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  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Pines of Sarasota

Non-Profit Organization -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch representatives Justin Muscara, Devin Twenty, coach Jeremy Schiller, Blauvelt Georges and Sam Hester.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2017
Injured Mustang gets moment of glory in Sarasota-Manatee All-Star Game

The moment was planned by players and coaches at halftime.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 4, 2014
Alumni club provides community for local Buckeyes

Every Saturday, members of the OSU Alumni Club flood into Captain Curt's on Siesta Key to watch their alma mater - and raise money for local students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The two-sided flyer provides information about rip tides, which can trap even strong swimmers. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 26, 2012
Fire Department launches water safety campaign

The department urges managers and association presidents to post a flyer with information about rip tides on their properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jason Collins, VP & chief athletics officer, sits next to Aimee Boorman, the new director of women's and elite gymnastics at EVO Athletics.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 30, 2016
Olympic coach finds new home in Sarasota

EVO Athletics adds big name to its gymnastics lineup.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Ackerman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Real Estate Reports

The latest local real estate news

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Nikki Sedacca also owns a gallery named after her on Martha’s Vineyard. Courtesy photo
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 22, 2019
Fashion Insider: Nikki Sedacca's Wearable Art

Philanthropist and jewelry designer Nikki Sedacca gives us a look at her design process.

  • Black Tie
A shopping cart and trash sit in front of a home in Greenbrook Dale.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2011
EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT?

As the upholders of the community's covenants, bylaws and regulations, Lakewood Ranch's HOAs can issue punishments in the form of fines and liens for violations. But what happens when those yield no results?

  • East County
  • News
University of Pittsburgh athletic director Heather Lyke introduces new head baseball coach Mike Bell. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2018
Ringing the Bell: Riverview grad is new Pitt baseball coach

Riverview High graduate Mike Bell is the newest coach of the University of Pittsburgh baseball program. He was previously at Florida State University, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tennessee, among other schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sylvia McNichol took this photo on a foggy morning at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Weekly Winner: Limited Visibility

Sylvia McNichol took this photo on a foggy morning at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The brew crew, Steve Cieszynski, Joe and Diana Eibler, Anthony Martin, Judy and  Eric Keller and Anthony Eibler. The team brews in the Eibler's garage.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
Lakewood Ranch's first brewery hopes to become ingrained locally

Group of friends take their beer-making to a larger scale production.

  • East County
  • News
The Solvita model is one of 41 homes featured in this year's tour. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2013
Home tour traffic on the rise

Nearly 30% more visitors stopped by Lakewood Ranch visitor centers this weekend, compared to last year.

  • East County
  • News
School Board member Scott Hopes met with a parent at Braden River Middle School Oct. 17 to discuss a parking issue. Hopes said the School Board needs to develop a strategic plan.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Stokes, Hopes face off

District 4 school board race to change board dynamics.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams finished with 13 points in the state semifinals versus Niceville Feb. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch earns shot at state championship

The Mustangs will compete for the Class 7A state championship against Winter Haven.

  • East County
  • Sports
J.R. Leach of Palm Aire removes a pair of carnival glass bowls from his display case at home. He is the vice-president of the Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 24, 2015
Heater: Collecting turns into his personal carnival

When I met Palm Aire's J.R. Leach, I thought he was going to be another in a long line of treasure hunters. He is the vice president of the Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club so I couldn't wait to ask him about his biggest score.

  • East County
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Parke Phillips
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Sidelines

Florida Burn Pennant 16U players earn honors; Chargers to hold supplemental tryout; Ranch grapplers compete in duals; BRLL wins sectional tournament

  • East County
  • Sports
City officials have designated a sliver of land next to the Palm Avenue parking garage as a hotel site. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2012
Hotel developers reveal hands

After legal counsel for the city determined both hotel proposals contain violations of a state constitution provision, both developers said they are willing to negotiate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 5 Triple dog dare 8:52 p.m. - 900 block of Siesta Drive. Animal Nuisance. A dog was seen running back and forth across the road, nearly causing several car accidents.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 14, 2018
Lovebirds gather at Siesta Key Beach to say “I Do” again

Hundreds of couples from all walks of life converged at Siesta Key Beach to renew their wedding vows.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 19, 2019
Bowden officially done, search for interim superintendent begins

The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved a proposed separation agreement

  • Sarasota
  • News
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