wanted to shoot their engagement photos, they knew they wanted to go back to where it all began.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Concert Association President Joy McIntyre.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 20, 2015
Spotlight: The Classical Connection

After 70 years of importing some of the world's best classical musicians, the Sarasota Concert Association looks forward to expanding its musical repertoire.

  • Arts + Culture
Mark Vanderee, a Waterline Road resident, argued the proposed development is not compatible with the rural nature of the area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 11, 2013
Waterline Road project denied

A decision to deny a residential project situated in a rural community raises questions about the future of development in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 30, 2018
Population fuels spending

Florida's growth is good news.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Letters to the Editor

New technology might prove better option than cell tower; What is the urgency to approve the cell tower plan?; Dogs on Longboat Key beach should be voted on

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Seth McGarry. Photo courtesy A Plus Pro Photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Robbie Higgins watches his drive fly toward the flag.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2017
Cardinal Mooney boys golf's lefties have the team rolling

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Co-Chairs Mike and Dawn Baer
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 10, 2015
6th annual Friendship Center Gala ‘Friendship Around the World’

The 6th annual Friendship Center Gala benefits Friendship Centers programs and services.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Christian seniors Anikka Jensen and Cheyenne Miller both signed scholarships Feb. 24 to play volleyball for Pasco-Hernando State College. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Best friends set to take the volleyball court together once more

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Retention ponds in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding areas are reaching levels not seen by residents in years. Overflow from the Braden River pours into this one, just south of Clubhouse Drive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 2, 2016
More rain coming thanks to Hurricane Hermine

Music on Main and local football games have been cancelled for tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
JUST THE STATS

60 - The point margin the Riverview High girls basketball team defeated Brooks-Debartolo by in its 64-4 victory Nov. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 17

A list of our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 7, 2013
Cougars roar into finals

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team cruised to a 74-34 victory over St. Stephen's in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Homeless Services Director Wayne Applebee, in front of a private residence on Butler Avenue that the county identified as a potential shelter site.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 10, 2015
County defends possible shelter locations

Homeless don’t commit more crimes than people who own homes, according to Sarasota County representatives.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Demolition of the former Amore restaurant site is nearly complete. From there, the town is planning to build an open-air site for gatherings and events to precede construction of the Art, Culture and Education Center.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 17, 2019
What do Longboaters want?

For partnerships to succeed, all the partners must be in alignment

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2011
MENTAL MUSCLE

Lakewood Ranch athletes Alec Bacon and Kaitlyn Wolfe hold the highest GPAs of all Mustang athletes. They, along with more than 300 student athletes at Lakewood, were recognized during the annual Scholar Athlete Banquet May 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • September 21, 2017
Tailgating and other things for which we’re grateful

The forecast for the rest of fall isn’t that optimistic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The home at 16416 Baycross Dr., in the Lake Club was the third highest priced home sale in Lakewood Ranch history.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 18, 2020
Realtors predict brisk luxury market in Lakewood Ranch

A $3.69 million Lake Club home becomes the second-highest resale home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch scored 1222 points — the highest in Manatee County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Manatee schools earns positive marks

Five of Manatee's district high schools earned a B grade for the 2009-2010 year, including Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 — Seat 4: Bob Crain

Crain will face Jane Bruyer in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
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