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Vanessa Richtfort
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 19, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Primrose School

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch got a hands-on lesson in giving Nov. 19 as they headed to a local Publix to shop for food for the homeless for Thanksgiving.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 18, 2011
City told to send positive signals

The city's economic-development coordinator said decisions that appear to be unfriendly to business are also watched by potential new businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacey Gadeken and Alison Denboggende cheer for seniors as they drive by the school to pick up their caps and gowns. Their sons, Andrew Denboggende and Brandon Gadeken, are graduating this year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 21, 2020
Cheers for Lakewood Ranch graduates

Parents, teachers and staff members celebrate seniors as they pick up caps and gowns for July graduation

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 21, 2019
Ringling Legacy Society celebrates members

This year's Legacy Society Luncheon saw more than 200 guests.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 27, 2018
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium transports guests to the future

Oceanic Evening, A Vision for the Future, was hosted Oct. 27 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
After recovering from a UTV Side-by-Side accident, 9-year-old Landon Marazon threw out the first pitch in the Marauders' home season opener.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2018
For Myakka City 9-year-old, it's game on!

Landon Marazon forges ahead after serious accident.

  • East County
  • News
Event promoter Rainer Scheer has put together a group of nine cirque performances for his Glow Table Dinner in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 27, 2020
Time to glow on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Glow Table Dinner debuts in front of the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The flag-less flag pole. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 28, 2020
Missing flag

Have you seen the Twin Shores flag?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh urged the commission to think of ways to reduce traffic issues in the future in an area of State Road 70 that still has two lanes of traffic.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 5, 2014
Del Webb community approved

A community of 1,300 homes will be built six miles east of Interstate 75 along State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Black Muse student program allowed students artists of African descent to visually explore their heritage and culture.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
Young artists explore their culture

The 2021 Student Black Muse program expands to include a student category.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Commissioners will continue their budget workshops and discussion on Wednesday, June 19.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 18, 2019
Sarasota County expects to hold the line on tax rate

Sarasota County officials reviewed budget assumptions at their June 18 budget workshop, which included their annual discussion on the millage rate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abby Simpson delivers 61 goodie bags at the East Manatee Fire Rescue. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
McNeal student spreads happiness to children in Lakewood Ranch

Abby's Love spread happiness to children

  • East County
  • News
Carlie Paquin
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 7, 2021
Just in time for summer

Alvin's Island reopened just in time for summer vacations to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 31, 2021
Driver arrested in car-bicycle crash on Longboat Key

Sarasota Police take driver into custody on Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
East County: top issues to watch in 2014

The East County Observer profiles some of the year's most pressing issues.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Pythons to rid Key of raccoons; Boats are an eyesore; Who are the 'rascals?'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Woman'   s Exchange has not made a decision about its plans for the future.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
Future of Woman’s Exchange remains unclear

The city made zoning changes to accommodate the expansion of the consignment shop, but the Woman’s Exchange still may not stay in its Orange Avenue home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy of Sarasota County School District
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2012
Last-minute 'Option 5' for SHS unanimous pick

Sarasota County School District officials were hoping for a public consensus on one of the four Sarasota High School renovation concepts presented during two workshops Wednesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 11, 2014
City, businesses await action on retail study

The city hopes to implement a number of recommendations from consultant Robert Gibbs, but some businesses fear inaction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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