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Jennifer Murray, shown with her daughter, 4-month-old Kelci, is starting a Pop Up Market in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Market pops up at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

Summerfield woman hopes market becomes regular event.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Cox said his Halfacre Construction company continues to enjoy the growth being experienced in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction enjoys success with an eye on the future

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction enjoys success with an eye on the future

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
H&G Tour featured in special section

Don't miss the special section on the 35th annual Longboat Key Garden Club's Home and Garden Tour in this week's paper.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sparklers are among the items not allowed under Manatee County's burn-ban rules.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 30, 2015
Do This: Fourth of July in Sarasota

Do This: Fourth of July in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Elks Exalted Ruler Jerry Ditty, Luka Schlosberg, Kim Schlosberg and the Elks' Kathy Kathy Dattilo celebrate Luka Schlosberg's achievement.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2021
Essay hooks Elks' award for Lakewood Ranch 11-year-old

River Club 11-year-old earns $1,500 by winning Lakewood Ranch Elks' patriotism contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 28, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Carolyn Popp and Alicia Taylor Tomasko perform in "Native Gardens." Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 7, 2018
New FST production begs the question 'whose yard is it anyway?'

“Native Gardens” blossoms with conflict and comedy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 12, 2014
Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2020
East County weather page photo: January 9

Jeannie Sparks captured beautiful Florida flora on a bike ride through Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 9

Michael Cohen captured this image of a bald eagle in a park at North Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christine Mayer co-founded Cinderella's Closet when she was still a teacher for Sarasota County.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 23, 2019
Nice at any price: Sarasota shop owners share their prom secrets

Prom attire can be expensive, but volunteers and shopkeepers do what they can to make their clients smile.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 1701 of the Tower Residences was built in 2003. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 5,251 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 13, 2022
Tower Residences property sells for $5.5 million

Tower Residences property was the top sale at $5.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
File photoSome residents in Summerfield Bluffs saw high water levels for the Braden River behind their homes in June 2012 after Tropical Storm Debby.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 10, 2015
Local officials eye hurricane season

As hurricane season begins, officials urge residents to plan ahead during the calm before the storms.

  • East County
  • News
Emmanuel Lambright.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2016
Sarasota basketball star is finally where he needs to be

The senior previously played at Sarasota Christian and Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Last year's Fish Fry at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub drew approximately 150 people. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
Fish Fry hooks new location

Village residents Craig and Cathy Meldahl and Craig and Georgia Walters have agreed to lend their yards for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cooper wears a red scarf that belonged to his predecessor, Cash. He might wear a bowtie for special occasions when he gets older.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 11, 2012
Key Club's Cooper fills big paws as new office dog

Cooper became the resort's newest office dog three weeks ago and already he's getting lots of 'paws-itive' feedback.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Photo. The Sarasota Garden Club’s Gardens in Paradise Tour through will showcase local home gardens.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2015
Garden Club to spend the day in paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club is expanding the Gardens in Paradise Tour in its second year to include six private gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • December 15, 2014
Day Trippin' — Jumpin Fun

Day Trippin' — Jumpin Fun

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Latest rendering of the proposed development at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Ex-Colony Lender leader says he won’t vote on new resort issues

District 5 commission candidate and former Colony hopeful developer says voting on Unicorp's proposed development would be a conflict of interest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2009
Osprey man charged with possession of child porn

An online photo developer tipped off authorities to the man's alleged activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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