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Todd Matthes, Benderson’s director of development, led a public workshop Monday regarding the Siesta Promenade project.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2016
Residents remain opposed to Siesta Promenade plans

The county is preparing to study the impact of a 24-acre development proposed for Stickney Point Road that has already triggered significant public concern.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles has owned the restaurant since 1989.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: North-end restaurants

Change is on the menu for two historic Longbeach Village restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alligators are more active this time of year as they seek breeding partners.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2019
Alligator 'on the prowl' in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch resident has a close-up encounter with an alligator on his neighbor's porch.

  • East County
  • News
The 2019 youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota teen sparks passion at world summit

Abigail Koester was chosen as one of the youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 16, 2017
Three things about condo living

Two bedrooms, two baths

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 15, 2013
Out and about on Election Night (Part 1): Inside the Supervisor of Elections office

Out and about on Election Night (Part 1): Inside the Supervisor of Elections office

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 19, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 8 Recap

Juliette goes after Garrett to get back at Kelsey, and she is suddenly the worst villain the show has ever seen.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
y to an unoccupied dwelling. The victim came home from dropping her husband off at work and noticed her bedroom light was on. She then noticed her laptop computer was missing and her 50-inch television was on the back pool deck.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Cops Corner 09.23.10

The victim came home from dropping her husband off at work and noticed her bedroom light was on. She then noticed her laptop computer was missing and her 50-inch television was on the back pool deck.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Conner Dutting-Morrell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2016
Braden River racer zooms past adult competition

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Mustangs' state semifinal game against Oakleaf, originally scheduled for May 18, has been moved again, now to Wednesday at Historic Dodgertown. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High softball state semifinal delayed for third time

The game will now be played Wednesday in Vero Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Richard Kersey

Rancher, 77.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Hong Kong Chicken meal is just one of more than 60 offerings of pre-made meals by Fitlife Foods. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2017
Fitlife Foods coming to University Parkway area

The prepared food company will make its debut in the Sarasota region with a new location in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
Costumed runners cross the line

Stepping across the Bill's Beer Run 5-mile finish line Sunday, Oct. 25, at North Jetty Park, on Casey Key, were bumblebees, angels, Tinkerbells, grown men and women wearing nightgowns and diapers, fairies, policemen and clowns.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
It's almost like the boom times again in Lakewood Ranch's new Central Park community going up off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, north of State Road 70. So why doesn’t anyplace else look like this?
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2011
OUR VIEW: Lessons for Sarasota County

There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 11, 2019
Dragon Boat Festival gives residents a sense of community

Rowers from all over North America travel to the festival in Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Residents on Remington Drive say their quiet street has turned into a constant merry-go-round of johns looking for prostitutes 24 hours a day. They say drivers will creep up and down the roadway, searching for women.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2010
Crime Fighters

Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores residents are fighting back against a wave of criminals that have invaded their neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
Decision looms on Fruitville Road redesign

Longboat Key leaders are formulating a strategy for fighting a road diet, but downtown stakeholders stand behind the city’s proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It's almost like the boom times again in Lakewood Ranch's new Central Park community going up off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, north of State Road 70. So, why doesn't anyplace else look like this?
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
OUR VIEW: Lessons in Ranch growth

There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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