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The male swan, far left, glides next to his new mate as the other female swan that tried to woo him looks away. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Bay Isles swans turn into couple of lovebirds

A male and female swan have entered coupling mode, meaning they'll become the fifth pair in the Longboat Key swan family to be named.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
STOP remains steadfast in its belief that its core issues reflect the interest of city residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Development community responds to STOP

A new group, which includes planning and real estate professionals, is challenging the resident activist group STOP’s claims about growth in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
News Briefs

Palm garage receives green building award; Planner honored by planning association; Social Security offices to close early

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Main Street Barbecue Cook Off and Beer Festival

Chefs from Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurants will put their best barbecue forward at the annual Main Street Barbecue Cook Off and Beer Festival at 4 p.m., June 26 on Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
The Villages at Lakewood Ranch South, south of University Parkway, depicts a walkable community clustered around seven lakes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 23, 2013
Year in Review: February 2013, Sarasota considers changes to its 2050 growth plan

In 11 years, only one project has been completed under Sarasota's 2050 Plan. Developers are seeking modifications make development more viable.

  • East County
  • News
The Castillian holiday decorating committee: Gene Agins, Ed Ryan, John Groenboom, Matt Krieger, Bob Havel, Ann Havel, Nancy Krieger, Dorie Groenboom and Rosemary Ryan
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 17, 2010
Castillian kicks off holiday season

Castillian residents held a cocktail party and lighting ceremony for their holiday decorations on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The Castillian's decorating committee, led by resident Bob Havel, got an early start on holiday decorations, putting up a 6 foot nutcracker, giant candy canes and plenty of christmas lights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hunter Reed.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler has eyes on redemption

After falling ill just before the 2016 regionals, unable to cut weight, he is ready for another opportunity.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Mosquito Management takes weekly blood samples from 13 sentinel chicken locations spread throughout the county.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • July 29, 2013
Mosquito Management warns of increased threat

Sarasota County Mosquito Management offers some practical tips to keep mosquitoes at bay during this unusually active mosquito season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Zipperer works for Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Q&A: with Amanda Zipperer

Amanda Zipperer manages Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
“Alice Down the Time Hole" by Melineige Beauregard and Andrius Petkus received the Sculptors' Choice artist team award in 2018.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 20, 2019
Siesta Key Crystal Classic to benefit Ringling College

The Siesta Beach Festival Inc. teamed up with Ringling College of Art and Design to create a scholarship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Interested individuals should submit photos by Sept. 30 of the letters U, T and C for a chance to win shopping sprees and other prizes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 26, 2014
UTC photo contest deadline approaches

All submissions to the "Show Off Your UTC" photo contest are due by Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
Betsy Benac
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 23, 2020
Manatee County Commissioner announces she won't seek reelection

Betsy Benac, the current Manatee County Commission board chair, decides eight years is enough.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Manatee TSA teams sweep states

Manatee County schools took five of six top-ranked posts during the 2012 Florida TSA Competition last month.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 19, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 6

The tears flowed as much as the alcohol on this week's episode.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2015
Call Waiting

The delay wasn’t quite as long as it felt — but it still highlights inefficiencies in the town’s current emergency dispatch system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Girl Scouts Maia Bacchus, 8, left, and Olivia Hedrick, 7, right, use puffy paint to make non-slip socks for patients at Heartland Health Care Center as Hedrick's mom, Sara, watches as a parent volunteer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 18, 2019
Girl Scouts need local volunteers in Lakewood Ranch

Girl Scouts need volunteers in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Pictured clockwise from bottom left: Hannah Pogue, Taylor Pogue, Cory Anderson, Tim Kenney, Miranda Miller and Ashlee Todd.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Josh Rogers & Brett Wagner Benefit Concert

East County residents flocked to Hunsader's Rockin' Ranch Feb. 25 to support the families of Josh Rogers and Brett Wagner, longtime friends who died following a Christmas Day car accident. Guests enjoyed a bonfire, raffles, food, live music and more during the fundraising event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Spofforth |
  • March 7, 2012
My View: U.S. elections guarantee short-sightedness

Americans should consider the European model of letting legislators select their leader.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In phase one of its Lakewood Centre project, SMR proposes to exchange 100,000 square feet of commercial space and 100,000 square feet of office space for 1,008 single-family homes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 3, 2013
Commissioners to consider changes to SMR project

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is considering changes to the general development plan for the Lakewood Centre, a three-phase project in Lakewood Ranch originally approved in 2008, at its land-use meeting today.

  • East County
  • News
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