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By Liz Ramos |
November 16, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its annual Sandies awards

After 18 years with the Business Alliance, Cheri Kessler takes home the Networking Queen award.

East County
Neighbors

By Letter to the Editor |
September 17, 2024

Incumbent's rhetoric lacks accuracy

Candidate Mike Moran responds to Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates' letter to the editor.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
October 14, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 2: Liz Alpert

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Matt Walsh |
March 26, 2025

Time for a SPAC reboot

The most recent city-SPAC meeting showed a lot of misalignment among the players. Here are four key issues to be resolved to keep it going.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
August 15, 2024

Southgate Mall redevelopment takes another step forward

Benderson Development plans to redevelop the site, now called Crossings at Siesta Key, into a mixed-use town center.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
January 29, 2025

Maintaining a positive direction is key to new LWRBA chair

Julie Fanning will guide the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance through its 20th anniversary year.

East County
Business

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 30, 2025

Lakewood Ranch vice president offers development forecast

The community sits on 55 square miles and accounts for $15 billion in assessed property values.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
February 11, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 13-19

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Vinnie Portell |
March 12, 2025

Sarasota-area prep basketball teams look to the future

The Tornadoes and Sailors have what it takes to be back in the state tournament next year.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
March 29, 2025

Sarasota city manager search expands to full field of candidates

Dissatisfied with the culled list, the Sarasota City Commission has asked its recruiting firm to provide background materials on all applicants for city manager.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
April 3, 2025

Teeing off for Homes for Our Troops at Rosedale Country Club

The East County community was No. 1 in the nation in 2024 raising money to build adaptive homes for disabled troops through Homes for Our Troops.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
March 24, 2025

Historic Spanish Point becomes fairytale land in Enchanted Garden Family Festival

The event, held at Selby Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus, features unicorn rides, a bubble show, crafts and activities, face painting and more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 2, 2024

Siesta Key parade kicks off the holiday season

The annual event, hosted by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, helped support the community and its businesses.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 19, 2025

Myakka hog and horse make unlikely pair

A 3-month-old feral pig persistently pestered the 9-year-old horse until he was accepted.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2024

Smithsonian adds Sarasota's 'Mermaid Fountain' to its public art collection

The iconic downtown fountain will be honored by the city of Sarasota at a Sept. 13 ceremony.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
February 19, 2025

Fruitville Road project wins adjustment for Fourth Street driveway

With no site plan submitted, the developer of nearly 2 acres between Fruitville Road and Fourth Street at North Tamiami Trail gets critical access approval.