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The new mascot for the combined Lakewood Ranch/Braden River team will be a live horse wearing a pirate hat.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
District to combine Braden River, Lakewood teams

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - To help balance both schools' budgets, the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs and Braden River Pirates will become one team beginning next fall.

  • East County
  • News
James McAvoy stars in "The Conspirator."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 20, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'The Conspirator'

If we are to believe the premise of Robert Redford's new film, "The Conspirator," the quest for revenge when blinded by hate can eradicate the truth. Was the trial of Mary Surratt, the lone woman charged in the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, a quest for justice or a horrible scam?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2010
New Town Hall hours start Oct. 1

The facility now will be open five days a week, with limited hours on Fridays. Security also will be on site for after-hour activities.

  • East County
  • News
Spoll
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2011
Town seeks Economic Development Committee

Mayor George Spoll proposed last week that the town form an Economic Development Committee that would attract entrepreneurs to help revitalize aging facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ruth Sheen and Jim Broadbent star in "Another Year."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 9, 2011
Film Review: 'Another Year'

In his new film, "Another Year," director/writer Mike Leigh assembles a stunning cast of characters that will wheedle their way into your heart.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2011
Our View

Thomson takes lead on editorial pages

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
News Briefs

County Commission approves Amber Alert sign

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
SIDELINES

LRHS to host free hoops clinics; ODA remains unbeaten; Leadbetter takes on new role at Concession; Birdland golf event raises $39,000

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Builders break ground on Arbor Reserve

Taylor Morrison and Ryland Homes broke ground Oct. 22 on an East County community.

  • East County
  • News
A SMART volunteer shows Breanna Fedee, 7, how to use a curry comb.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2013
SMART, school saddle up for equine learning

Seven-year-old Veronica Garduno squealed half in excitement, half in terror as Norman, a Haflinger pony, pushed his nose hard into the bucket she held.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Emily Bulfin
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Emily Bulfin

Lakewood Ranch High junior shooting guard Emily Bulfin drilled nine 3-pointers to set a new school record and propel the Lady Mustangs to a 66-36 victory over Manatee Jan. 25. She finished the game with career-high 35 points.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sara Moone |
  • November 20, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving from TWIS!

Happy Thanksgiving from TWIS!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
News Briefs

Commission rejects DSA funding request; Domestic partnership registry begins; United Airlines returns to SRQ Airport

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Wage increase supported for non-union employees

The Longboat Key Town Commission agrees with Town Manager Dave Bullock's suggestion to provide a wage increases for non-union town employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Kempton is the new head coach of the Out-of-Door Academy football team. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2018
ODA names new high school football coach

The Out-of-Door Academy is promoting defensive coordinator Chris Kempton to head football coach following Ken Sommers' resignation.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Downtown in Bloom program includes seasonal changes for the flower baskets.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2018
DID grows flower basket program

A downtown group is continuing its effort to beautify the area within its boundaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work has largely focused along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Segments of Longboat's underground project could wrap up this year

Longboat Key resets schedule for $49.1 million project in more compact form.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The St. Armands BID is working with an architecture firm to modify the previously approved design of the restroom structure, depicted above.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
St. Armands Circle leaders tinker with bathroom plan

As it pursues a new direction for the design of a freestanding public restroom, a St. Armands group hopes the project is complete within a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 8.6-acre site, anchored by Regal Cinema’s Hollywood 20 theater, a YMCA branch, Ker’s Wing House and others, had been owned since 2005 by Connecticut-based Paragon Realty Group LLC. Paragon paid $40 million for the 1991 Main St. property.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 31, 2015
Top Story — November: Hollywood 20 complex sells for $18.1 million

Investors plan to redevelop the landmark downtown Sarasota property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The East Manatee Fire Rescue District now has two ladder trucks in its fleet.  File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area homeowners may see change in insurance rates

Improved East Manatee Fire Rescue District rating results in potential savings to homeowners in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
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