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John LeJeune, of GHD, inspects for mold at Lakewood Ranch High School. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2017
Mold inspection begins at Lakewood Ranch High

Inspector should release results before end of October.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Ann White fills out paperwork to be a bus aide. She says she is excited to work with children.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 21, 2019
Busload of applicants AND District loves saying, 'You're hired'

The School District of Manatee County asked for new employees — and local residents answered. Read our story on the district's support staff job fair!

  • East County
  • News
The Payne Park Tennis Center is one of five county-operated facilities the city will begin managing Oct. 1.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2018
City announces temporary park closures

Payne Park and Arlington Park facilities will close next week as part of a transition to new management. The city will also host a meeting to discuss the future of the Payne Park Tennis Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.22.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
President of Sarasota Public Art Fund Tom Savage and artist of "Complexus” John Henry
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 14, 2012
Scene & Heard

They did it; Noise Ordinance takes effect; It's a small world after all; Behind the seams

  • Arts + Culture
The Rev. Daniel P. Smith
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch pastor dies

The Rev. Daniel Smith, of Our Lady of the Angels church, died suddenly.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The 1.5-acre restaurant site is located at 8165 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., adjacent to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. It formerly housed a trailer for Homes by Towne. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Ranch gains first lakefront restaurant

Texas-based Black Walnut Cafe bought a site adjacent to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Braden River junior Lexie Phelps earned the win on the mound for the Pirates.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2016
Lexie Phelps tosses Pirates past Sailors

The Braden River softball team beat rival Sarasota 5-2 Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat 08.18.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer Mary Ann Robinson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2014
Happy day

In honor of Sarasota resident and philanthropist Mary Ann Robinson, the city of Sarasota proclaimed March 25 Mary Ann Robinson Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Principal clarinet Bharat Chandra was featured in the Brahms Trio. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 23, 2018
Romantic wonders end Sarasota Orchestra’s Chamber Music Series

Chamber Soirée 8, the final Sarasota orchestra chamber concert of the season, went out on the right note with Brahms’ Clarinet Trio.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Manatee County’s fertilizer ordinance bans the use of nitrogen- and phosphorous-containing fertilizers from June 1 through Sept. 30. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2014
Residents unclear on county's fertilizer ordinance

Sixty-five percent of 600 survey respondents did not know the dates for Manatee County's fertilizer ordinance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2011
Goodwill proposed for North Trail

A Goodwill Superstore is being proposed just 12 blocks from the site of a new Walmart supermarket that will be built next summer on Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I look at our clientele and truly believe they are the voices that no one hears," said Marla Doss, president and CEO for Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities. "It's up to us to be the voice of the disabled in the community."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2012
Familiar face takes top CHAC position

Marla Doss is named the president and CEO of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
Thunder by the Bay's first appearance in Lakewood Ranch  in 2017 also will be its last.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2017
Thunder by the Bay returns to Sarasota from Lakewood Ranch

The motorcycle festival will be held at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds in 2018.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large Seat 2: Laurie Kreindler

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A three-car accident occurred Wednesday at the intersection of Tara Boulevard and Drewrys Bluff in Bradenton. The Florida Highway Patrol did not provide an update on the multiple drivers and passengers involved.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 26, 2021
Three-car accident flips vehicle on Tara Boulevard

Van flips upside-down in east Bradenton three-car accident

  • East County
  • News
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