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  • By Greg Bortnichak |
  • August 8, 2012
Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This building along State Road 70, in front of the Earth Fare, will house Chipolte, Verizon and Starbucks in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
Tavistock's The Green red hot in Lakewood Ranch

Businesses line up to be part of Tavistock's The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Kurt Schultheis Sleepy Lagoon residents survey the area Jan. 17, after feeling the storms early that morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Tornado spares 'Lucky Longboat'

Tornadoes swept through Sarasota and Manatee counties, leaving Longboat on high alert but without major damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Blue Rooster and Darwin's on Fourth are bright spots in the Rosemary District, but gaps remain unfilled elsewhere in the neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 7, 2013
Optimism remains intact in Rosemary

The Rosemary District hasn't developed as quickly post-recession as some hoped it might, but the prevailing attitude throughout the area is that growth is inevitable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cindy and Mark Pentecost purchased the Stoneybrook Golf Club in late September.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2011
It Works Global moves to Manatee

It Works Global, owned by Heritage Harbour's Mark and Cindy Pentecost, will bring more than 90 jobs to the area over the next three years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2009
What would happen if a storm hit Longboat?

Longboat Key officials recently discussed the decisions that go into evacuating the island and how residents would get back to their homes if a major storm ever hit the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • March 14, 2012
Bridge Bites: No safe exit

This month's deals have been about finessing. In earlier weeks, we were trying to avoid them in favor of better alternatives. But, this week, we are actually going to take a finesse - eventually.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • June 29, 2011
Deal Us In: Pull a penalty double

It is not usually a good move to pull a penalty double made by your partner in a heated bidding contest. But, as you will see, this was one of those.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New owner Jon Whittemore reads a plaque dedicated to course designer Arnold Palmer at Legacy Golf Club of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2015
On course to a brighter future

New owners say personal attention will make the difference at Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy stands near one station of the 18-point test he hopes will lead to earlier cardiovascular-disease detection.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2013
Health symposium focuses on heart-disease prevention

With heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women, a new testing procedure might allow earlier detection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 11, 2013
"A Song Still Inside" is a must-see

"A Song Still Inside" is a must-see

  • Arts + Culture
Fire- fighter/paramedic Jose Rivera. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Town develops Ebola protocol

Longboat Key is thousands of miles away from the center of the Ebola outbreak - but the town's first responders are prepared, just in case.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Connor Baldwin

The Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association recently named Lakewood Ranch High School golfer Connor Baldwin as its 2011 Player of the Year. Baldwin, who began playing GTJGA events six years ago, will represent the GTJGA in the boys 16-18 division of the Florida Junior Team Championships Aug. 6-7.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2010
Residents launch watchdog group

The Manatee Coalition for Responsible Government seeks to ensure local government officials are representing their constituents.

  • East County
  • News
Horne unsheaths a custom sword he recently made. Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 21, 2017
Local karate master takes matters into his own hands

James Horne is a master of more than just martial arts. By hand-crafting his own weapons, he creates functional works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
Church of Hope's The Rev. Peter Young stands near where the future assisted-living facility will be constructed. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2014
Business, nonprofit partner for elderly care

Church of Hope and Omega Communities officials hope a venture for an assisted-living facility will be a model for similar arrangements around the United States.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2015
First Watch buys 114-­location chain

First Watch, a leading breakfast, brunch and lunch chain will now have more than 250 locations after buying The Egg & I.

  • East County
  • News
County commissioners have expressed a desire to move quickly toward an agreement with Mote to accommodate the aquarium project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2018
County approves terms of Mote land deal

Sarasota County staff and Mote Marine officials have agreed on the details of future lease agreement for a Nathan Benderson Park aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Farmers Market Manager Phil Pagano was partially inspired by “The Farmery,” a permanent market concept developed by a Durham, N.C. group. The model provides space for a grocery, a café and an area to grow crops. Courtesy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of June 4, 2015

Sarasota County pulled into Benderson lawsuit

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 25, 2015
Teen busted with six pounds of pot

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 18-year-old Michael Cramer with several drug offenses after a deputy caught him counting money in a shopping center parking lot Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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