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Johnnie Williams IV.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnnie Williams IV

The Booker High junior talks dunking and dancing on video.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Attorney Robert Fournier said he would discuss the lawsuit in greater detail at a future meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2018
City awaits follow-up on Palm Avenue lawsuit

Some post-trial motions must still be decided in a dispute that has the city facing a payment of nearly $50 million in damages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photos Ashley Bongart passed up a chance to compete for her first Class 3A individual singles state championship to play in the Sarasota Open.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 2, 2014
Main draw

Ashley Bongart will take a swing at competing on a higher level at the Sarasota Open. Good thing hard-fought matches serve as motivation for the high school junior.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Real Estate

Sales, prices and new listings all are up in Lakewood Ranch and the Bradenton/Sarasota area, but are there enough homes to go around?

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea said conference space above the future Lakewood Ranch library could eventually be turned into a second level for the library. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2020
Manatee County talks new level at library in Lakewood Ranch

Could a future library also service meeting space needs in Manatee County?

  • East County
  • News
Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber talks with stakeholders during a walk along Sarasota Bay.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2015
Bayfront 20:20 prepares for busy summer

Although the broad public engagement undertaken by Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has been toned down since late last year, the group tasked with developing a vision for city-owned waterfront land is still moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peachtree Hotel Group is proposing the 93-room, four-story hotel on about 2.4 acres in the 6100 block of South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 17, 2017
Density a problem for new hotel proposed on South Tamiami Trail

The developer can either get a special exception to increase the density, or buy more land to get the number of rooms it's hoping for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The drive, for which formal dresses, shoes, jewelry and other accessories are being accepted, will run March 5-9.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2012
Cinderella Project under way

The Manatee Education Foundation is seeking donations of formal wear for high school students who need assistance attending prom.

  • East County
  • News
Viewers now have a preview of MTV's new reality series "Siesta Key." Courtesy of MTV
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 12, 2017
MTV reveals trailer for 'Siesta Key' reality series

The reality program was shot locally in April through June.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Angad Singh, a USF graduate assistant, prepares a pork tenderloin tapas for "Bulls Bistro."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2016
'Bulls Bistro' debuts on Lakewood Main Street

USF Innovation Lab hosts Thursday program that showcases students' and instructors' talents.

  • East County
  • News
Tessler said people often use the bike lane as a turn lane or construction and landscaping trucks use it as a parking spot.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Cycling group rolls toward safety fixes

Two part-time residents hope this new group will increase safety on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Condo Council lighting contest is unfair; Settling the lawsuit would have no effect

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
Primrose kids carol on Main

Private kindergarten students from Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center brought the holidays to Lakewood Ranch Main Street merchants during their caroling trip Dec. 15.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
i9 Sports registration underway

Registration for the i9 Sports- Manatee/Sarasota spring season is now underway and will continue through March 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Erin Spivey spent three seasons coaching the Braden River softball team and led the Lady Pirates to three regional tournament appearances. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Sidelines: East County 6.11.2015

Mets draft ODA slugger; Mid-Range Game to hold Father’s Day Camp

  • East County
  • Sports
A condominium at The Water Club at Longboat Key recently sold for for $1.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 31, 2018
The Water Club at Longboat Key condo sells for $1.5 million

Real estate transactions for Jan. 15-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Longboat Key Town Commission is waiting for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union to ratify a new three-year contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission establishes election date

The Longboat Key Town Commission will move its election date to March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch community development district supervisors hope going to a partially automated gate system for the Country Club will save money and solve entry problems. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch IDA budget includes gate changes

Some projects put on hold due to pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
The Sandpiper Island Colonial "quick delivery" home is priced at $650,000 at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 23, 2019
Bullish market leads to quick delivery homes at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch

Bullish market leads to quick delivery homes at The Isles of Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2011
Hogle's notes reveal ongoing issues

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle's notes surrounding an investigation of P&Z Director Monica Simpson detail increasing conflict with employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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